Starter Company - Retail Accelerator Program

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Please Read Before Completing Application - Program Requirements

Starter Company Retail Accelerator Program provides main street retail businesses with further training to assist them to build and grow their businesses.

If you are a retail business in the City of Toronto Starter Company Retail Accelerator Program can provide the following support:

Over 2 weeks of Retail Training workshops provided by the Retail Council of Ontario
Starter Company Plus Grant of $5,000
Further mentoring and advice up to 6 months.

You can only apply to the Starter Company Retail Accelerator Program if you're:

18 years of age or older
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Ontario
Toronto resident and operating an Independent retail business in the City of Toronto
Full time self- employed and be majority owner in the business
Current lease/rental agreement for your commercial location
Provide commercial Insurance certificate/policy
Not a franchise operation of any sort

A few notes to consider before starting your application:

You can save your application and return at a later date to complete it.
You will have the chance to confirm the information in your application once every section is completed.
You will have the option to print the application once every section is complete.
If you have questions, email support@enterprisetoronto.desk-mail.com

Program Eligibility

Are you a resident located in the City of Toronto?

This program is only open to City of Toronto residents. To contact your local provider of the Starter Company Plus Program visit here.

Notice of Collection

The personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of the City of Toronto Act, S.O. 2006, Chapter 11. Schedule A, s. 136(c). The information is used to determine program eligibility; for statistical reporting; and for outcomes follow-up and evaluation. Questions about this collection can be directed to Small Business Consultant, Economic Development and Culture, Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, Toronto, ON M1P 4P5; or by email at enterprisetoronto@toronto.ca or telephone at 416-396-5243.

Contact Information and Eligibility

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Business Name

Address

City

Province

Postal Code

Phone

Website

Would you like to subscribe to the Enterprise Toronto e-newsletter?

Personal Information

Birthdate

Gender

Are you a member of a visible minority?

Eligibility

Are Proposing a new or existing business?

Are you 18 and over?

Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Ontario?

Have you received a Starter Company grant before?

Have you received another grant before? If yes, please specify.

If yes, please identify

Do you have a location in Toronto?

Are you prepared to commit to the business training components of the Starter Company Plus Program?

Can you demonstrate 25% cash or equivalent commitment to the business?

Detailed Application

Business Overview

Legal Structure

Sector

Describe your Credit Rating

Detailed Business Overview

Current/Existing Retail Business- Limit 750 Words

Briefly describe what your business will do and the product or service you will provide. Please also tell us where your business will be located, when you plan to launch (if a new business) and your proposed operating hours.

Proposed Pricing to Targeted Retail Customers- Limit 750 Words

Marketing Plan - Limit 750 Words

Financials

Start-up Costs - List main items and their individual cost

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Total Monthly Revenue:

Breakdown of how you will spend the Grant

Certification

I hereby certify that the statements and information in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I authorize the Program Provider, to investigate all statements or other information contained in this application form and any attachments submitted with it, unless I have stated in writing to the contrary. I understand and agree that any misrepresentation,falsification or material omission of information on this application may result in my failure to be accepted into the Starter Company Program.

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