DOU DOU | Application Preview
DOU DOU is seeking government grant funding for various aspects of their business, including marketing, convention fees, website maintenance, fabric purchases, sewing machine upkeep, hiring a seamstress, and packaging and shipping costs. The company aims to double its sales while maintaining a strong commitment to social responsibility, highlighted by their donation of over 500 blankets to shelter dogs in 2020. They are now exploring partnerships with organizations that support victims of domestic abuse and exploited children, offering to provide warm blankets and baby clothing.
The proposal argues that DOU DOU's quality products, coupled with their charitable initiatives, make them a worthy investment. They minimize waste by repurposing fabric scraps in their blanket production.
In terms of competition, they face challenges from online blanket retailers like Minky Mill and Bears and Blake. However, DOU DOU’s competitive advantage lies in their use of premium materials, such as 100% organic cotton linings, their stylish and modern designs, and customizable options. They are also establishing a mobile space to engage with customers at events like baby showers and offering an interactive experience in their workshop, where customers can see and feel the fabrics. Their commitment to community service further distinguishes them from competitors.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 85-3360937
Location: Canyon Lake, CA, United States
Length of Operation: 6 months
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
Marketing and advertisement. Convention fees. Keeping website functional and running. Purchase of fabric. Minke fabric ranges from $15-$20 per yard. Sewing machine maintenance. To hire a seamstress. Packaging and shipping.
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Business Plan
Our vision of the company it’s to Double it’s sales. I am a firm believer in paying it forward. I currently donate blankets to shelter dogs. In the year 2020, I donated over 500 blankets for rescue and shelter dogs. We are currently researching organizations such as victims of domestic and exploited children. We can provide warm blankets for them as well as baby clothing. The investor should invest in the Dou Dou because the quality of our product as well as donating to organizations that can use our products. We even make blankets out of scraps so the waste is minimal.
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Self Identified Competition
Minky Mill- online blanket sales. Bears and Blake- Online blanket store We are different from other competitors because the quality and variety of blankets that we offer most of our blankets are lined with 100% organic cotton which makes them more durable. Our blankets are edgy modern and couture. We offer various sizes as well as custom orders. We are incorporating a mobile space to participate in baby showers, as well as creating custom blankets for parents to be. We have created a boutique look at our work facility. We have premade blankets as well as raw fabrics that the buyer can coordinate. That way they can see and touch that fabric and be part of the experience. We are different in the fact that we’re very passionate about giving back to the community.
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