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Paws and Go 872387087 | Government Grant Application

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Paws and Go is applying for government grants to enhance its salon and replace outdated equipment. The business aims to grow by hiring at least three additional groomers and offering dog daycare and training services. The owner, a young LGBTQ+ and Latinx entrepreneur, emphasizes the current shortage of groomers in the U.S. and is committed to training newcomers to help address this gap.

In terms of competition, the main rivals include corporate salons like PetSmart, which provide standardized services without a personal touch, and some smaller shops that often lack professional training and can become overbooked. Paws and Go's competitive advantage lies in its status as a certified grooming facility, with the owner being one of the few certified groomers in the area. The business prides itself on building personal relationships with clients and delivering high-quality grooming services tailored to each dog.

  • General Information

    Business Registration Number: 872387087

    Location: Las Cruces, NM, United States

    Length of Operation: 1

    Number of Employees:

    Annual Gross Income:

    Annual Gross Expense:

    Open to Loans: YES

  • Funding Usage

    To help maintain the salon and upgrade failing equipment.

  • Business Plan

    I plan to expand to my business with at least 3 more groomers, as well as expanding to provide dog daycare and training. I am a young entrepreneur who identifies as LGBTQ+ and Latinx. The United States is currently facing a dog groomer shortage and I want to bring in new people and train them to assist in filling the void.

  • Self Identified Competition

    My top competitors are corporate salons, like PetSmart, and a few Mom and Pop shops. Corporate stores are by the books, and do not deviate or provide a personalized service. Mom and Pop shops are not professionally trained and often are overbooked. I am a certified groomer, one of 5 in my area. As well as this, because I am a small business I have personal connections with all of my clients. I provide high quality grooms with a personal touch to each pup.

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