Pete & Freddy's Pages Aplenty | Application Preview
Pete & Freddy's Pages Aplenty is seeking government grants to support their small bookstore run solely by the two sisters who own it. After 12 years of hard work without taking paychecks, they aim to secure funding that would allow them to earn minimal salaries for approximately five months.
Their business plan includes creating a website to boost sales, outreach to nearby towns, and hosting more community events and specials. The sisters emphasize their commitment to community engagement and their passion for promoting reading as a vital part of human experience.
They acknowledge significant competition from larger retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble but highlight their unique edge: a warm, welcoming shop atmosphere where customers feel valued and supported. By securing funding, they hope to continue their journey nurturing a love for books and strengthen their connection with the community.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 0137079133
Location: Mentone, IN, United States
Length of Operation: 12
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
My sister and I own this shop. We are its only employees. We have never taken a paycheck and put everything back into the shop to keep it operating. After 12 years of business we would love to have the availability of funds to receive small paychecks and get our shop to new heights. The small amount would be enough for about 5 months minimal salary for each of us.
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Business Plan
Building a website to generate more sales, reaching more people in our neighboring towns, and more community events/specials. We are women led, community minded, and have worked hard for to reach people with our passion, books. Reading is an essential part of humanity. It teaches us so much about the world and those around us. We need help to keep going and this would go a long way in helping us continue the dream we started we were only 19 and 21.
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Self Identified Competition
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online retailers The atmosphere of our shop is positive, inviting, and we go the extra mile for our customers. We want them to walk out feeling like friends.
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