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StrutBoutiquebyCarra is seeking government grant funding to enhance its business operations. The proposed funding will be allocated towards inventory, in-store equipment, and renovations to create a more professional atmosphere. Additionally, the grant will support marketing initiatives and participation in trade shows. A key initiative is to increase inventory to the point where the business can donate $1 for every shoe sold to the breast cancer foundation.
The business plan outlines a growth strategy over the next five years, which includes adding a second store in another state. The owner plans to travel to pop-up shops and trade shows to broaden outreach and offer wholesale options, ensuring that the inventory meets diverse women's preferences.
The application argues for funding approval by highlighting the established nature of the business and its capacity to generate revenue. StrutBoutiquebyCarra has demonstrated steady improvement and expansion.
In terms of competition, the business is up against well-known online retailers such as Shoe Dazzle, Just Fab, and MissLola, all of which are more established. However, StrutBoutiquebyCarra’s competitive edge lies in its personalized customer experience. The owner builds relationships with customers through handwritten notes with orders, friendly local pick-up experiences, complimentary wine, and promotional logo t-shirts for larger purchases. Additionally, the business offers a layaway service to help customers afford their desired items over time.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 107810334
Location: Rock Hill, SC, United States
Length of Operation: 2 years
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Yes the funding with be used for inventory, instore equipment and renovations for a more professional look. Funding will be used for marketing and trade shows. I'm very interested in building and expanding enough inventory to be able to give 1$ for each shoe sold to the breast cancer foundation.
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Business Plan
In the next 5 years my business will grow by implementing more inventory and adding an additional store in another state. I will be traveling more to different pop shops and trade shows to reach out to more people and providing wholesale options. My inventory will be able to cater to all women and their preference. they should invest in me because I am already established and have proven that my company Is able to provide capital. I have a steady company that is improving and expanding everyday.
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Self Identified Competition
shoe Dazzle - they are an Multi million dollar online shoe company! just fab - they are an online shoe store that's sister stores to shoe dazzle! misslola- they are an established online shoe company for women. my business is completely different I provide an more personal touch to customers rather than solely online never being able to meet the owner. I create a personal relation ship with customer from the online order by providing an hand written note from the owner to show personal appreciation for shipping orders, to pick up locally at the retail store being greeted with a smile and complimentary wine along with free logo t shirts on certain orders over a certain amount. I provide a layaway service that help customer to afford items over a 2 week period of time.
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