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Mowers Plus is seeking government grants to support the purchase of an existing business and its inventory. The business has relied heavily on word-of-mouth promotion and aims to expand its reach through effective advertising. Plans include targeting municipalities, school districts, local businesses, and fleet operators to increase sales. Additionally, Mowers Plus intends to embrace emerging technologies, particularly in electric mowers and equipment, as it scales up operations and hires more employees.
The applicant describes a strong work ethic, rooted in his upbringing on a farm and years of experience in construction and project management. After being given the chance to work at Mowers Plus, he is eager to invest both time and money into ownership. The funding would significantly enhance his ability to grow the business, not only for himself but also for his 14-year-old son who shares a passion for hands-on work.
Mowers Plus faces competition from local businesses such as Sinclair Tractor, Miller Tractor, and Fast City, which sell comparable products. However, the applicant believes his commitment to customer service and his reputation for fixing problems others cannot resolve set Mowers Plus apart from its competitors. This dedication has cultivated a loyal customer base that seeks out their expertise for repairs.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: mowers plus
Location: wellman, IA, United States
Length of Operation: 11plus
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: $250k to $500k
Annual Gross Expense: $100k to $250k
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
Purchase of existing business and inventory
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Business Plan
The way the business is structured it is all word of mouth and been no advertisement so growth there with letting people know who we are and what we have . Get into the sales to municipalities ,schools districts, area businesses, and those having fleets of mowers. Also within the mower market is the new technology of electric mowers and equipment that will need to be embraced as the technology is refined. So another goal is to grow with adding more employees as business grows I have worked hard all my life , I grew up a farm kid and learned to work with my hands. I was responsible for milking the cows at age 14 and did this until I was 23 yrs. old when my Dad passed away and I wanted to do something else, but, I can clearly state that I will always miss the animals. I worked for 23 years construction and project management with my in laws and again it was time for something else. The owner of this business "Mowers Plus" gave me the opportunity to come and work at the business to see if I would really like it before purchasing . I would be investing a lot of our own money and time into this as well , but , a grant would help me beyond any and all description . Another big reason I want to own /grow the business is that I have a 14yr old son that also works well with his hands and i do this to provide a place he can do so.
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Self Identified Competition
Sinclair tractor in Kalona Iowa sells John Deere equipment and repair Miller Tractor also in Kalona sells mowers, generators , and equipment Fast City near Tiffin Iowa sells mowers and outdoor motorsport equipment What makes me different is that I do not give up easily and will fix something of someone whoever they are, as I have been already doing this . We do get numerous calls of someone who have taken there mower to a competitor and now want us to fix it right and also I hear that we are the place to go when something doesn't work
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