Highlanders Cards and Collectables | Application Preview
Highlanders Cards and Collectables is seeking government grants to enhance their mobile business, aimed at providing trading cards and collectibles to underserved communities. The funding will facilitate acquiring new products and finalizing shop improvements, including paint and signage.
The business strategy involves traveling to surrounding towns and participating in local events to expand their mobile presence. There is currently a notable lack of accessible places for residents of these areas to purchase trading cards and collectibles, presenting Highlanders Cards and Collectables with an opportunity to fill that gap while fostering community engagement through tournaments and events.
In terms of competition, Highlanders faces local establishments like gas stations and dollar stores, which typically offer limited and outdated inventory at inflated prices. In contrast, Highlanders plans to provide a wide selection of competitively priced merchandise. The setup includes dedicated tournament seating, making it well-suited to host both official and unofficial gaming tournaments for popular card games such as Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh. Overall, the mobile shop aims to bring joy and valuable opportunities to towns that lack such options.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 20238184471
Location: Walsenburg, CO, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
The funding would be used not only to receive more product but also to assist in finishing the shop such as paint and signs
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Business Plan
As a mobile business I plan to travel to nearby towns, take part in town events and work towards more mobile shops. In this area there are no nearby opportunities for children, young adults and adults to purchase trading cards or collectables. As a mobile shop not only would I bring those opportunities to these towns but also provide in building a stronger community with tournaments and events.
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Self Identified Competition
Loaf n jug gas station, dollar general, family dollar. My competitors sell very limited and out dated product, along with price hikes that make the product very expensive and difficult to acquire. I offer market value merchandise and a vast, varying amount of trading cards and collectable merchandise. Along with a built in tournament seating I am perfectly equipped to host both officially licensed and unofficial tournaments for games such as Pokémon and Yu-gi-oh. As a mobile store front I am able to bring joy and opportunities to many towns and communities who do not have those options.
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