I Got You Travel | Application Preview
I Got You Travel is seeking government grant funding to continue advertising efforts aimed at becoming the leading travel agency in Utah County. Currently facing a cash flow challenge due to delayed commissions from clients' vacations, the business plans to utilize the funds for a renewed advertising strategy, which may include digital ads and potentially a billboard. Additionally, hiring a marketing manager is being considered to enhance visibility.
The business aims to transition to a full-time operation and establish itself as an LLC, potentially employing staff in the future. The owner, who has been part of a Business Networking International (BNI) group, emphasizes a dedication to helping clients afford their vacations and requires monetary support to realize this vision.
The owner expresses a strong commitment to their entrepreneurial journey, having left a long-term corporate job to focus on travel. They believe their passion and resilience will drive success in this venture.
Despite competition from online travel agencies, the business asserts its ability to offer competitive pricing through partnerships with over 133 vendors. The agency's competitive edge lies in providing personal value, as they do not charge booking fees and often offer wholesale pricing, making the travel planning experience stress-free for clients who prefer not to handle the logistics themselves.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 13120633
Location: Orem, UT, 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
I plan to continue my ads since my capital has ran out. I want to be number one in Utah County and get busy. As a Travel Agent I don't get my commission until 60 to 90 days after they come back from vacation. I can earn instant commissions but need people. I would love to get those through constant ads and also maybe a billboard. Maybe have a marketing manager
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Business Plan
I plan to be busy and constant to make this a full time income. I am currently in a BNI group and here to help the people afford their vacations. I just need help with capital. I would love to become my own LLC and have employees. If you believe in seeing 11:11 like I do, you know I am dedicated and not going to stop at my business dreams. I have been wanting to do my own business since I was 14 and it isn't going to stop here with Travel. I plan to do other things that I can manage on my ow. Since October I finally was able to quick my corporate job of 7 years and do this. I am strong and only thinking positive that this is going to succussed and ready for what is to come.
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Self Identified Competition
Online travel, not to worry thought. I can match or beat any price. I have over 133 vendors I work with and its pretty easy to beat the price so people want to book with me. I add value to my job. As a travel agent I can get benefits or more incentives to locations or venders then they can find them selves. I do not charge fees and only pay what the resort cost is. Sometimes wholesale. I never market up and make it stress free to people that don't want to book it themselves.
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