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Small Business.
Big Impact.


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.

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Small businesses are a
critical part of rural economies.

Key Dates and Curriculum

Alabama

Application Window: Applications are currently open and will close on June 1st  .

Orientation September 4 – 6; 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 September 9
Identify sources of innovation and learn to distinguish good ideas from viable business opportunities.

Financial Statements Workshop September 16
Connect daily activities to financial statements. Learn how to analyze them and use them to guide management decisions.

Money and Metrics September 23
Explore financial analysis in-depth, including financial statements for different types of businesses. Learn to drive a financial forecast.

You Are The Leader October 7
Understand how your leadership style influences your team and business. Create a vision statement for your company.

It's the People October 14
Learn best practices for hiring and developing employees to build a positive business culture that supports growth.

Marketing and Selling October 21
Define your target market and develop a customer profile and value proposition. Understand the buyer’s journey and new customer acquisition.

Operations & Processes October 28
Evaluate current processes with an operational audit and process mapping. Empower employees and use technology to improve efficiency and scalability.

Being Bankable November 4
Refine your Growth Plan financial forecast and discuss funding options. Understand simple valuation tools to drive value creation.

Action for Growth November 19-22; 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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Minnesota

Application Window: Applications are currently open and will close on June 1st

Orientation September 11 – 13; 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 September 16
Identify sources of innovation and learn to distinguish good ideas from viable business opportunities.

Financial Statements Workshop September 23
Connect daily activities to financial statements. Learn how to analyze them and use them to guide management decisions.

Money and Metrics September 30
Explore financial analysis in-depth, including financial statements for different types of businesses. Learn to drive a financial forecast.

You Are The Leader October 14
Understand how your leadership style influences your team and business. Create a vision statement for your company.

It's the People October 21
Learn best practices for hiring and developing employees to build a positive business culture that supports growth.

Marketing and Selling October 28
Define your target market and develop a customer profile and value proposition. Understand the buyer’s journey and new customer acquisition.

Operations & Processes November 4
Evaluate current processes with an operational audit and process mapping. Empower employees and use technology to improve efficiency and scalability.

Being Bankable November 11
Refine your Growth Plan financial forecast and discuss funding options. Understand simple valuation tools to drive value creation.

Action for Growth December 3-6; 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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West Virginia

Application Window: Applications are currently open and will close on June 1st

Orientation September 18 – 20; 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 September 23
Identify sources of innovation and learn to distinguish good ideas from viable business opportunities.

Financial Statements Workshop September 30
Connect daily activities to financial statements. Learn how to analyze them and use them to guide management decisions.

Money and Metrics October 7
Explore financial analysis in-depth, including financial statements for different types of businesses. Learn to drive a financial forecast.

You Are The Leader October 21
Understand how your leadership style influences your team and business. Create a vision statement for your company.

It's the People October 28
Learn best practices for hiring and developing employees to build a positive business culture that supports growth.

Marketing and Selling November 4
Define your target market and develop a customer profile and value proposition. Understand the buyer’s journey and new customer acquisition.

Operations & Processes November 11
Evaluate current processes with an operational audit and process mapping. Empower employees and use technology to improve efficiency and scalability.

Being Bankable November 18
Refine your Growth Plan financial forecast and discuss funding options. Understand simple valuation tools to drive value creation.

Action for Growth December 10-13; 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

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Eligibility

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:

  • Small business owner or co-owner
  • Business revenues over $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year
  • Business in operation for 2+ years
  • Business with 2+ employees (including the owner)

 

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