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., b) HISTORY: MANAGEMENT: This is business that will be owner- operated and managed by qualified persons with proven experience in the operation of small businesses. Collectively, our strengths exist in sales, accounting, and computer related technical skills, to managing budgets, meeting and surpassing deadline expectations, to marketing and advertising. This is a weIl researched idea with a large potential for success, given the location near a major highway, rate of the area's population growth, lack of competition in the primary market, proximity to numerous recreational outlets, and recent covenants on storage of vehicles on personal property. LOCATION: Located a quarter-mile west of 35E, the facility can be easily seen by travelers driving both north and south on this major highway. Exiting on Co.Rd.14, and heading east to first intersection, turn south a quarter-mile on 20th street. The main approaches to the location are 35E, Centerville Rd., County Rd. 14, County Rd. J to 20th St, all with decent or better traffic flow numbers. Being surrounded by a handful of recreational lakes is a good indication that there are seasonal recreational vehicles that need storing. Also, the recent approval of Pheasant Marsh housing development equals 77 new homes being constructed literally right across the street. The nearest competition is 4 miles away, 2 more in 6 miles, and a few more in 10 miles. The primary market is growing faster than the Minnesota average and the average wage is significantly higher than that average. OffiCES: A smaIl 10 by 10 office is all that is needed to accommodate the business transactions. Office equipment is limited to computer, phone, cash register, credit card machine, filing cabinets, and other basics. Meetings with clients can be prearranged to provide for any schedule possibility. The customer is responsible for the rest. They can come and go as they please within the "open" hours. HOURS: 6am to 9pm, or something close to these hours fall within the range of possible hours. Most of the competition seems to have limited hours on Saturdays, and no hours on Sundays. After closer analysis of competitor hours and customer needs, these hours are likely to change. SIZE: Constructed on about 4 acres, the buildings are laid north to south in rows to aIlow adequate space to maneuver vehicles of most sizes to their units. The remainder of space available is to be considered for parking rec vehicles or future development. Total Land: 175000 sq. ft.