What is your plan for the Jobber Grant?

I would buy the land i already have the land from people in my family and put containers on it and feed and house veterans and people who is need with a income and take care of those people w/cleaners and caregiver 

I applied for the Jobber grant too. If I get it, I’m putting the whole thing into a decent truck and a few pieces of real equipment — right now I’m still using my personal vehicle and borrowing stuff. That’ll let me take on bigger jobs and look more professional when I pull up. After that, whatever’s left is going straight into marketing so I can actually fill the schedule. Anyone else got a different plan for the money?

The Jobber Grant would be a powerful investment in the future of our salon and our community. With three generations already behind us, we are focused on building the next chapter strong.

We would use the grant to purchase updated equipment and upgrade our current establishment to better serve our clients and team. We would expand our staff, bringing on more talented individuals who are eager to grow in the industry. Resources would be dedicated to advanced training, ensuring our team stays sharp, current, and confident in their craft.

Most importantly, we would launch a mentorship program designed to train and support the next generation of stylists and technicians. This program would give aspiring professionals real hands-on experience, guidance, and a pathway to a sustainable career. For us, this grant isn't just about growing a business, it's about lifting people up, strengthening our community, and keeping a three-generation legacy alive for decades to come.

I am looking to add equipment in order to raise revenue.

As a new business focused on ensuring our customers have a 5-star experience from start to finish, our expensive equipment is letting us down on occasions. We are fortunate that our customer focused approach from our first interaction, the details throughout the assessment, and our dedication to effective communication has resulted in a deep customer understanding when our aging equipment fails on the job and requires repairs. As grateful as I am for the understanding my customers provide, it's professionally embarrassing, and costly. So, we would definitely purchase new/newer equipment to allow us to fully provide our customers that 5-star experience that they deserve. 

The grant would assist with increasing efficiency with transportation, advertisement, increase revenue, attract more customers and build a long- term relationship with customers 

Great question. I started my business in November last year and have already maxed out my schedule. I have hired a team of 3. I haven’t paid myself yet, there is still things that we need I am saving up for after paying my employees, just part of being a business owner! First and foremost is we started a compassion cleaning program- so some funds would be allocated for marketing and supplies for that. We don’t do things for clout of course, however it is engagement that is going to drive views which is going to pay for these cleans in the future. I pay my employees no matter what, even if we are doing a compassion cleaning. 
The very first thing we need is a company vehicle. I own all my cars and they are all old, and starting to break down. I am paying for a storage unit to hold my vacuums, steam cleaner, additions supplies ect.., when a cargo van would hold this stuff just as well and allow us to be more efficient. I am currently fitting what I can into the back of a small Honda CRV & Toyota Sienna. Being able to fit everything into the van in an efficient way would save me storage costs and make unloading for jobs so much more efficient! Not to mention the amount of people who come out to get our info when we are leaving a clients house- the branding on the car would definitely get us more business.

Best of luck to all of you! 

Great question!!! I would use the grant to secure a brick and mortar space for my business as well as trade in my SUV for a desperately needed truck. I currently don’t have a trailer or truck bed so I’m constantly asking friends for help. Just prior to starting my business I survived domestic violence and found myself unemployed for the first time in my life because my six figure contract was 90 minutes from my kids and I knew I couldn’t keep them safe being that far away. Digging out of debt and starting a business has been nearly impossible but I refuse to give up. Securing a space to lease or rent and a truck would allow for more cash flow and independence. One day at a time, one step at a time ❤️

We are deeply thankful for this opportunity and what it could mean for our business and community. Thank you, Jobber team!

After finding success in the residential cleaning market, we are eager to take the next step and break into the commercial cleaning industry. Our current equipment, however, is holding us back from fully making that leap. This grant would not only allow our family business to grow and evolve, but it would also create opportunities that extend beyond our business, touching the lives of those right here in our local community.

I would definitely put as much as I needed into training for those that do the bee removals for me but also training for the pest control companies we work with. 

I would put money towards honeybee/pollinator awareness and try and secure some larger partners, whether that be pest control or any other relationship that could promote awareness.