DAP Books Twin Falls | Application Preview
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 5225941
Location: Kimberly, ID, 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: YES
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Funding Usage
To pay the back rent and current rent for the space. Once caught up I believe I will be able to stay current
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Business Plan
As one of the only bookstores in my area, and only 1 of 2 that are local, I plan to create an atmosphere for the community by not only providing books but by providing opportunities such as book clubs, writing classes, tutoring, homeschooling classes, and art classes. I am also the only bookstore in my area that features local authors and I intend to grow that market which helps both my business and the authors. I plan to have an outreach program as well where I have a mobile store that I can take to those that cannot come in to a store such as shut ins, immunocompromised individuals, and the elderly. I have a growing kids area and intend to offer a place for kids to hangout as well as implement an afterschool program for kids that need somewhere to go until parents get home. If I were to receive the funding, you’d be helping a small business have a chance to succeed. I am a mom of 4 and I’ve dreamt of owning a bookstore since I was a little girl. Bookstores and books in general are fundamental to learning and growth and we are seeing less and less of that. I want to provide a piece of what is missing in my community and I am working diligently to achieve a sustainable future but as a brand new business it’s tough in this market. I am confident that if I had just a bit more time the store would be able to stand on its own two feet.
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Self Identified Competition
In my area we have Barnes and Noble and a place called The Paperback Bookworm. Barnes and Noble is a large retail chain. The Paperback Bookworm is a used paperback bookstore that trades books. I am one of only 2 local bookstores of the 3 in this area. I offer classes and events that The Paperback Bookworm does not and Barnes and Noble has events occasionally. Both of my competitors are designed for you to shop and leave while my store is built around the experience. It is designed for you to stay and make friends. I also want to know my customers. I try to make it as warm and inviting as possible with the idea of how I would want the ultimate bookstore experience to be.
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