Program Details – SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined

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Have a for-profit business
Have annual revenues of at least $250,000
Have been in business for at least three years
Have at least one employee, other than self
Can commit to completing the full program, including trainings, submitting assignments, participating during sessions, and reaching out for help
Are coachable, ready to be challenged and supported, and willing put in the necessary work to accelerate growth

SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is an enriching program featuring a structured curriculum, expert mentorship, and invaluable networking opportunities. Tailored sessions cover everything from strategic planning to financial management, allowing you to integrate newfound knowledge into your business in real-time. As you progress, anticipate a memorable graduation ceremony, marking the beginning of your continued growth within the program's alumni network. Elevate your leadership and business acumen by applying now and redefine the future of your small business.

Module 1 – Being an Effective Leader

Being a strategic and effective leader is what growing entrepreneurs strive to become. In Module 1, entrepreneurs will learn how to identify and embrace a CEO mindset, manage time more efficiently, deliver high-caliber performance, and think strategically about their business. Learners will also learn how the influence of current events shapes their business and how to tap into cultural awareness to expand their perspective.

Module 2 – Business Planning and Development

Module 2 introduces the Strategic Growth Plan and demonstrates how participants will use it to create their own business growth roadmaps throughout their learning experience. This module provides a foundational glimpse into the participant's business goals and purpose, as well as into ways in which they can strategically grow and plan for their business using proven and practical formulas. Learners will be challenged through strategic thinking and planning, and how to leverage their existing business data in decision making. This module also covers disaster preparedness strategies such as how to sustain business growth during a pandemic.

Module 3 – Business Finance and Raising Capital

Understanding how finance applies to business is essential to entrepreneurship. This module will give participants a deeper understanding of financials and the business’s financial state, dissecting and understanding financial statements, managing cash flow, knowing when and how to outsource bookkeeping and overall account management, and the process of raising capital.

Module 4 – HR, Hiring, and Company Culture

In this module, participants will learn from HR experts about the importance of overall human capital, operations management and software, team building and management that focuses on recruiting and retention, and payroll. Participants will also dive into the importance of company culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion and how to make strategic adjustments within the business ecosystem.

Module 5 – Marketing and Building Brand Awareness

Participants will learn the foundations of marketing, from the 4 Ps to the differences between marketing and branding and traditional versus digital marketing. This module covers aspects of public relations, advertising, and how to conduct and apply market research properly. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of marketing avenues and how to utilize marketing platforms and systems.

Module 6 – Driving Sales

In this module, participants will build knowledge of selling, from understanding the difference between inbound and outbound sales to creating buyer personas, implementing effective selling strategies, utilizing software, prioritizing customer success, conducting competitive analysis, and applying necessary data. Participants will also focus on their elevator pitch and how to sell to investors.

Module 7 – Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategies

In this module, participants will understand the inner workings of digital marketing and how to develop comprehensive social media strategies, learn the differences between organic and paid social media, and how to leverage the two, influencer marketing, and online reviews. Participants will acknowledge the state of their reputation and how to manage it successfully while also learning the metaverse and how it affects businesses.

Module 8 – Legal Compliance, Intellectual Property, and Contracts

Participants will gain knowledge of intellectual property, trademarks, and contracts. This module will cover legal compliance and how to abide by state and national laws, rules, and regulations.

Providing practical skills, business coaching, and actionable training you can immediately implement

Is T.H.R.I.V.E. for me?

A Transformative Experience for You and Your Business

Program Dates & Components

Curriculum Overview

Module 1 – Being an Effective Leader

Module 2 – Business Planning and Development

Module 3 – Business Finance and Raising Capital

Module 4 – HR, Hiring, and Company Culture

Module 5 – Marketing and Building Brand Awareness

Module 6 – Driving Sales

Module 7 – Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategies

Module 8 – Legal Compliance, Intellectual Property, and Contracts

Apply to T.H.R.I.V.E. and join the ranks of 8,000+ graduates who have accelerated their business growth with this free program.

Providing practical skills, business coaching, and actionable training you can immediately implement

Is T.H.R.I.V.E. for me?

A Transformative Experience for You and Your Business

Program Dates & Components

Curriculum Overview

Module 1 – Being an Effective Leader

Module 2 – Business Planning and Development

Module 3 – Business Finance and Raising Capital

Module 4 – HR, Hiring, and Company Culture

Module 5 – Marketing and Building Brand Awareness

Module 6 – Driving Sales

Module 7 – Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategies

Module 8 – Legal Compliance, Intellectual Property, and Contracts

Apply to T.H.R.I.V.E. and join the ranks of 8,000+ graduates who have accelerated their business growth with this free program.

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