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What is included in the retail space?: Participants in Pop Shops On Main are provided a 8’ x 10’ retail space that includes utilities, heat, a portable AC unit, and garbage service.

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1. What is a retail incubator?: Pop Shops On Main nurtures new small business owners by removing barriers to starting a small business and providing technical resources.

2. What is included in the retail space?: Participants in Pop Shops On Main are provided a 8’ x 10’ retail space that includes utilities, heat, a portable AC unit, and garbage service.

3. Do the Pop Shops have running water?: No. A portable restroom is located on site.

4. What are the requirements of participating in the retail incubator program?: Entrepreneurs are required to pay 10% of their monthly revenue, keep regular shop hours, provide their own signage, and attend monthly roundtable sessions with the Small Business Development Center to discuss what it takes to run a small business.

5. What are the technical resources provided?: The City of Bothell has partnered with the Washington Small Business Development Center to provide technical assistance like learning how to write a business plan, creating a marketing plan, or understanding the financial needs of your business are examples of the SBDC’s technical expertise. More information can be found here.

6. Do the Pop Shops pay rent?: No but entrepreneurs are required to pay 10% of their monthly revenue,

7. What are the Pop Shops’ hours of operation?: Pop Shops are required to maintain regular business hours: Thursday – Saturday, noon – 6 p.m. and Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.

8. Are there any other requirements?: Entrepreneurs enter into a concession agreement with the City of Bothell, are required to a City of Bothell business license, and insurance.