SEVENTH GENERATION SOLUTIONS | Application Preview
Seventh Generation Solutions is seeking government grants to address debt, hire 2-3 part-time employees, expand the business, support ocean conservation efforts, and acquire materials for current inventory needs.
The business has rapidly acquired 10,000 customers within 11 months and has successfully placed products in every Whole Foods in Florida as well as 50 additional retail locations. Their strategy includes creating innovative products that contribute to environmental efforts, with plans to leverage social media to showcase conservation work and educate a broader audience. They aim to offer a range of eco-friendly products that combine luxury with affordability, fostering community engagement in ocean restoration.
Mason Silvia, the 25-year-old founder who started the business at 19, emphasizes the personal stakes involved, stating that the grant would not only preserve the business but also enable him to create job opportunities for others. He has committed all his resources to the enterprise, drawing minimal personal income, and expresses a strong desire to make a positive impact beyond mere sales and profits.
The business stands out in the marketplace as the sole provider of shark tooth candles, with trademarks on its products. Although they face some indirect competition from brands like 4Ocean, their unique offerings and rapid growth—consistently generating $30,000 to $50,000 each month—highlight a promising potential for scaling up. Mason's dedication and the brand's innovative approach position them uniquely as leaders in their niche.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 830690250
Location: delray beach, FL, United States
Length of Operation: 3.5
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
To pay off debts, provide new jobs (looking to fill 2-3 part time positions), grow the business, ocean conservation, get needed materials to fulfill current inventory.
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Business Plan
We have acquired 10,000 customers in a 11 month period. We have got our business into every whole foods in florida, and 50 other retail locations. Our plan is to create new and unique products that give back to our ocean environments. We plan on growing by using social media to film our work in the conservation area and build a team of leaders to spread knowledge across the country and world. We want to have a family of ecofriendly products that not only have a luxury feel but are affordable for all and help people get involved in building back our ocean ecosystems. I am 25 years old. I started this business at 19 years old. I have put everything into this business. It is all I have.. If I were to receive this grant not only would it save my business, but it would give me the chance to change lives and give opportunity to others that may not have that chance otherwise. I take zero money from my business, i only use what I need to survive. I have huge plans for this business and bigger dreams than just a product and sales focused mindset. I will do anything it takes to make these dreams come true and to potentially have the opportunity to get funding would be a life saver. www.MayaBleu.com check out what we do. We have trademarks on pretty much everything, we have over 10,000 customers we acquired in under 12 months, 100+ retail locations, including every wholefoods in Florida. We did all of this with just me and one other employee. We work non stop everyday. Hitting consistent $30,000 to $50,000 months, we believe we can get to 100k months and scale from there, this is our life and passion I hope who ever reads this can understand the situation I am in. Thank you , Mason Silvia
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Self Identified Competition
We have no competitors we are the only brand selling shark tooth candles, we have the trademark on this product. but some brands that are doing our mission: 4Ocean We are the only brand selling our type of product. Being the only one, is great, we own the online space, if you google "shark tooth candle" you will be saturated with MAYA BLEU. Not only that but we consistently keep being creative and innovative always adapting to social changes and technology changes.
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