DENNIS HOMESTEAD LLC | Application Preview
DENNIS HOMESTEAD LLC is seeking government grants to consolidate debt, which has arisen from initial investments and unexpected losses. The owner has relied on paid-off loans and credit cards to keep the business afloat and is looking for funds to ease financial pressure while stabilizing operations.
The business plan includes a multi-faceted marketing strategy. This will involve establishing a web presence, advertising in local newspapers, and hosting a farm event in collaboration with a local television station. Participation as a vendor at community events will also help increase visibility and allow for distribution of business cards. When the farm's llamas and alpacas start producing, marketing efforts will extend to breeder shows and websites.
The owner emphasizes a commitment to fulfilling financial obligations and is proactive about improving skills through seminars and local business resources. This dedication is highlighted as a reason to support this funding request.
In terms of competition, DENNIS HOMESTEAD LLC faces established entities like Rockin A Ranch, Lazy 5 Ranch, and 2 by 2 A Zoo To You, which operate larger scale events. However, the business differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on hands-on experiences and educational offerings, particularly in therapy work. Collaboration with local 4-H groups and schools, along with the goal of having certified therapy animals, positions the business as a valuable community resource focused on building lasting connections.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 88-3781653
Location: NORWOOD, NC, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
THE BUSINESS STARTED ESSENTIALLY BY MY HANDS AND MONEY, WITH ALL THE CURRENT STOCK PURCHASES AND THEN UNEXPECTED LOSSES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. I WAS FORCED TO UTILIZE RECENTLY PAID OFF LOANS AND CARDS TO RECOVER AND CONTINUE OPERATING. THIS REQUEST WOULD BE A DEBIT CONSOLIDATION TO MAKE IT WHERE I CAN OPERATE WHILE BREATHING EASIER AS I CONTINUE TO GET BACK ON MY FEET.
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Business Plan
I PLAN TO ADVERTISE WITH AN ACTUAL WEB DOMAIN, LOCAL NEWSPAPERS, AND EVEN HOST A FARM EVENT WITH A LOCAL TV ENITIY. I AM ALSO REQUESTING TO BE A "VENDOR" AT EVENTS TO GATHER MORE PUBLICITY AND HAND OUT MY BUSINESS CARDS THROUGH PUBLIC INTERACTIONS. WHEN MY LLAMAS AND ALPACAS BEGIN PRODUCING I WILL ALSO BE LISTING STOCK AVAILABLE ON BREEDER SHOWS/WEBSITES. I ALWAYS PAY MY DEBTS, I DO ANY AND EVERYTHING I CAN TO SEE TO IT I AM PERFORMING AT THE BEST OF MY ABILITIES TO PROVIDE. THIS INCLUDES ATTENDING SEMINARS, TEACHINGS, AND SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER INFORMATIVES. I AM ALWAYS OPEN TO KNOWLEDGE AND KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
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Self Identified Competition
ROCKIN A RANCH LOCATED IN MIDLAND DOES LARGE SCALE EVENTS AND TRAVELS OUT OF STATE FOR FAIRS. THEY DID AT ONE POINT OFFER ON SITE "PETTING ZOO" AND PONY PARTY EVENTS. LAZY 5 RANCH IN MOORESVILLE IS A DRIVE THROUGH ONLY FACILITY 2 BY 2 A ZOO TO YOU IS IN UNION COUNTY AND OPERATES OUT OF WHY NOT AN AMERICAN ARK. DENNIS HOMESTEAD LLC IS A SMALL, VERY HANDS ON, AND EDUCATIONAL ENTITY WITH A STRONG FOCUS IN THERAPY WORK. I WORK CLOSELY WITH LOCAL 4H GROUPS/EVENTS AND SCHOOLS. I ALSO HAVE TWO ANIMAL EMBASSADORS ON MY FARM THAT ARE IN THE BEGINNING STAGES OF BECOMING LICENSED THERAPY ANIMALS. DENNIS HOMESTEAD LLC IS ABOUT FORMING LASTING CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
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