Massage2CU | Application Preview
Massage2CU is seeking government grants to support its traveling massage therapy business. The funds will be used for essential expenditures, including vehicle maintenance, replacement of two aging massage tables, and the purchase of various supplies such as warm towels, sheets, bolster cushions, face cradle covers, prenatal pillows, scrubs, tanning application formula, and aromatherapy oils. Additionally, the funds will assist in covering business phone expenses and lighting for the service building located behind the owner’s home.
The business plan aims to establish a local facility and hire three to four additional massage therapists, enabling the offering of couples massages for special occasions.
The grant proposal highlights the unique offer of traveling services, catering to individuals who prefer the comfort of their homes, including the elderly and pregnant women who may struggle to travel. The owner emphasizes that they are the only traveling massage therapist in the area, providing a more affordable alternative to the expensive spa services at a nearby casino resort.
Despite minor competition from a long-time local therapist who is relocating soon, Massage2CU has a competitive edge due to its diverse range of services beyond massage and its reasonable pricing. The application underscores the community's need for accessible massage services tailored to its residents.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 438796183
Location: Markville, LA, 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: YES
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Funding Usage
When traveling it's the obvious gas and wear and tear on the vehicle such as tires and oil change and the normal car maintenance. At the moment I have 2 massage tables that I probably need to replace soon due to tearing after prolong use. I provide warm towels at the end of every massage and also use towels for all my body scrubs and wraps. Sheets for my table. Bolster to place under the knees when supine on the table. Face cradle covers. And prenatal pillow for my pregnant clients. I often wear scrubs when workings because it's more professional. I have to purchase the sunless tanning application formula which is popular over the summer. Also all of the salt and sugar scrubs, seaweed powder, warming desert powder, wax and wax warmer, and just a few aromatherapy oils. My main product is my biotone massage cream, some people don't like the cream so I also have a bottle of biotone oil. I also would use to pay my business cell phone to receive appointment phone calls. Along with the lights for my little building behind my home that I preform my services in if someone doesn't want me going to their place of residence.
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Business Plan
I would LOVE to open a business in my town and hire on atleast 3 or 4 massage therapist so I can offer couples massage which is big during valentines day, anniversaries, and some holidays. In my town there is the casino that offers spa services but it's very expensive and mainly caters to visitors of the casino resort. I am the ONLY traveling massage therapist in my area which is popular because some people prefer to be in the comfort of their own home to relax and not have to travel after their massage or services. Alot of men are also embarrassed for some reason to be seen going to a spa. Also the elderly that can't travel or the pregnant women that can't travel, I am able to go to them.
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Self Identified Competition
My main competitor which really isn't is because is the paragon casino and resort. And their is another massage therapist in my area that has been massaging for years, she was also like a teacher to me but I was informed by her that she will be moving to Texas soon and will be passing her clients to me. The main difference is I offer traveling services. I also offer more services other than just massage like the scrubs and body wraps. And my prices are very very reasonable for my area, I've been told I'm pretty cheap!
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