Tonsorial: The Art of Barbering | Application Preview
Tonsorial: The Art of Barbering is seeking government grants to finance the build-out of a new downtown location in Tulsa, OK. This expansion includes the addition of more barber chairs, seating, improved lighting, and an increased retail inventory.
The business has established itself over the past 6-7 years and has moved three times within The Boxyard due to growing demand. Currently, they aim to accommodate 10 barbers in the new location, up from an initial one barber.
The funding is justified by the strong loyalty of their clientele and their established reputation, highlighted by their role as VIP barbers for major events like the Born and Raised Country Music Festival. The team actively enhances their skills at barber shows and competitions across the country.
While acknowledging other quality barber shops such as Elephant in the Room, Fords Barber Shop, and Bonray Barbers, Tonsorial prides itself on its unique appeal. It has fostered a welcoming environment for marginalized communities, particularly the LGBTQ+ community, making it a diverse and inclusive destination that is somewhat rare in Oklahoma.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 81-4730060
Location: Tulsa, OK, United States
Length of Operation: 6-10
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
Building out a new location, will need more chairs, seating, lighting, etc. Also, expanding retail sales inventory.
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Business Plan
Having been in Tulsa, OK for 6-7 years, we quickly became a destination barber shop located downtown in The Boxyard at 502 E. 3rd Street. We are currently in our 3rd location inside The Boxyard as we have had to expand 3 times due to demand. Now building out in a downtown location where we can have a larger building and add more barbers. We started out with 1, then 2, then 5 barbers. We now have a need for 10. Our dedication to our brand and clientele have paid off in spades with loyalty from our clients and a known name in Tulsa and beyond. We are the VIP barbers for Born and Raised Country Music Festival as well as other music attractions in Oklahoma. We advance our knowledge by traveling to other states for barber shows and competitions.
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Self Identified Competition
While we feel we stand out among the world of barbers, we happily co-exist with other quality barbers in downtown Tulsa. Elephant in the Room Fords Barber Shop & Bonray Barbers Having served on the Board of Directors of Oklahomans for Equality, we became a destination shop for the LGBTQ+ community. We found that sometimes the marginalized communities have not felt comfortable seeking services at traditional shops. Our clientele is very diverse and you don't see a lot of that in Oklahoma.
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