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1 BUSINESS START-UP MICROENTERPRISE GRANT The Business Start-Up MicroEnterprise Grant is designed to assist new businesses by providing federal grant funds in an effort to defray costs associated with the starting of the business. The program may provide up to a $2,000 reimbursement grant to eligible businesses. 1. The business is located outside the boundaries of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) target areas. Call (562) to verify site eligibility. Criteria for Participation 6. Business owner must be an individual / sole proprietor only. 7. No more than 5 employees (4 employees plus business owner). 8. Business owner must show proof of income. 9. Copy of identification (DUNS Number) is required. 10. All City of Long Beach fees must be paid prior receiving a rebate. 11. Other restrictions may apply. NOTE: Grant funds (a maximum of $2,000) can only reimburse legitimate start-up costs associated with opening the business. 2. Applications to participate in the program are submitted within the first year of business operations. 3. The new business is located in a commercial storefront located on the ground floor of a building with an individual address and an entrance accessible to the public. 4. The business owner must complete a one on one consulting session with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). 5. The business is open to the public and licensed in the City of Long Beach. For More Information Contact: City of Long Beach Neighborhood Services Bureau 100 W. Broadway, Suite 550 Long Beach, CA (562) Or visit our website: The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) BSMG Flyer 08/16

2 HOW DO WE FINISH THE CLIENT S POWER POINT PRESENTATION AND THE GOVERNMENT RFP BY TOMORROW WHEN WE RE SO SHORT STAFFED? WHO S GOING TO TRAIN THE NEW GUY AND WHAT IF HE DOESN T WORK OUT? DO I BUY A BUILDING OR CONTINUE PAYING A BLOOD-THIRSTY LANDLORD WHO DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH PARKING FOR MY EMPLOYEES? HOW DO WE GET BIGGER ACCOUNTS? HOW DO WE KEEP FROM GETTING TOO BIG TOO FAST? HOW DO WE GENERATE MORE PROFIT ON EXISTING BUSINESS? SHOULD WE HIRE A NEW EMPLOYEE OR UPGRADE OUR EQUIPMENT? DO WE GET A LOAN, LAY PEOPLE OFF, OR CLOSE OUR DOORS? HOW DO WE MARKET Long OUR PRODUCT Beach IN A BAD ECONOMY Small WHEN WE RE BEING Business OVERSPENT? SHOULD Development WE KEEP OUR INTERNAL SALES FORCE OR Center WORK WITH INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS? THE CLIENT WANTS HIS ORDER BY 4 P.M. NEXT FRIDAY AND WE CAN T GET ANYONE ON THE PHONE TO CONFIRM SHIPMENT. IT S 4:30, THE PRINTER IS STUCK IN TRAFFIC WITH 5,000 CATALOGS AND THEY NEED TO SHIP BY 5 TODAY. WHY DOES THE RECEPTIONIST ALWAYS CALL IN SICK ON FRIDAYS AND MONDAYS TM Welcome to the Long Beach Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Whether you are an established business or thinking about starting a business, the Long Beach SBDC provides many services to assist you. No cost one-on-one consulting is provided by expert Business Advisors in the following areas: Business Planning Internet Services Marketing Government Contracts Legal Finance Human Resources International Trade provide current and practical information on business topics ranging from the basics to more advanced business (562) Long Beach Small Business Development Center

3 BUSINESS START-UP MICROENTERPRISE GRANT Income Eligibility Form Date Submitted: Business Opening Date: Business Hours: Business License No: Date Issued: No. of Employees (including owner): Business Name: Business Owner: Business Address: Zip Code: Mailing Address: Zip Code: Business Phone: ( ) Alternate Phone: ( ) BUSINESS OWNER(S) INFORMATION M or F HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD WHITE/CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY: IF YOU HAVE A MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE PLEASE CHOOSE ONLY TWO BLACK/AFRIC AN AMERICAN ASIAN AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA NATIVE NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER HISPANIC/LATINO ANNUAL GROSS HOUSEHOLD INCOME HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD SIGNATURE Business owner must show proof of income: In order to determine income eligibility, the applicant must submit income documentation including income tax return from previous year and one or more of the following 2 nd party income verification document. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Student Aid (loans, grants) Article of Incorporation & 1120 benefits statement Alimony/Spousal Support Form Corporate Tax Return Retirement/Pension benefits Child Support (Corporation) Disability benefits statement Trust fund disbursements Paycheck stubs/earnings Public Assistance Income (TANF, AFDC, Death benefits statement (three most current) General Relief) Notice of Action Periodic payments (trusts, annuities, Statement from employer (if self- Veteran s Administration benefits statement inheritance, royalties, insurance employed and paid direct cash) National Guard/Military income benefits policies or lottery/casino winnings) Unemployment benefits statement statement Cash contributions (signed statement Social Security benefits statement GI Bill benefits statement from person contributing) Program Eligibility Questions: (circle answer) 1) Are you a new business owner? YES or NO 2) Did you buy an existing business? YES or NO 3) Are you a current business owner expanding your business? YES or NO Business Name & Address of other location(s): 4) Is your business now open to the public? YES or NO BSMG 08/16

4 Program Eligibility Guidelines 1. Start-Up Business must participate within the first year of business operation. 2. Start-Up Business must be a business office or storefront business (Home-Base Business is ineligible). 3. Start-Up Business must be an individual / sole proprietor only. 4. No more than 5 employees (4 employees plus business owner). 5. Must have a copy of a current business license. 6. Must be open to the public. 7. All City of Long Beach fees must be paid prior receiving a rebate. 8. Business owner must show proof of income: In order to determine income eligibility, the applicant must submit income documentation including income tax return from previous year and one or more of the following 2 nd party income verification document. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Student Aid (loans, grants) Article of Incorporation & 1120 benefits statement Alimony/Spousal Support Form Corporate Tax Return Retirement/Pension benefits Child Support (Corporation) Disability benefits statement Trust fund disbursements Paycheck stubs/earnings Public Assistance Income (TANF, AFDC, Death benefits statement (three most current) General Relief) Notice of Action Periodic payments (trusts, annuities, Statement from employer (if self- Veteran s Administration benefits statement inheritance, royalties, insurance employed and paid direct cash) National Guard/Military income benefits policies or lottery/casino winnings) Unemployment benefits statement statement Cash contributions (signed statement Social Security benefits statement GI Bill benefits statement from person contributing) The total projected annual gross income of all adults 18 years of age or older living in the home must be submitted for income eligibility. Applicant Certification: I acknowledge and agree to the above eligibility requirements and certify that all information provided herein is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Verification will be provided, if requested. Business Owner/Operator (Print or Type) Business Owner/Operator Signature Date This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) BSMG 08/16 Eligible for Business Start-Up Program Ineligible for Business Start-Up Program Office Use Only

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