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Alex's grant application outlines plans for expanding a plumbing business by acquiring funds to invest in reliable vehicles, hire licensed plumbers and apprentice helpers, and secure a dedicated commercial building. The goal is to enhance operations beyond a home-based setup, aiming for a fleet of 4 to 5 trucks and a commercial crew to serve both existing and new clients.
The business, established in 2007 with minimal resources, seeks funding to transition from merely surviving to profiting within the next five years. Alex emphasizes the long-term commitment of the team, despite changes in the business name.
In terms of competition, the application mentions established firms like Mr. Plumber, Rex King of Plumbing, and Best Plumbing. Alex believes that access to funding has given these competitors a significant advantage in growth, including their own dedicated facilities and larger workforces. Receiving a government grant is seen as essential for leveling the playing field and supporting the business's evolution.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 453736500
Location: Mont Belvieu, TX, United States
Length of Operation: 14
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Newer and more dependable vehicles, Hire employees to make some job opportunities. only licensed plumbers and Apprentice helpers. we would like to be able to have a building for the business that is not associated with home. Grow our client base we have our old cliental and also our new ones.
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Business Plan
To have a building for the business other than home. To have 4-5 trucks doing services and a commercial crew. We have the work just not all the things we need to go big so within five years the business will be making a profit instead of breaking even or owing taxes. As I have said above that we started in 2007 with 3,500 and a beat up old suburban and we made into a long term business. Although we have switched names it has still been the same people involved. We just need a little help to evolve in every aspect.
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Self Identified Competition
Mr. Plumber Rex King of Plumbing Best Plumbing our competitors had funding from the start which has helped them to grow in every way, they have a building separate for the business they have 4-8 trucks and they have several employees. One of them has just received a grant.
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