Darraugh Butler & Associates, LLC | Application Preview
Darraugh Butler & Associates, LLC is seeking government grants totaling $100,000 to support startup costs and project-based consulting in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The proposed budget allocation includes:
- $45,000 for salary and startup costs
- $30,000 for independent contractors
- $10,000 for office-related expenses such as furniture and supplies
- $5,500 for travel and conferencing
- $5,000 for marketing and technology improvements
- $3,500 for certifications and professional memberships
- $1,000 for miscellaneous expenses
With over 30 years in supplier diversity and inclusion, the founder has a rich background, having established DEI programs at institutions like The Ohio State University and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The business model focuses on a customized consulting approach, using independent contractors as needed to enhance efficiency and profitability. The long-term vision includes developing scalable products from proven systems that won't require daily management, while also committing to reinvesting a portion of profits into business growth and personal development.
The funding is essential for fostering economic opportunities and addressing today's social issues through effective leadership in DEI. The founder's unique niche lies in consulting for large-scale capital improvement projects that require minority and small business inclusion, a field with limited competition from others, particularly among black female-owned businesses. A commitment to compassion and respect in work is emphasized as a core competitive advantage.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 862114147
Location: Conyers, GA, United States
Length of Operation: <1 year
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
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Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
$45,000 - salary & indirect start up costs $30,000 - independent contractors to support business on a project by project basis $10,000 -office-related expenses - desk top, furniture, office supplies & equipment, freight, postage & printing $5500 - travel & conferencing to attend business meetings, events, tradeshows, and other venues. $5000 - marketing & technology to maintain and update website, presentations, social media and branding $3500 - certifications, licenses and professional memberships & fees $1000 - miscellaneous expenses
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Business Plan
As you may be aware, the demand for persons to fill roles with diversity, equity, and inclusion functions has skyrocketed this year. I have over 30 years of experience in supplier diversity and inclusion background to include owning a consulting business. I began this career with passion in 1990 as the Minority Business Program Administrator for the Ohio State University with a former background in HR administration. Over the years I acquired experience in various industries including retail, manufacturing, finance, healthcare as well as in the city/state/county government sectors. I was the initial incumbent to start supplier diversity programs at The Ohio State University, Macy's Inc. (to include their 9 store divisions), and most recently at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. During my previous role as a consultant, I helped over 30 organizations to establish supplier diversity programs or enhance their processes. I am also a former President of the NMSDC - South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council and the WBENC - Ohio River Valley - Women's Business Council. I hold Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration with majors in Business Management and HR Management respectively. So I bring non-profit knowledge and experience to clients. When I worked as a consultant from 1998 - 2008 my business grew through industry knowledge, persistent hard work, superior performance, strategic partnerships, and word of mouth. Most importantly, because of my known passion to help small, minority, women, and disadvantaged businesses. During the first couple of years, I would work using the customized model approach to consulting. This is where I use a made-to-order approach specific to the needs of the client. Working solo as the primary lead and using independent contractors to augment needs per project instead of managing staff daily is time efficient and allows for a higher profit. margin. By the third year, I will have developed proven systems and processes that can be transformed into products, i.e., information products, surveys, training courses, programs, books that can be sold to clients. This approach is a proven method to scale your consulting business as your income isn’t directly related to your time spent billing. I can take my enhanced knowledge and create a valuable asset that can be sold and doesn’t require my day-to-day involvement to operate. Finally, I will reinvest 35% of my profit back into my business by integrating technology to automate as many components or service offerings as possible. This would include proposals, presentations, training, and reporting. I will reinvest 5% of my profit into personal growth & development. As a consultant, I partner with organizations to develop and lead processes to engage diverse firms in ways that promote business opportunities, job creation, workforce utilization, and sustainable economic outcomes. We are facing a period of time overrun with social, economic, and racial issues that require effective and strong leadership to affect positive change. I bring a reputation and proven track record of having worked with over 35 organizations during my tenure in this field, not only meeting but exceeding every goal for diversity & inclusion.
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Self Identified Competition
I am not aware of any competitors that do exactly what I do in this region. After studying the market, I have carved out a niche area for me wherein I will primarily focus on projects that could use a small and minority business inclusion consultant on large capital improvement or construction projects. There is no black female-owned business in this niche arena and I have almost ten years of direct experience and success performing this work. My passion for this line of work makes me different from other consultants in the general D&I space. I have learned how to excel at working with organizations' senior leadership, business leaders, and their respective operations to advance business strategies around economic inclusion and diverse procurement other general functions. I pride myself on being a strong thought leader and an influencer. I strive to work with purpose and compassion and always with respect. I believe in my work and the good that comes from it and I am never tired.
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