BigCountry Premium Firewood and Woodworks | Application Preview
BigCountry Premium Firewood and Woodworks is seeking government grants to support the purchase of a skid steer for $95,000 and a wood drying kiln for $55,000. The business anticipates a steady supply of firewood to several restaurants and food trucks, building on an existing relationship with a current restaurant client.
Over the next five years, the business aims to achieve an initial production capability of $15,000 monthly, with plans for growth supported by a business mentor, Robert Rose. The applicant is a combat veteran transitioning from a career as a deputy sheriff to entrepreneurship. They emphasize dedication by balancing a 40-hour work week at the sheriff's department with over 40 hours spent on the wood business.
The proposal highlights competition from Southern Fuel, a West Coast Florida supplier whose pricing, including shipping, is higher than what BigCountry plans to offer. Other smaller competitors struggle to match the potential volume BigCountry can achieve. The business differentiates itself through experience, motivation, and a solid reputation in the market.
In summary, the applicant seeks financial assistance to secure the necessary equipment and space to elevate their operation from a small side venture into a successful, thriving enterprise, underscored by a strong commitment to hard work and community connections.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: BigCountry Premium Firewood and Woodworks
Location: stevensville, MI, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
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
Skid Steer $95,000 Wood drying Kiln 55,000
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Business Plan
Within the next 5 years, I can supply resturants on a constant basis, as I have a resturant I service now , along with multiple food trucks . I have spoken to several resturants and they are interested as soon as I can commit to the amount of wood needed on a constant basis. We have established to start, once equipment and space is attained that intially we can start producing wood at $15K a month and grow from there with determination and perseverance. We have a business mentor to help navigate us in our business. Robert Rose . I am a combat veteran looking to make a cross over from being a deputy Sheriff tp my entrepreneurial side. I understand the hard work and discipline needed to succeed and am ready to continue giving this business everything I have. Currently I am working 40 hours a week at the Sheriffs department, as well as 40 + hours on the wood business. I will do whatever I need to do to make this succeed, however I just need financial help as I have purchased all the equipment I can within my budget. I have been meeting with a mentor, who is helping to guide me on growing the business.
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Self Identified Competition
1. Southern Fuel on the Westcoast of Florida. Currently servicing many resturants. Pricing with shipping is substantially higher. I will be able to beat the cost of their service and have a premium product to offer. 2. There are other smaller guys that don't do the volume we do even in thie limited product we can do at this time. We will be able to grow this business in with 100% certainty given the equipment and space needed. What makes us different is experience, motivation and drive. We have grown this business from a little side business to a pottentially thriving business given the tools. We have created the contacts and solid reputation as an outstanding wood service. We just need the help to achieve the next level. We have the drive, knowledge and mentorship to achieve. We have worked tirelessly and don't mind that we have had exactly 2 days off from the 1st of January. The only thing I am asking for is help to achieve what my dream is to gain the supplies to become a thriving business that will succeed.
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