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Dukes Wines is seeking government grants to expand its operations significantly. The funding will enable the company to relocate to a larger warehouse that enhances the fermentation process, purchase additional equipment to boost production, and hire new team members to manage increased output.
The business has seen success with wine tastings, consistently selling out, indicating strong demand. To capitalize on this potential, Dukes Wines aims to increase the frequency of tastings, secure contracts with local restaurants and bars, and expand retail distribution. The company has identified potential clients eager to stock their wines. Strengthening the team is also a priority, as more personnel will be needed to maintain efficiency during mass production. In addition to production and staffing, Dukes Wines plans to grow in areas such as marketing, customer service, and human resources.
The application highlights the uniqueness of Dukes Wines, which is based on a proprietary family recipe that sets it apart from competitors. The business has achieved a 98% profit rate from recent sales, and the owner emphasizes that expanding production could significantly increase profit margins. Currently, the owner self-funds the venture while juggling a full-time job, which limits growth. The grant would allow for scaling the business, creating jobs, and offering a return on investment, alongside incentives such as lifetime access to Dukes Wine for supporters.
In terms of competition, Dukes Wines operates as a small family-run winery with minimal local competition, aside from one nearby winery focused on traditional grape fermentation. The company’s competitive edge lies in its specialty: organic berry wines made from seasonal fruits, using a unique fermentation process. Unlike typical wineries, which often produce lower-alcohol wines, Dukes Wines offers higher-alcohol options (11% - 16% volume) that aim to provide a more effective drinking experience. The application can be summed up as a heartfelt appeal to invest in a business rooted in family legacy and innovation in the wine industry.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 82-3049380
Location: Moreno Valley, CA, United States
Length of Operation: 3
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Funding will be using expand the business. Relocate to bigger warehouse, where fermentation flourish. Purchase more equipment to produce more product to meet the demand of the customers. Hiring new team members to handle mass productions.
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Business Plan
Every wine tasting we sell out, which means our product is like no other. To grow my business I simply need to produce more product. More specifically, having more wine tastings a year, landing potential contracts with restaurants, local bars, and getting products into stores. I already have potential clients who would love to have my wine in their establishment. In other areas of growth, strengthening my team is vital to my companies growth. With more equipment and product being produce, the increase in personnel to handle the load can increase my chances in quick turnaround in mass productions. Not to mention, marketing, social media, customer service, human resource department, etc are all areas in which I plan to grow. I started this business based off my grandfather's receipt and family legacy, which means no one has this formula on the market and makes us unique. Secondly, based off the recent sells and prior wine tastings, I have had a 98% profit rate on the product. Just imagine the profit margins if more product was available throughout the year for customers. The reason for my company being so small is due to the fact I have been using my own money to fund my business, which working a regular 9 to 5 using extra funds can only take me so far. I have long-term visuals for my company. I plan to create jobs not just for my family, but also for outsiders who have specific talents in the wine business, as well as make everyone a lot of money. I only need the assets, and watch me turn your investment into gold. Anyone who decides to get on board with me will not only get a return on there investment, but you will have a lifetime supply of Dukes Wine. Come be apart of the Dukes family, where you get live music and some good wine! Now that"s "Something you can toast to"!
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Self Identified Competition
In Southern California, wineries are competing on a major corporate level, whereas, my business a small family owned business where competition is minimum. There is only one Mom and Pop winery about a quarter mile from my location who specializes in tradition wine grape fermentation. As I mentioned before my competitors specialize in tradition wine grape fermentation (Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Merlot, etc.). My business sits alone on the market, due to the fact that I specialize in organic Berry Wines ( Strawberry, Blueberry, Apple, Plum, Apricot). Pretty much any fruit that is in season is picked and fermented using my grandfathers receipt. The only major winery who does this type of fermentation is "Stella Rosa" between 8% -10% per volume alcohol. My wine is fermented with organic fruit with the alcohol raging to 11% - 16%. We don't believe in drinking an entire bottle of wine to feel buzzed, how about one glass should do the trick.
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