Fishdog Signs | Application Preview
Fishdog Signs is applying for government grants to enhance their sign-making business by purchasing essential equipment, including a plotter, engraver, and shear. The funding would allow for increased efficiency and safety in production, ultimately accelerating business growth.
The company aims to use the grant to modernize its equipment and invest in advertising and marketing strategies. This includes plans for developing a website and establishing a storefront, with a mission to provide high-quality products at affordable prices.
The owner, reflecting on their background as an underdog and dedicated father, emphasizes their commitment to building a successful business in a rural community. They express a strong desire to leave a legacy for their children and contribute to the local area, aspiring to inspire youth and serve as a positive example.
Currently, Fishdog Signs holds a unique position as the only sign shop in Bayfield, Colorado, with limited competition from a nearby establishment in Durango. The owner highlights their hands-on approach to every aspect of the business, from design to production, and takes pride in offering unique, creative products. Future goals include expanding the business, creating job opportunities, and possibly offering educational programs in local schools to inspire creativity.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 882907591
Location: Bayfield, CO, 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
My goal is to purchase equipment to produce more signs efficiently and cost effect I would use the grant money to purchase a plotter, engraver a shear. These would not only help me build my business faster it could improve efficiency and safety!
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Business Plan
With grant money I could purchase better and up to date equipment, I plan on doing more advertising and marketing. My goal is to have a website and a store front location. The goal is to offer high quality products at affordable pricing. I believe I am a good candidate for grant money because growing up as an underdog I know what it takes to want something and have to work for it. I am a dedicated father and business owner who is struggling to make a successful business in a very small and rural community. Being of Mexican decent and growing up on the wrong side of the tracks has taught me a lot about life. I want to leave a legacy for my children and put a stamp on my community. My goal is to be able to give back to our small town, make my business not only a success but an example of making your dream a goal. It would be an honor to inspire the youth and give back, while making a business one day my sons could run. This is the only sign shop in the area and with the financial help I know I can succeed.
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Self Identified Competition
I am the only sign shop in Bayfield Co. 20 miles away from me in Durango Colorado there is a Fast Signs. I am different from all others because I am the only one that is running my business (so far.) I do everything from start to finish. Design, create, innovate, build and make. I pride myself with creativity and one of a kind products. I take pride in everything I do and everything that goes out of my shop I take pride in. I would like to expand and create opportunities for employees and possibly go into the public school districts and teach classes and inspire creativity!
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