Funding Pine C. Recruiting: A Woman‑Owned Business

Mission Pine Coast Recruiting exists to make hiring simple, affordable, and accessible for small businesses. My mission is to help small teams find reliable, qualified talent without the overwhelm, high costs, or time burden that typically comes with recruiting.

The Problem Small businesses struggle to hire because they often lack HR support, recruiting tools, and the time needed to source and screen candidates. This leads to high turnover, understaffing, burnout, and lost revenue. Many small teams simply don’t have the resources to compete with larger employers in the hiring process.

Market Size & Opportunity There are more than 33 million small businesses in the U.S., and the majority of them do not have internal HR or recruiting support. Retail, healthcare support, and administrative roles are among the highest‑turnover and hardest‑to‑fill positions nationwide. The demand for affordable, personalized recruiting services is growing, especially among small businesses that cannot afford large staffing agencies.

What My Company Does & How It Solves the Problem Pine Coast Recruiting provides direct‑hire recruiting, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and onboarding support specifically for small businesses. I offer a personalized, compliance‑aware approach that saves employers time, reduces hiring stress, and improves the quality of their hires. By handling the entire process, I allow small business owners to focus on running their business while I find the right people for their team.

Why I Am Seeking Funding & How It Will Be Used As a single mother and woman of color building this business from the ground up, I am seeking funding to cover essential startup costs that I cannot afford on my own. The capital will be used for:

• Legal formation and compliance
• Recruiting tools and job posting credits
• Website and branding
• Marketing and outreach
• Insurance and early operating expenses

This funding will allow me to officially launch, begin serving clients, and generate sustainable income for my family.

Team Pine Coast Recruiting is currently a solo, woman‑owned business led by me, Keisha Ivey. With years of experience in HR, recruiting, and compliance, I bring hands‑on expertise in hiring, onboarding, and supporting high‑volume teams. As the business grows, I plan to expand by adding part‑time sourcing support and administrative help.

Thank you for supporting my journey into entrepreneurship. Your contribution helps me create a better future for my family while building a business that strengthens the local workforce and supports small businesses that keep our communities running. I am deeply grateful for every person who believes in this mission.