Lox lawn and landscaping | Application Preview
Lox Lawn and Landscaping is seeking government grants to support its growth and operations. The funds will be allocated for advertising, as well as purchasing a truck and trailer to improve the efficiency of transporting mowers and equipment. The business plan outlines a strategy to expand by hiring a four-man crew over the next two seasons, with the aim of generating enough revenue to acquire a second truck and establish two crews on the road by the end of five years. Future plans also include adding specialists, such as concrete workers, masons, landscape designers, and chemical sprayers.
The owner emphasizes the limited competition in Jeannette, a small town with few landscaping services that focus specifically on mowing. Despite a successful first season, the business struggles to manage an increasing workload due to inadequate equipment and funding. The owner has deep roots in the community and aims to inspire other underrepresented entrepreneurs by demonstrating that success is attainable with dedication and collaboration.
In terms of competition, the business faces established companies like Barbish Landscaping, Little Mikes Landscaping, and Nickels Landscape Supply. However, Lox Lawn and Landscaping prides itself on its passion for the craft and its commitment to making a positive impact in the community, which differentiates it from larger firms that may lack a personalized approach.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: IC221012202263-1
Location: Jeannette, PA, 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
Plan on using the funds to advertise, purchase a truck and trailer to efficiently transport mowers and landscaping equipment
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Business Plan
The plan is to use the additional funding for advertising and equipment. The plan is to hire on at least a 4 man crew in the next two seasons to help generate enough money flow to buy another truck and have two crews on the road(5 year plan). I then can add specialist to the team.concrete guys, masons, landscape designers .chemical sprayers etc Things of that nature. I’m new to the business world but I can see there’s money to be made , Jeannette is a small town, we have few landscaping companies here and even fewer who concentrate on mowing.Very few companies advertise. With a two man crew this past season the business was able to generate a lot of work . But unfortunately we lack the equipment and funding to handle such big loads of work. I’ve been apart of the Jeannette community for most of my life . While it’s a mixed community I see very few, if not any Black entrepreneurs. I would love to show other people such as myself that we can build and grow together as a community and anything can be done if you put your mind and energy towards it !
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Self Identified Competition
Barbish landscaping Little mikes landscaping Nickels landscape supply These companies are well established with strong roots in the ground. I’m not sure about others companies but I truly enjoy the work , the art. I know sometimes these other huge companies just go with the flow not considering the community imprint you can make, as well as the small town business circles you can create.
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