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Starter Company Plus Spring Application Form
This application form is for the Hamilton Business Centre's Starter Company Plus program. Please complete this form if you are interested in being selected for the May 2022 cohort. More information about the program can be found at
https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/starter-company/
. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at
startercompany@hamilton.ca
Deadline to submit this application is May 31st, 2022 at 11:59pm.
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Email
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Your email
What is today's date?
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Client Name
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Your answer
Have you attended a Hamilton Business Centre event or consultation before?
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Yes
No
Are you starting a new business, or running an existing business?
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Starting a New Business
Running an Existing Business
Are you taking part in ANY government income support programs or receiving social assistance?
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Yes
No
If Yes, please select all that apply:
EI
CERB
ODSP
OW
Other:
Do you currently have employment outside your business?
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Yes
No
If Yes, how many hours do you work PER WEEK?
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I do not have employment outside my business
0-10 hours per week
10-20 hours per week
20-30 hours per week
30+ hours per week
Are you currently attending school?
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Yes
No
If Yes, how many courses per semester?
Your answer
What is your highest level of education?
High School
Some College/University
Degree/Diploma/Certificate
Other:
Clear selection
Home Mailing Address
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Your answer
City
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Your answer
Postal Code
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Your answer
Phone Number
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Your answer
Date of Birth
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Business Name
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Your answer
Full Business Address. (If same as above, type "same as above")
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Your answer
What is your business structure?
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Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Incorporation
Not yet registered
When did you make your first sale? (If you have not yet made any sales, or your business is not sales ready, put in today's date.)
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Describe your business. (Explain your business and product offerings)
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What is the pricing for your products or services? Try to give a very detailed breakdown. More information is better.
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Your answer
What target market/customer group does the business appeal to and why do you see an opportunity there? (What need do you/does your business fill?)
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Your answer
What stage is your business at? What steps have you completed? What are your next steps?
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Your answer
List/identify two competitors. What sets you apart from your competition?
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Your answer
How many hours are you currently working in your business PER WEEK?
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0-10 hours per week
10-20 hours per week
20-30 hours per week
30-40 hours per week
40+ hours per week
I have not started my business yet, I only have an idea
Other:
What are your sales to date? (round to the nearest dollar) (If you have not started your business yet, type 0.)
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Your answer
What education/training, skills and experience do you have in this industry or related industry?
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Your answer
What education and training would benefit you as an entrepreneur?
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How would mentoring with industry professionals benefit you as an entrepreneur?
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Your answer
How would you spend the $5,000 grant? How would these purchases impact your business growth and success? Be very specific.
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Your answer
Is there anything else you want us to know about you or your business?
Your answer
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