Do-It-Yourself Repair Shop | Application Preview
The Do-It-Yourself Repair Shop is seeking government funding to support several key initiatives. The grant will be used to purchase and install essential safety equipment, acquire tools, lifts, oils, and computers, and develop a business sign and website.
The business strategy involves starting small initially and transitioning to a dedicated shop within two years, with plans to expand further and employ five staff members by the fifth year.
The applicant, a disabled veteran, emphasizes his dedication and discipline, citing his military experience where he observed a lack of DIY repair shops outside military bases. He sees this gap as a significant business opportunity.
Competition in the area includes U Do It Auto Repair, which has multiple locations and operates a profitable business model. However, the applicant believes his competitive advantage lies in providing a safe and supportive environment, with ASE certified technicians available to assist customers. He argues that while competitors offer similar services, the need for more locations makes his business concept particularly viable.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 32073609375
Location: Dickinson, TX, United States
Length of Operation: 2020
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
1. Purchasing/installing of safety equipment 2. Purchasing Tools, Lifts, Oils, Computers, 3rd party information databases. 3. Business Sign / Website Dev
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Business Plan
I plan on starting in house and moving to a shop within 2 years. At the 5 Year mark I will have a dedicated location and 5 employees. As a disabled Vet, I have learned the ways of dedication and discipline. I have seen the Do-it-your self shops on every installation while serving in the Air Force. After I retired I noticed that there are very few available outside of a military base. I see this as a great opportunity and a viable concept to pursue.
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Self Identified Competition
1. U Do It Auto Repair - Multiple Locations - Offers a great service and profitable business strategy - Only Real Competitor I offer a safe and helpful environment with ASE certified techs standing by to assist people with there repairs. Where I differ from the competition is location. This is a much needed service... just not enough locations. The competition offers the same service and I would venture to say that safe helpful environments are not a competition but a standard.
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