About the Program
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services. To date, the program has served over 6,700 small business owners across all 50 states, and has resulted in immediate and sustained business growth for the alumni of the program.
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Videos from our Alumni on Program Impact
10,000 Small Businesses graduates filmed their small business stories and shared them with Goldman Sachs to show the impact the program has had on their businesses. Program graduates are more likely to report revenue growth and job creation than U.S. small businesses generally. Growth is seen within six months of graduation, and notably businesses are still growing 18 months and 30 months after completing the program.
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A Lasting Network
Along with greater access to business education, financial capital, and business support services, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses provides an invaluable alumni network; 85% of participants report doing business with each other. Data shows business and personal relationships built through the program are enduring and contribute to business growth.
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Ongoing Mentoring
Through mentoring from business advisors and program partners, 10,000 Small Businesses graduates receive ongoing support to help them to continue to grow their businesses and create jobs.
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Articles for Small Business Owners
We've assembled some useful articles for small business owners on subjects ranging from marketing and selling to finance.
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