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Pioneer Center for Business Opportunity

TENANT APPLICATION 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Note: Assistance with any portion of this application is available upon request. 

1.  GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of Applicant ______________________________________________

Current Address ________________________________________________

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Former address (if less than 2 years at current address) ________________

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Telephone (h) ____________________ Telephone (w) _________________

Social Security # ___________________ Federal tax ID # ______________

Business Name _________________________________________________

Contact person (if different) _______________________________________

Type of company  ____ Sole proprietorship  _____ Corporation  ____ LLC

                             ____ Partnership             _____ Subchapter S

Is the business currently in operation?  _____ Yes      _____ No

Is yes, the year founded  _______

If no, where are you employed?  __________________________________

Do you currently have a business license?  ______ Yes   _____ No

If so, where?  _________________________________________________

Do you have a business plan?   ______ Yes   _____ No

(Note: A business plan is required. Assistance is available upon request.)

2. INFORMATION ON BUSINESS PRODUCT/SERVICE

Briefly describe your product or service:  _____________________________

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Briefly describe the market for your product/service (your target customer):

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In what geographic area are your customers located?  __________________

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Who are your competitors? _______________________________________

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What is your competitive advantage? ________________________________

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How do/will you market and distribute your product or service?

____ Direct mail    ____ Personal contacts made by owner

____ Sales force    ____ Publication

____ Other (explain) ____________________________________________

3. INFORMATION ON BUSINESS PRODUCT/SERVICE

Describe your past experience that relates to your product/service and the length of that experience (attach résumé) ________________________________

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List names and titles of any other offices or key personnel (attach résumé if possible) _____________________________________________________

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4. BUSINESS SERVICE NEEDS

What types of office support services are you interested in?

_____ Receptionist _____ Secretarial/word processing      ____ Copier

_____ Mail handling        _____ Conference room                      ____ Fax machine

_____ Internet                _____ Other  ______________________________

Do you currently have an accountant?   _____ Yes   _____ No

Do you currently have an attorney?      ______Yes   _____ No

Do you need management assistance?  ______Yes  _____ No

          If yes, what type? _________________________________________

Do you need marketing assistance?      ______ Yes  ____ No

          If yes, what type? _________________________________________

5. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

Are you currently occupying a facility (either in your home or at a commercial location)?    ______ Yes   ______ No

If yes, what is your current square footage?

          Office  _____________ sq.ft.     Manufacturing ______________sq.ft.

What is your approximate monthly cost for this facility?

          Rent $__________           Utilities $___________

How many square feet of space, please describe the machinery and equipment to be located on the premises and what service support is needed to maintain this equipment (i.e., electrical load, venting, cooling, etc.) _______________

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Will you require any of these special facility needs?

_____ Loading docks _____ High voltage _____ Liquids or chemical waste disposal

_____ Other (specify) ___________________________________________

If accepted as a tenant, when will you want to start occupancy in the facility?

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How many total employees will be occupying the space?

                                                Current       1st year        2nd year

Full time                                   _______       ______        ______

Part time (<36 hrs/wk)             _______       ______        ______

6. OTHER

How did you learn about the Pioneer Center for Business Opportunity?

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How did you think your participation in the Center will benefit your business?

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7. BUSINESS FINANCIAL INFORMATION

What are your projections for total gross sales volume?

1st year ______________ 2nd year _____________      3rd year ________

What is the projected source and amount of financing for operating your business?

                                      1st year                  2nd year                 3rd year

Cash/equity             $____________        $___________      $__________

Loan(s)                   $____________        $___________      $__________

Sales                       $____________        $___________      $__________

Other                      $____________        $___________      $__________

Are you currently seeking additional funding for your business?

          _______ Yes    ______ No         If yes, please state funds needed: $_______

Where do you plan to obtain these funds? ___________________________

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List your business’s bank references (including branch location and representative name) _______________________________________________________

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Complete the attached cash flow projection worksheet and return with your application. 

I hereby apply for admission to the Pioneer Center for Business Opportunity. I understand that the information contained in this application will be held in the strictest confidence. I understand that, as part of the screening process, my credit history and financial references may be investigated. I further understand that this application is subject to review and in no way guarantees my admittance to the Center, and that no liability will be assumed by the Pioneer Center for Business Opportunity or by Mountain Empire Regional Business Incubator, Inc.

 

Signature _______________________________    Date ________________

 

Return this application to:         Pioneer Center for Business Opportunity
                                               P. O. Box 408
                                               Duffield, VA  24244