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StartUP Columbus retailLAB Application


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
1.First Name:(Required.)
2.Last Name:(Required.)
3.Email:(Required.)
4.Phone:(Required.)
Business Information
5.Business Name:(Required.)
6.Describe your business in a few sentences.(Required.)
7.Is your business Registered?(Required.)
8.What is your EIN?
9.Why do you want to start or grow this business?(Required.)
10.Who are your customers?
(Describe the people who are most likely to buy your product or service).(Required.)
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?(Required.)
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.(Required.)
Product Information
13.What product(s) or item(s) do you plan to sell?
(Example: handmade jewelry, local honey, art prints, apparel, candles, tech gadgets, etc.)(Required.)
14.Do you currently sell this product anywhere else?
(Example: online store, local markets, boutiques, etc.)(Required.)
15.How many different products or SKUs will you bring to the shop?(Required.)
16.What type of shelf or display space do you expect to need?
(Small shelf, clothing rack, wall section, table display, etc.)(Required.)
Brand & Audience
17.Do you have a logo and branding ready?(Required.)
18.If yes, please upload it
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Retail Space Usage
19.How many members of your team will use the retailLAB regularly?(Required.)
20.Are you currently able to commit to working on your business full time during your time in the retailLAB?(Required.)
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(Required.)
22.Do you plan to use the StartUP Columbus address for your business license or Certificate of Occupancy?(Required.)
Background Check
23.SSN (for verification purposes only)(Required.)
24.Date of Birth(Required.)
25.Residential Address(Required.)
26.Please upload a photo of your government issued identification card (e.g. driver's license, passport, or visa):(Required.)
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Food Applicants Only
27.What type of food business are you starting?
Catering, baked foods, packaged foods, etc
28.Where do you currently prepare your food?
Additional
29.Is there anything else you'd like to share? Additional details or special needs(Required.)
30.Please print your name below as a digital signature to complete this application.(Required.)