ScaleUp
Nine-Week Program | No Fee
This award-winning ScaleUp program assists established businesses experiencing no or slow growth patterns and sustainability issues. The ScaleUp team equips entrepreneurs with the business acumen, resources, and tools necessary to maintain a profitable business with comprehensive business development services. As entrepreneurs scale their businesses, they retain and create jobs, fuel economic growth, and build strong communities.
Each week, the class works on a different side of the business. Participants learn about marketing, branding, creating mission, and creating a 30-second pitch. On the financial side, they learn about financial statements, break-even pricing, and key performance indicators. Finally, participants learn about certification and how to select the right certification and contract opportunities.
Business owners receive group advising, one-on-one mentoring, plus business sustainability and growth planning assistance. During and after the cohort, participants also receive quarterly networking opportunities with other participants, other cohorts, and alumni. After the program, alumni continue to receive one-on-one support and invitations to Executive Series classes which provide additional in-depth learning opportunities on subjects covered in the ScaleUp course.
ScaleUp Curriculum
Week 1: Introductions and Growth Goals
Week 2: Industry and Competition
Week 3: Target Market and Sales
Week 4: Marketing Strategy and Tactics
Week 5: Operations and Management
Week 6: Financial Mastery
Week 7: Access to Capital
Week 8: Contracting and Certification
Week 9: Business Sustainability and Growth Plan Presentations
Ideal Candidates
Business Age: Two Years or More
Employees: Two or More
Owner: Working Full-Time in Business
Revenue: $50,000 or More
ScaleHigher
Ten-Week Program | No Fee
ScaleHigher brings traditional business education, leadership skills building, and digital skills knowledge together into one cohort. Business owners will gain valuable insights from leadership coaches to build their business around their unique leadership style, and will work with storytelling experts to build a brand story and leverage it to drive sales. This cohort also includes a technology evaluation to inform decision-making. Peer-to-peer cohort learning connects a community of business owners and creates a supportive space to grow.
Participants learn about the benefits of cultivating a growth mindset which is the foundation of entrepreneurial success. ScaleHigher offers a structured approach for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing market opportunities. When small business owners can systematically test business ideas, they can reduce risk and increase their chances of success. This cohort also includes a technology evaluation to inform decision-making. Peer-to-peer cohort learning connects a community of business owners and creates a supportive space to grow.
ScaleHigher Curriculum
In ScaleHigher you will learn:
Module 1: You as a Leader (in your Business and Community)
Module 2: Solve Your Customer’s Problem
Module 3: Leverage Digital Tools to Grow Sales
Module 4: Build Your Brand Toolkit
Ideal Candidates
Business Age: Two Years or More
Revenue: $50,000 or More
Employees: Two or More
Status: Working on Business Full-Time
Committed to attending all 10 weeks of virtual learning via Zoom
Comfortable with trying and incorporating new digital tools into business
Now enrolling for the next ScaleHigher cohort, please click here to apply today!
