Pookie Wear | Application Preview
Pookie Wear is seeking government grants to support its daily operations and facilitate product orders, which typically cost between $15,000 and $25,000 per round. The funding would enable the purchase of additional inventory and increase marketing efforts to boost brand awareness.
The business aims to expand its Facebook group membership from 10,000 to 60,000 members to foster closer customer relationships. Pookie Wear also plans to collaborate with new artists for unique designs and intends to list products on various marketplaces, including Pattern, Amazon Handmade, and Pinterest, to reach wider audiences. The long-term vision includes establishing a warehouse and acquiring printing machines, which would enhance production efficiency by eliminating third-party manufacturers, resulting in quicker shipping, higher profits, and greater control over the production process.
The application highlights the owner's extensive experience in the industry and the need for investor support to advance the business. Pookie Wear identifies its competition as Kammie Lou Fabrics, Miss Mac Fabrics, and Little Lovelies. The company's competitive advantage lies in its faster production times, which range from 4 to 10 weeks compared to the 14 to 20 weeks typical of competitors, along with a broader range of design options and readily available inventory that significantly boosts sales.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 595-17-3111
Location: San Antonio, TX, United States
Length of Operation: 7
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Funds will be used for daily operations amongst many other things. Placing orders for our product can range from 15k-25k per "round" and the grant/loan would give the company the funds to cover this expense, plus allow the company to purchase more on hand product. More promotional and marketing dollars can be used to grow and bring more awareness.
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Business Plan
I would like to grow the Facebook group from 10k members to 60K members. This is very important because the Facebook group give us a closer relationship with the customer. Also I would like to work with new artists to help create more unique designs. Eventually the company will be on different marketplaces such as Pattern, Amazon Handmade and Pinterest therefore expanding our product to different audiences. The ultimate goal is to have my own warehouse and printing machines to create product. This will increase production exponentially because the manufacturer will be cut out of the picture which means faster shipping time, more profit, more control. I did not start this company yesterday. I have grown so much throughout the years without any help but eventually to take the next step you need to try different things. I have the knowledge and experience to continue to grow. With the help of an investor I will be able to reach the the next steps for my business to grow further.
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Self Identified Competition
Kammie Lou Fabrics Miss Mac Fabrics Little Lovelies Two words. Production time . While other companies take 14-20 weeks for production time, we take 4-10 weeks. Also the amount of options we have for designs is much greater than our competitors. Having on hand product also makes a big difference in sales.
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