Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses has helped entrepreneurs across the country grow their businesses for over a decade by offering a free practical business training program, access to capital, and personalized support services.
Now, we are expanding, bringing this best-in-class training program to rural communities across America.
Application Window: Applications are currently open and will close on December 8th
Orientation February 28 - March 1; In-person
Meet faculty, peers and a network of business support providers. Use tools to analyze your business history and current state, and begin exploring your Growth Plan. Determine factors that affect your business growth. Identify key metrics and create a dashboard. Define the characteristics of a growth opportunity.
Growth and Opportunities March 4
Identify sources of innovation and learn to distinguish good ideas from viable business opportunities.
Financial Statements Workshop March 11
Connect daily activities to financial statements. Learn how to analyze them and use them to guide management decisions.
Money and Metrics March 18
Explore financial analysis in-depth, including financial statements for different types of businesses. Learn to drive a financial forecast.
You Are The Leader April 1
Understand how your leadership style influences your team and business. Create a vision statement for your company.
It's the People April 8
Learn best practices for hiring and developing employees to build a positive business culture that supports growth.
Marketing and Selling April 15
Define your target market and develop a customer profile and value proposition. Understand the buyer’s journey and new customer acquisition.
Operations & Processes April 22
Evaluate current processes with an operational audit and process mapping. Empower employees and use technology to improve efficiency and scalability.
Being Bankable April 29
Refine your Growth Plan financial forecast and discuss funding options. Understand simple valuation tools to drive value creation.
Action for Growth May 14 - 17; In-person
Learn and practice negotiations, advocacy and digital marketing. Create an advisory board, present your Growth Plan and receive feedback.
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Application Window: Applications are currently open and will close on December 1st
Orientation February 21 - 23; In-person
Meet faculty, peers and a network of business support providers. Use tools to analyze your business history and current state, and begin exploring your Growth Plan. Determine factors that affect your business growth. Identify key metrics and create a dashboard. Define the characteristics of a growth opportunity.
Growth and Opportunities February 26
Identify sources of innovation and learn to distinguish good ideas from viable business opportunities.
Financial Statements Workshop March 4
Connect daily activities to financial statements. Learn how to analyze them and use them to guide management decisions.
Money and Metrics March 11
Explore financial analysis in-depth, including financial statements for different types of businesses. Learn to drive a financial forecast.
You Are The Leader March 18
Understand how your leadership style influences your team and business. Create a vision statement for your company.
It's the People April 1
Learn best practices for hiring and developing employees to build a positive business culture that supports growth.
Marketing and Selling April 8
Define your target market and develop a customer profile and value proposition. Understand the buyer’s journey and new customer acquisition.
Operations & Processes April 15
Evaluate current processes with an operational audit and process mapping. Empower employees and use technology to improve efficiency and scalability.
Being Bankable April 22
Refine your Growth Plan financial forecast and discuss funding options. Understand simple valuation tools to drive value creation.
Action for Growth May 7 - 10; In-person
Learn and practice negotiations, advocacy and digital marketing. Create an advisory board, present your Growth Plan and receive feedback.
Join Our Online Info Session to Learn More
Apply Now
Classes starting soon - Applications are currently closed. Contact us here to receive updates about future opportunities.
Orientation - September 6–8: In-person
Growth and Opportunities - September 18
Financial Statements Workshop - September 25
Money and Metrics - October 2
You Are The Leader - October 16
It's the People - October 23
Marketing and Selling - October 30
Operations & Processes - November 6
Being Bankable - November 13
Action for Growth - November 28–December 1: In-person
Classes starting soon - Applications are currently closed. Contact us here to receive updates about future opportunities.
Orientation - September 20–22: In-person
Growth and Opportunities - September 25
Financial Statements Workshop - October 2
Money and Metrics - October 16
You Are The Leader - October 26–27: In-person
It's the People - October 30
Marketing and Selling - November 6
Operations & Processes - November 13
Being Bankable - November 27
Action for Growth - December 5–8: In-person
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed for business owners who have a business poised for growth. We look for applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their communities and who generally meet these criteria: