YSpace York-Simcoe Business Plan Bootcamp Application

Full Name Full Name First Last
Email
Address Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Phone Phone - ### - ### ####
Company Name or Business Idea
Business Postal Code
Age Range

Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+
Gender identity

Gender identity Man Woman Trans Gender Non-conforming
Do you identify with any of the following?

Do you identify with any of the following? Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuk) Official Language Minority Community (Francophone) Person with a disability or neurodiverse Newcomer to Canada (less than 5 years) Member of a visible minority in Canada Lesbian, gay, bisexual, Two-Spirit, queer, or other sexual orientation than heterosexual I do not
How did you hear about Business Plan Bootcamp?

How did you hear about Business Plan Bootcamp? Town of Georgina website or newsletter Town of East Gwillimbury website or newsletter Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury website or newsletter YSpace Newsletter Social media YSpace community member or past participant Other
Which best describes you?

Which best describes you? I have a business idea I want to develop or launch I own and operate an existing business
Which stage of the business life cycle are you at?

Which stage of the business life cycle are you at? Stage 1 - IDEA/DISCOVERY
(You have an idea and are exploring the market with respect to that idea. Your value proposition is established; you are testing ideas and identifying customers; you are looking into financing opportunities.) Stage 2 - VALIDATION
(You have an established business model; you have a functional product; you have verified your customers; you have some customer orders) Stage 3 - EFFICIENCY
(Customers are being acquired efficiently, product is deliverable at a profit and business model is being fine-tuned; You are pursuing early stage fundraising options.) Stage 4 - SCALE
(You have a validated product and market; You're attempting to drive firm growth aggressively; You're seeking large financing options, making executive hires and refining your process)
How many years have you been in business?

How many years have you been in business? 0 - 3 4 - 6 7 - 9 10 +
What sector is your business in?

What sector is your business in? Accommodation and food services / Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Construction Educational services Health care and social assistance Manufacturing Professional services Public administration Retail Transportation and warehousing Other
Type of Organization

Type of Organization Individual (not a registered business) Cooperative / Non-profit organization Incorporated Company Partnership, Limited Partnership or Joint Venture Sole Proprietorship Band or Indigenous Community-owned Incorporated Company Other
Company Website or social handle
Does your business have a co-founder?

Does your business have a co-founder? Yes No
Are you currently working on your company full-time (35+ hours/week)?

Are you currently working on your company full-time (35+ hours/week)? Yes No
Do you currently have employees?

Do you currently have employees? Yes No
What problem is your idea trying to solve?
What is your solution to the problem?
Who is your main target market?
What is your competitive advantage?
What is your revenue model? What channels do you plan to use to sell?
What are your top 3 business goals?
What one project or goal do you want to complete by the end of the eight weeks?
For example: a finished business plan, a marketing overhaul, a pricing strategy, or a digital systems upgrade. etc..
Which areas do you most want mentor support in? (select up to 3)

Which areas do you most want mentor support in? (select up to 3) Business plan development Market research and validation Financial modeling and pricing Sales strategy Marketing and branding Digital transformation and systems Operations and process Funding and grants Legal and incorporation Hiring and team Retail or storefront operations
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