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Guided By Fireflys, LLC is seeking government grants to expand its operations and enhance its service offerings. The funds will be used to acquire essential equipment and supplies, including updated computer systems and packaging technology, as well as transportation for faster shipping and potential manufacturing space expansion.
As a solo entrepreneur, Guided By Fireflys intends to evolve from an Etsy-based shop into a self-sustainable business that fully manages its online presence. The plan includes moving from a home studio to a physical workshop with proper facilities to boost production efficiency. As sales grow, the business aims to outsource some production to high-quality manufacturers, invest in premium raw materials sourced locally, increase targeted marketing efforts, and broaden its product range to include other retail items.
The justification for funding lies in the unique offerings of Guided By Fireflys, which creates a comprehensive shopping experience catering to an underserved demographic. The business faces minimal competition in its niche and is positioned for sustainable growth. Owner Kyrstin Hammarquist brings valuable experience in retail management and business development, ensuring the business is in capable hands. Investing in this Kentucky-based business not only supports local economic growth but also the company's commitment to reinvesting in the community and donating to charitable causes.
Compared to competitors like Killstar, Hot Topic, and Blackcraftcult, Guided By Fireflys differentiates itself by providing year-round high-quality gothic and witch-inspired decor, herbal plant starts, cottagecore crafting supplies, divination accessories, and custom clothing, making it a one-stop shop for diverse customer needs outside the mainstream.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 0173486569
Location: Paducah, KY, 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
Upon receipt of funds, Guided by Fireflys, LLC will focus on the expansion of services by purchasing new equipment and stock- including updated computer systems, packaging technology, and base supplies. Additionally funds would be allocated to the aquirement of transportation allowing for faster shipping speeds and a potential expansion of manufacturing space.
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Business Plan
As a small one employee business, Guided By Fireflys plans on growing from an Etsy based shop into a 100% self sustainable business that fully controls its online traffic and presense. Additionally production would like to grow in space from an out of home studio to a brick and mortar workshop fully equipped with proper ventilation and utilities allowing for faster production times. With increased sales, Guided By Fireflys LLC intends to outsource some production to factory grade high quality production, invest in higher quality raw materials with a focus on purchasing locally to support community, increase marketing with targeted ads, and intends to carry other company retail products. Guided By Fireflys, LLC offers something original, more than a metaphysical store but rather a shop that creates a one stop shop that caters to a unique and overlooked consumer. Given little competition in this niche, investment allows for real time growth that has a higher chance of long term success. Owner Kyrstin Hammarquist has opened this shop with experience behind her including retail store management, accounting, business developement, and has her Associates with a focus on business management allowing piece of mind that the business is in capable hands. With your investment, youre not only contributing to a Kentucky Business, but one that hopes to reinvest future income back into the local communites and to donate funds to charities.
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Self Identified Competition
Killstar, Hot Topic, and Blackcraftcult Rather than focusing on solely fashion, the metaphysical, and the gothic community, Guided by Fireflys LLC hopes to fill the niche of all those that fall outside of the mainstream norm. There is no other company that offers high quality gothic and witchy decor all year- not just on Halloween, that also offers popular herbalist plant starts for the natural lovers, cottagecore crafting supplies, divination accessories, custom gothic and fantasy clothing, and so much more. This company has an opportunity to cater to a wide market that often cannot find their needs, especially not in a single shop.
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