This application is for retail entrepreneurs and makers interested in opening a storefront at the StartUP Columbus retailLAB, a space designed to help early-stage businesses test and grow their retail presence.
The StartUP Columbus retailLAB is a shared retail space where entrepreneurs manage their own storefronts, build their brands, and gain real-world retail experience while growing their businesses in the Columbus community.

Personal Information

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* 1. First Name:

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* 2. Last Name:

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* 3. Email:

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* 4. Phone:

Business Information

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* 5. Business Name:

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* 6. Describe your business in a few sentences.

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* 7. Is your business Registered?

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* 8. What is your EIN?

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* 9. Why do you want to start or grow this business?

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* 10. Who are your customers?
(Describe the people who are most likely to buy your product or service).

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* 11. How will your customers typically buy from you? Do your customers shop online, visit you in person, or find you at markets and events?

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* 12. Have you completed the CO.STARTERS program yet?
Participation in the program is required but can also be completed while you are part of the retailLab.

Product Information

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* 13. What product(s) or item(s) do you plan to sell?
(Example: handmade jewelry, local honey, art prints, apparel, candles, tech gadgets, etc.)

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* 14. Do you currently sell this product anywhere else?
(Example: online store, local markets, boutiques, etc.)

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* 15. How many different products or SKUs will you bring to the shop?

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* 16. What type of shelf or display space do you expect to need?
(Small shelf, clothing rack, wall section, table display, etc.)

Brand & Audience

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* 17. Do you have a logo and branding ready?

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* 18. If yes, please upload it

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Retail Space Usage

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* 19. How many members of your team will use the retailLAB regularly?

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* 20. Are you currently able to commit to working on your business full time during your time in the retailLAB?

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* 21. Will you or your team be available to open and manage your business in the retail space, at minimum during the following hours?

Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday–Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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* 22. Do you plan to use the StartUP Columbus address for your business license or Certificate of Occupancy?

Background Check

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* 23. SSN (for verification purposes only)

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* 24. Date of Birth

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* 25. Residential Address

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* 26. Please upload a photo of your government issued identification card (e.g. driver's license, passport, or visa):

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Food Applicants Only

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* 27. What type of food business are you starting?
Catering, baked foods, packaged foods, etc

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* 28. Where do you currently prepare your food?

Additional

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* 29. Is there anything else you'd like to share? Additional details or special needs

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* 30. Please print your name below as a digital signature to complete this application.

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