Responsiveness to customers requests for new product offerings. What is your legal structure (sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or s-corporation? Who are the owners, and what percent ownership does each hold? When was the company purchased or started if an existing business? Will there be a board of directors? If so, who are the officers? Example: ABC is a sole proprietorship equally owned by Mr. and Mrs. Smith. They are looking to establish the business on July 1, 2017. Describe how you will your business if you are not currently in business. If you are currently in operations, describe how you started your business and any key events that have happened between start-up and now. If you are purchasing an existing business, include details such as when the business was started, key events, why the business is being sold, and a financial history summary. Example: The owners plan to open NAME on July 1, 2017. The intended site for operations was previously a restaurant, and so limited work will be needed to the property in order to begin operations. The owners have already drafted a menu and have a list of prospective employees that will be hired. Once the building is purchased, the owners will work to obtain the necessary licensing through the PA Department of Agriculture and PA Liquor Control Board. The opening date of July 1, 2017 will be a soft opening. The owners are planning a grand opening event for July 14, 2017, which will feature live music, food specials, and a formal ribbon cutting ceremony. Provide details on your location such as: Full physical address Description of the surrounding businesses and general area Traffic count and patterns if important to your business (traffic count can be obtained from the PA Department of Transportation website) Details on exterior such as parking availability, handicap accessibility, signage Zoning and any necessary licensing Detailed information on interior including square footage and general layout If a leased property, provide details on who the landlord is, what the lease rate is, and any important details Information on property if the building is owned Renovation/expansion plans if applicable Any significant advantages of the location If you’ll be a business, state this and include information on how your home will be used (will you have a dedicated home office, be working out of your garage, etc.). Also make sure you’re able to do business out of your home. Example:
Responsiveness to customers requests for new product offerings. What is your legal structure (sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or s-corporation? Who are the owners, and what percent ownership does each hold? When was the company purchased or started if an existing business? Will there be a board of directors? If so, who are the officers? Example: ABC is a sole proprietorship equally owned by Mr. and Mrs. Smith. They are looking to establish the business on July 1, 2017. Describe how you will your business if you are not currently in business. If you are currently in operations, describe how you started your business and any key events that have happened between start-up and now. If you are purchasing an existing business, include details such as when the business was started, key events, why the business is being sold, and a financial history summary. Example: The owners plan to open NAME on July 1, 2017. The intended site for operations was previously a restaurant, and so limited work will be needed to the property in order to begin operations. The owners have already drafted a menu and have a list of prospective employees that will be hired. Once the building is purchased, the owners will work to obtain the necessary licensing through the PA Department of Agriculture and PA Liquor Control Board. The opening date of July 1, 2017 will be a soft opening. The owners are planning a grand opening event for July 14, 2017, which will feature live music, food specials, and a formal ribbon cutting ceremony. Provide details on your location such as: Full physical address Description of the surrounding businesses and general area Traffic count and patterns if important to your business (traffic count can be obtained from the PA Department of Transportation website) Details on exterior such as parking availability, handicap accessibility, signage Zoning and any necessary licensing Detailed information on interior including square footage and general layout If a leased property, provide details on who the landlord is, what the lease rate is, and any important details Information on property if the building is owned Renovation/expansion plans if applicable Any significant advantages of the location If you’ll be a business, state this and include information on how your home will be used (will you have a dedicated home office, be working out of your garage, etc.). Also make sure you’re able to do business out of your home. Example:
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