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 and predominantly rural states across America.
Small businesses are a critical part of rural economies.
This expansion of 10,000 Small Businesses means that we’re creating opportunity for entrepreneurs everywhere.
Application Deadline - June 29
Orientation - September 6-8: 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 18
Identify sources of innovation and learn to distinguish good ideas from viable business opportunities.
Financial Statements Workshop - September 25
Connect daily activities to financial statements. Learn how to analyze them and use them to guide management decisions.
Money and Metrics - October 2
Explore financial analysis in-depth, including financial statements for different types of businesses. Learn to drive a financial forecast.
You Are The Leader - October 16
Understand how your leadership style influences your team and business. Create a vision statement for your company.
It's the People - October 23
Learn best practices for hiring and developing employees to build a positive business culture that supports growth.
Marketing and Selling - October 30
Define your target market and develop a customer profile and value proposition. Understand the buyer’s journey and new customer acquisition.
Operations & Processes - November 6
Evaluate current processes with an operational audit and process mapping. Empower employees and use technology to improve efficiency and scalability.
Being Bankable - November 13
Refine your Growth Plan financial forecast and discuss funding options. Understand simple valuation tools to drive value creation.
Action for Growth - November 29-December 1: In-person
Learn and practice negotiations, advocacy and digital marketing. Create an advisory board, present your Growth Plan and receive feedback.
Application Deadline - June 29
Orientation - September 13-15: 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 25
Identify sources of innovation and learn to distinguish good ideas from viable business opportunities.
Financial Statements Workshop - October 2
Connect daily activities to financial statements. Learn how to analyze them and use them to guide management decisions.
Money and Metrics - October 16
Explore financial analysis in-depth, including financial statements for different types of businesses. Learn to drive a financial forecast.
You Are The Leader - October 26-27: In-person
Understand how your leadership style influences your team and business. Create a vision statement for your company.
It's the People - October 30
Learn best practices for hiring and developing employees to build a positive business culture that supports growth.
Marketing and Selling - November 6
Define your target market and develop a customer profile and value proposition. Understand the buyer’s journey and new customer acquisition.
Operations & Processes - November 13
Evaluate current processes with an operational audit and process mapping. Empower employees and use technology to improve efficiency and scalability.
Being Bankable - November 27
Refine your Growth Plan financial forecast and discuss funding options. Understand simple valuation tools to drive value creation.
Action for Growth - December 6-8: In-person
Learn and practice negotiations, advocacy and digital marketing. Create an advisory board, present your Growth Plan and receive feedback.
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:
