Sage it ain't Sow Gardening Services | Application Preview
Sage it ain't Sow Gardening Services is applying for a government grant to secure funding for a down payment on a work truck essential for their gardening business. The plan involves acquiring a one-ton dump bed truck to facilitate the transportation of materials to and from job sites. With the grant, Sage aims to make monthly payments manageable by starting with a substantial down payment.
The business has been built on a decade of experience in landscaping and gardening, where Sage has developed a strong reputation through various jobs. After a challenging experience at a previous job, the decision was made to launch a business focused solely on gardening maintenance. The company is starting as a Sole Proprietor, with ambitions for growth. Located in southern Vermont, a region known for its ski resorts and high demand for gardening services for second homes, Sage hopes to achieve success similar to established local businesses within five years, supported by a network of family, friends, and satisfied clients.
Sage describes themselves as a determined worker who has faced challenges related to gender bias in the industry. The motivation for starting this business stems from a desire for fair compensation and the goal of creating a self-sustaining company in a high-cost living area.
The competitive landscape includes several established landscaping companies. Sage has prior experience working for one of the competitors, which provided insight into the industry's workings. The grant application emphasizes that success in this field relies on quality work rather than the scale of operations.
What sets Sage apart is a commitment to high-quality, personalized service. They have managed over 60 properties independently, demonstrating dedication and reliability in completing tasks. Rather than simply seeking profit, Sage values building relationships with clients and deriving joy from delivering honest, professional work.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 84-5005867
Location: Jamaica, VT, United States
Length of Operation: Newly started busine
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Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
My plan was to use this money as a down payment on a work truck for my newly started gardening business. To make all of this possible I need a one ton dump bed truck for hauling materials on and off of job sites. I have always bought used and affordable vehicles and never have bought from a dealership due to the cost of payments with the help from this grant I will have enough for a down payment so the monthly payments are affordable for me. if I was granted the money I will use it entirely for a down payment on the truck.
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Business Plan
Over the past 10 years I have landscaping and gardening for various companies and over those years I have established a name for myself through all of the jobs I have acquired. Now after a rough falling out at my previous job I have started my own business however this time I decided to stick with what I love to and that's strictly gardening maintenance. I am starting off as a Sole Proprietor but have plans to grow. I have grew up in the valleys of southern Vermont surrounded by ski resorts where the demand for gardeners and second homes maintenance is an all time high. I am hoping that in 5 years I will be as successful as other long time businesses in my area. I have a lot of support from family, friends and acquaintances to were I know my company will at least be successful. My work over the years have improved drastically and has been appreciated by many. In time I want to have long term clients and plenty of new opportunities to share my passion with the southern Vermont counties by making beautiful landscape gardens. I am a determined and dedicated hard worker. I know it's easy to say that however I have always worked hard for everything I have ever had and I spent many years saying that I was going to stop letting myself get taken advantage of and underpaid by employers who never appreciated me because I was a girl and wouldn't amount to much. I am not getting any younger and I know what I am capable of accomplishing I just started this business because I know I can be successful and gross a lot of money in the end. Living in Vermont is tough because the cost of living is very hard on a minimum wage income. I just want to make the money I know I deserve to make and in the end the company will be paying for itself.
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Self Identified Competition
Where I am located is a high tourist area due to the surrounding ski resorts and secondary homes so the landscaping companies in my town with high competition include: Homestead , Landscape Constructions, and Wise Oak. I worked for Wise Oak for 5 years until they let me go for a reason I did not agree with and what pushed me to start my own business The only reason they are successful is due to their many years of business and the equipment acquired over time; it's not about the amount of money they have it's the quality of their work they represent My work is done the way it should be I will show up and complete the jobs as they are assigned. I was maintaining over 60 landscape properties by myself for over 4 years while competing companies would have crews of multiple people doing the same amount of work. When I have dedication towards something I am unstoppable. I am not out to take money from homeowners but to create bonds with them and help them create the visions they see for their homes. I want to go to a job site and enjoy what I am doing because the work is done honestly and professionally.
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