Craft Enterprise Incubation Program application form Starting 16th January 2013

A. Applicant Contact Information A1. Applicant First Name: A2. Applicant Last Name: A3. Age: A4. Personal Postal Mailing Address: A5. Personal Email Address: A6. Mobile Telephone: A7. Website/ Face book A8. Twitter

B. Applicant business information

B1. Organization/Business Name:

B2. Job Title within the Business:

B3. How many years have you been in operation?

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B4. How many employees are in your company? (Include casual employees)

C. Product information

C1. Describe ALL the products you are currently producing and those you intend to start producing in the next 6-12months (Please attach at least three good quality photographs)

C2. Describe ALL materials used in the production of the handicraft product and their origin

C3. Briefly describe the steps in the production process. Specify if each step is made by hand or with the help of tools/machine

C4. Does your production process pay specific attention to the environment? If yes, describe how you maintain an environmentally friendly process

C5. Does your production process involve the use of labor from less fortunate or marginalized groups? IF yes, explain.

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C6. Describe what you consider unique or innovative about your product

C7. Have you received any training that relates to your business or product? If yes, explain.

C8. Have you received any funding towards growing your business or improving your product? If yes, explain.

C9. What is your main source of information about the creative industry in general and craft sector in particular? (IF a website, give the URL)

C10. Have you copyrighted any of your products? If yes, what is the patent number?

D. Marketing, sales and export

D1. What are your main sales channels?

D2. What is the price range of your products?

D3. What is your average turnover per month? (Include both high and low season)

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D4. What are your main marketing tools?

D5. Are you currently exporting? If yes, to which countries?

E. Personal statement of interest

E1. Attach a personal statement of not more than 500 words in which you describe your biggest business challenge, your greatest business success and why you consider yourself an ideal candidate for the Craft Enterprise Incubation Program.

F. Declaration All information provided on and with this application is true and accurate, and that any wrong or incomplete information will lead to the cancellation of my application.

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