Cómo empezar
Las preguntas de la aplicación
Si está interesado en convertirse en vendedor, tómese un momento y mire la lista de preguntas que encontrará en la aplicación. El proceso de solicitud es simple pero importante porque el jurado tendrá en cuenta cada pregunta.
Acuerdo de licencia
Los Berwyn Shops han sido diseñadas y creadas para ayudar a las empresas a tener éxito, ¡así como a seguir siendo responsables y seguras! Por favor, mire al documento de arrendamiento, que usted aceptará y firmará antes de abrir su tienda. Los vendedores serán responsables de sus tiendas y de algunos mantenimientos de las áreas públicas en el sitio.
Plan de Negocios
Un plan de negocios elaborado sirve como una hoja de ruta para su pequeña empresa. También demuestra preparación para esta aventura de incubadora, por lo que se requiere una cuando se aplica.
No lo olvide
Tenga en cuenta que se le pedirá que ingrese el EIN de su empresa y cargue fotos de alta resolución de los productos o servicios que se venderán.
Será seleccionado por un jurado de 13 miembros comunitarios.
Estará inscrito en una serie de talleres con lideres empresariales.
Estará ubicado en una tienda pequeña de 12’x15’ que tiene electricidad y WiFi.
Se le animará a diseñar su tienda para reflejar su creatividad y estética de marca
Estará apoyado y promovido por medios impresos, digitales, y sociales.
Estará expuesto a la conducción y al tráfico peatonal a lo largo de Roosevelt Road
Podrá probar el mercado local antes de comprometerse con una tienda en toda regla
La fecha límite es el 16 de enero de 2023
Como un vendedor, usted:
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What will the Berwyn Shops hours be?From May to December 2024, the hours will be as follows: Fridays from 11AM to 7 PM Saturdays from 10AM to 6PM Sundays from 11AM to 5PM
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Is the $4,000 for rent due all at once?No. The $4000 is the total rent for the entire 2024 season (from May to December). It is not due all at once nor is it all due at the beginning of the season. $500 will be due the 1st of each month for the 8-month season.
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What is the NAICS code on the business plan?It is the North American Industry Classification System. It is a classification of business establishments by type of economic activity (process of production). To search for your business’s category, click here.
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Will BDC help with the interior design portion of the shops?Yes. Design plans will be submitted to the Homegrown Coordinator and are subject to approval by the BDC team (to ensure feasibility). The Coordinator will connect vendors with interior designers, experts in displays, etc. as needed for mentorship and insight. The BDC team is also considering financial support to cover the cost of interior design work that is permanently attached to the shops (i.e. shelves, etc.). The BDC financial support will NOT cover appliances or items that vendors plan to take with them at the end of the season.
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Who is allowed to run my Shop?You, as the business owner, are expected to adequately staff your shop during the mandatory hours (see question above). You can also appoint designated representatives of your business who can run the shop for you (if you are unable to do so). However, your designated representative will be responsible for your Shop, securing the site, and communicating with the Project Manager if any issues arise. Also, designated representatives must be of legal working age. More information about this regulation can be found here.
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What security measures will be on-site?Fencing will be located along the entire perimeter of the incubator location. The gates, trash, and restroom will be locked. There are security cameras on-site. Shop vendors may decide to add additional security measures for their shops; however, they will be responsible for providing the equipment, etc.
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How will vendors be selected?A jury committee of 13 community volunteers will be selecting the participating vendors. They will be reviewing the applications and business plans. So, it is important that applicants provide thoughtful, complete, and accurate answers to both documents. As a note, the goal is to have a variety of products offered at the Shops. As such, vendors with similar products may not all be selected.
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What happens at the end of the season, in December of 2023?The 2023 season will end in December, which means that the first group of vendors will be asked to remove their products from the Shops. They will graduate from the program and hopefully move into a brick-and-mortar space. The Berwyn Development Corporation will continue to support the businesses and business owners even after they graduate from the program. Starting in January of 2024, the Berwyn Shops will begin preparing for the new cohort of vendors. The second season will officially start in May of 2024.
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Do I need a Berwyn business license?Yes, all participating vendors will need a Berwyn business license (even if they have a license in other parts of Illinois). However, businesses are NOT required to show proof of a business license during the application process. It will be required once the 12 vendors are selected.
agradecimiento especial
A nuestros vendedores de 2022: ¡GRACIAS! Ha sido un gran placer conocerlos a ustedes, sus productos y sus pequeñas empresas. Estamos ORGULLOSOS de ustedes y de todo el arduo trabajo que han puesto en la primera temporada de los Berwyn Shops. Han demostrado excelencia, paciencia, creatividad y pasión. ¡No podemos esperar a ver qué hacen a continuación!
