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Mission Statement: Empowering businesses and communities to maintain visibility, safety, and operational efficiency by offering a comprehensive system for monitoring, managing, and maintaining signage through real-time notifications and actionable insights.

Vision Statement: To revolutionize the signage industry by providing cutting-edge, IoT-enabled solutions that ensure businesses can effectively communicate with their customers, stay compliant with safety standards, and reduce downtime due to malfunctioning or outdated signage.

Impact Goals:

• Improve business efficiency and customer satisfaction by minimizing signage downtime.
• Enhance public safety and accessibility through ADA-compliant signage.
• Foster community engagement through crowdsourced reporting, empowering individuals to improve their neighborhoods.
• Reduce environmental impact by enabling preventive maintenance and longer-lasting signage.

Service Offering:Your Sign Is Out provides a subscription-based platform and accompanying IoT-enabled devices to:

1. Monitor Signage Health: Track operational status of signs (e.g., "open" or "closed" signs, digital displays, neon lights).
2. Send Notifications: Real-time alerts to business owners/managers when signage is malfunctioning or in need of maintenance.
3. Facilitate Repairs: Offer seamless connections to local sign repair services or vendors for quick issue resolution.
4. Ensure Compliance: Provide ADA compliance audits and updates for signage, including recommendations for repairs or replacements.
5. Crowdsourcing Feedback: Enable the public to report malfunctioning, broken, or poorly maintained signage through a mobile app, similar to how Waze crowdsources traffic information.

1. IoT-Enabled Monitoring: 
   • Devices installed on or near signs to track performance, energy usage, and operational status.

1. Mobile App & Dashboard: 
   • A user-friendly interface to view status, receive alerts, and manage signage remotely.

1. Repair Scheduling Integration: 
   • Partnerships with local vendors for immediate repair scheduling through the app.

1. Preventive Maintenance: 
   • Predictive analytics to recommend when a sign might need servicing before it fails.

1. Compliance and Audit Tools: 
   • Built-in tools to audit ADA compliance, safety requirements, and public visibility.

1. Customizable Notifications: 
   • Tailored alert settings for various staff roles, ensuring the right people are notified.

1. Crowdsourced Reporting: 
   • A feature allowing users to report issues with signs they encounter in their community. This data is fed into the platform for business owners and municipalities to take action.

Target Market:

1. Small to Medium Businesses (SMBs): 
   • Restaurants, retail stores, gas stations, hotels, and service providers relying on visible signage to attract customers.

1. Franchise Chains: 
   • Businesses with multiple locations that require centralized signage monitoring.

1. Municipalities: 
   • Public signs for safety, traffic management, and public communication.

1. Property Managers: 
   • Managing signage across large commercial or residential complexes.

   
   

   Market Trends:

• Increasing adoption of IoT devices in retail and hospitality industries.
• Growing demand for ADA compliance and visibility standards.
• Consumer preference for businesses with clear, functional signage.

Competitive Landscape:

• Current competitors focus primarily on traditional sign manufacturing or repair services.
• Your Sign Is Out bridges the gap by combining IoT technology with maintenance and compliance, creating a unique value proposition.

Primary Revenue Streams:

1. Subscription Plans: 
   • Basic: Real-time monitoring and notifications.
   • Premium: Includes repair scheduling, predictive maintenance, and compliance tools.

1. Device Sales: 
   • IoT-enabled devices sold to new customers.

1. Service Commissions: 
   • Commission on repairs and maintenance booked through the platform.

1. Compliance Audits: 
   • Charge for ADA compliance reviews and consultancy services.

   
   

   Crowdsourced Data Monetization:

• Partner with municipalities and businesses to provide aggregated data insights from crowdsourced reports, helping improve signage infrastructure.

Pricing:

• Basic Plan: $1.99/month per location.
• Premium Plan: $9.99/month per location.
• IoT Device: $50 per unit (one-time cost).

Year 1 Projections:

• Initial Investment: $250,000 for IoT development, marketing, and operations.
• Revenue Target: $500,000 (5,000 basic subscriptions).

Year 3 Projections:

• Revenue Target: $2.5M (15,000 subscriptions across tiers, increased device sales).
• Break-even expected by Year 2.

Phase 1: Awareness and Pilot Program

• Target Cities: Launch in urban areas with high signage density (e.g., NYC, Los Angeles).
• Pilot Businesses: Offer discounted plans to a select group of businesses to validate the product and gather testimonials.

Phase 2: Regional Expansion

• Partner with sign repair companies and compliance auditors to offer integrated services.
• Launch targeted digital marketing campaigns on LinkedIn, Google, and industry-specific platforms.

Phase 3: National Rollout

• Expand service offerings to municipalities and large property management firms.
• Develop reseller programs for IoT device distribution.

Key Activities:

• Develop and maintain IoT hardware and software platforms.
• Establish partnerships with local repair vendors and compliance experts.
• Provide 24/7 customer support for subscribers.
• Implement a crowdsourced data collection and validation process.

Team Structure:

• CEO: Business development and strategic planning.
• CTO: Oversees IoT device manufacturing and software development.
• Operations Manager: Manages vendor relationships and customer support.
• Sales & Marketing: Drives customer acquisition and retention.
• Community Engagement Manager: Encourages public participation in crowdsourcing and validates reports.

1. Finalize IoT device prototype and app development.
2. Secure pilot program partners in target cities.
3. Launch digital marketing campaigns to build early customer base.
4. Develop onboarding and customer support processes.
5. Design and implement the crowdsourcing feature to encourage community participation.

Your Sign Is Out is poised to become the industry leader in smart signage solutions, empowering businesses and communities to thrive through innovative technology, exceptional service, and engaged public collaboration.