Entrepreneurial Resident Program Application
Name:
Phone:
Title within company:
Email:
Company Name:
Tax I.D. #:
Year Company Formed:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Nature of Business:
Is this a new or existing business? New Existing
Is this business profit or non-profit? Profit Non-Profit
Do you have insurance for your business? Yes No If no insurance, will you be able to secure it before moving into the building? Yes Not Applicable No
Legal Structure: Partnership Sole Proprietor LLC Inc Other
If you are currently leasing office space, what is the name and telephone number of your current landlord?
What OSBN services would your business require (please check all that apply): Entrepreneurial Training (Develop business plan or other classes specifically related to entrepreneurship) Entrepreneurial Business Services (BTC: copy, fax, conference/training room, access to bldg after business hours, furniture, mailbox) Small Business Loan
Date Space is Needed:
Space Needed: One-Room Suite Two-Room Suite More Than Two-Room Suite Retail or Industrial Space
Will your business generate enough revenue to sustain itself during the first year of occupancy? Explain below.
How will you pay monthly business expenses if your business does not generate enough revenue to sustain itself?
Are you prepared to pay the deposit and first month’s rent? Yes No
Do you have a business plan? Yes No If yes, please email to info@osbntc.org, If not, please complete the questions below.
Business Plan Questions
1. Do you have the skills needed to run this business? Yes No
2. Do you know what help you will need and where you will find that help? Yes No
3. Do you have the time required to learn what you need to know? Yes No
4. Can you afford the money needed to hire staff or to pay consultants? Yes No
5. Are you genuinely interested in this particular business? Yes No
6. Are you committed to the business’s success? Yes No
7. Are you willing to devote the time needed to develop a successful business? Yes No
8. Does this business fill an unmet need? Yes No
9. Is there a sufficient consumer demand to support your business? Yes No
10. Can you effectively compete in the marketplace? Yes No
11. Will you be able to understand your business financial statements such as cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheet? Yes No
12. Are you developing a business plan that you can use throughout the life of your business? Yes No
Personal Assessment
List 3 Strengths: #1
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List 3 Challenges: #1