The Blanket Hog Gifts and More | Application Preview
The Blanket Hog Gifts and More is seeking government grants to enhance its operations. The funding will be used to establish a light manufacturing space for custom products and to expand its online presence. The business aims to focus on creating custom blankets for fundraising efforts at schools, churches, and similar organizations, as well as offering custom memorial blankets for funeral homes.
The mission is to provide physical and spiritual warmth through high-quality blankets at affordable prices, which can help organizations raise funds. The Blanket Hog also emphasizes community support by helping homeless individuals through job opportunities and blanket donations.
Currently, the business serves one large local school and is working to partner with a nationwide church program. The goal is to secure contracts with at least ten additional schools within the next year, alongside potential collaborations with funeral homes.
In terms of competition, Walmart and Shutterfly are mentioned, but their products are viewed as inferior in quality. The Blanket Hog's competitive edge lies in its passionate owner who prioritizes high-quality production, affordability, and exceptional customer service with a personal touch.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: The Blanket Hog Gifts and More
Location: Mishawaka, IN, 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
I would like to find a place to set up light manufacturing of custom products and would like to have a bigger online presence.
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Business Plan
I would like to grow my business in the direction of custom blankets for fundraising at schools, churches, and other organizations. Also, I would like to approach funeral homes to do custom memorial blankets. My business mission is to provide warmth to everyone, physically or spiritually. Making custom, high quality, school logo blankets for an affordable price, is a great way for schools or church organizations to raise money. We, at The Blanket Hog, strive to help the homeless in any way we can. Wether it be by giving them small jobs to do to earn money or donating blankets. We currently are a bedding and custom gift store. We make custom blankets for one large local school every other year. We are in the process of picking up a nation wide church program. We are motivated to make this work. We have a goal to pick up a minimum of 10 more schools by this time next year and possibly add funeral homes, to make memorial blankets spreading warmth to those mourning.
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Self Identified Competition
Locally, Walmart but they are not the same quality. Much smaller and very thin material. Shutterfly online but also not as good as quality. I’m a woman on a mission. I love what I do. I’m confident and creative and I make it a priority to produce high quality products at an affordable price. I give premium customer service with a personal touch.
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