COURSE - Nurture and Grow Your Business

Service Description

SBO Early-Stage Intensive – Course Overview This six-week course is for new SBOs that have already launched their businesses. It focuses on optimizing operations, accelerating growth, and establishing long-term success strategies. The course includes 6 weekly online group sessions of 2 hours each, with an additional 1 to 3 hours of individual coursework and preparation for each session. Session 1: Business Health Check and Growth Planning • Assessing current business performance • Identifying growth opportunities and challenges • Setting SMART goals for the next 6-12 months • Developing a strategic growth plan Session 2: Advanced Financial Management • Cash flow optimization techniques • Profitability analysis and improvement • Financial forecasting and budgeting • Funding options for growth (loans, investors, grants) Session 3: Streamlining Operations and Processes • Workflow analysis and optimization • Technology integration for efficiency • Quality control and continuous improvement • Scalability assessment and planning Session 4: Advanced Marketing and Customer Retention • Data-driven marketing strategies • Customer experience optimization • Loyalty program development • Referral marketing and partnerships Session 5: Team Building and Leadership • Hiring strategies for growth • Employee training and development • Performance management systems • Leadership skills for small business owners Session 6: Groundwork for Sustainability • Long-term business model evaluation • Diversification and expansion strategies • Succession planning fundamentals • Introduction to eventual transition