Firefly Moto | Application Preview
Firefly Moto is seeking government grant funding to invest in essential tools and resources, including hazardous fluid barrels, tire-changing machines, extra work tables, work truck build, legal document creation, specialty tools, website development, and improved storage solutions.
The business plans to relocate to a standalone commercial facility, enhancing customer and work storage areas, and expanding its reach to surrounding counties. This growth strategy includes specialized training, brand promotion through events and sponsorships, and hiring skilled employees. Additionally, Firefly Moto aims to acquire equipment and licenses to operate as a vehicle inspection station.
The applicant believes this funding is warranted due to the uniqueness of the business, which serves as a community garage that stands out in the local market. The owner has a deep passion for motorcycles, honed over 20 years, and brings a strong determination shaped by their experiences as a medically retired, disabled veteran. This background contributes to their meticulous nature, aimed at ensuring the success of the enterprise.
While competition includes several small motorcycle shops, Firefly Moto distinguishes itself through its combination of services: a subscription-based community garage, service center, transportation, and salvage operation. The business is driven by a mission to support the local riding community through attentive service, events, and training opportunities, fostering a family-like relationship with customers. This grassroots approach has propelled growth, relying largely on word-of-mouth and customer referrals.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: TBD
Location: Hope Mills, NC, United States
Length of Operation: 3 months
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Tools hazardous fluids barrel tire changing and balancing machines. extra work tables, work truck build, legal document creation specialty tools website creation storage and organization
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Business Plan
I plan to move the business to a stand alone commercial facility along with that expanding customer and work storage areas. Go through specialized training courses. Expand customer base to include surrounding counties and enhance brand exposure through events and sponsorship opportunities. Add employees with specialized skills and get equipment and licenses to become a vehicle inspection station. I offer a unique business that caters to the market in the local area. A facet of my business is as a community garage, something that is unique to the local area and beyond. I have been obsessed with motorcycles for 20 years, this gives me a drive that others may not have with starting a business. I am a medically retired, disabled veteran who served in both combat and finance jobs. This gives me a determination and eye for detail that ensures success for my business
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Self Identified Competition
There are several small motorcycle shops in the area but my combination of subscription based community garage, service center, transportation, and salvage operation makes Firefly Moto truly a unique business. I am not just in this business to make money. I am in it to take care of people. To grow and build the local riding community through service, events, and training. Customers become family, most of my advertising and customers have come from my other customers. It started as a grass roots business and is rapidly growing because I am earnest and honest in everything that I do.
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