What's Up, Dallas! Magazine | Application Preview
What's Up, Dallas! Magazine is applying for government grants to enhance its business operations and online presence. The funds will be allocated for business purchases, website development, and monthly magazine printing. By October next year, the magazine anticipates featuring 480 businesses and launching an apparel line that will drive significant revenue.
The business plan emphasizes outreach to the community and small businesses, with intentions to build a strong social media presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, especially for the apparel division. The magazine aims to hire new employees to support its growth.
The publication stands out from competitors like D Magazine, Paper City, and Pan-African Connect by its dedication to promoting small businesses and fostering community connections. Rather than focusing solely on advertising, What's Up, Dallas! Magazine seeks to inspire and uplift local non-profits, artists, and restaurants, promoting a positive message with every business they feature.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 92-0543095
Location: Dallas, TX, 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: NO
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Funding Usage
All expenses will go straight to business purchases and website presence. We are expected to reach 480 businesses in our magazine by October of next year. The apparel line is expected to go online next month where most of the revenue will come from. The additional funds will be kept for printing of the issues every month and to help hire new employees.
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Business Plan
Our magazine plans to grow by constant outreach to the community and small businesses. We plan to have a strong social media presence in DFW and also in the apparel division. We are looking to employ workers and create a successful small business that brings a solid stream of income to the world. Our magazine is focused on the importance of small businesses and helping to connect the dots between one business and another. We bring a positive message with our magazine with every business we feature.
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Self Identified Competition
D Magazine Paper City Pan-African Connect We differ from the others because we are focused on all small businesses and bringing inspiration to the community as well as shed light to non-profits, restaurants, local artists, painters, etc. We are community centered, not just out for advertising. We have a positive purpose!
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