Education

About the Program

Designed with Babson College, the nation's top school for entrepreneurship, this 12-week program provides 100 total hours of hands-on learning, mentorship, and networking. Participants engage in collaborative discussions, peer exercises, and experiential skill-building to identify new opportunities, adopt growth practices, and build a tailored plan designed to support long-term success. Fully funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation, the program is free and available in all 50 states.

71%: Report Revenue Growth Within 18 Months¹
84%: Report Doing Business With Other Alumni²
99%: Would Recommend the Program²

Who is Eligible?

Applicants must be the owner or co-owner of a small business with at least two years in operation. Businesses must generate more than $75,000 in annual revenue and have a minimum of two employees, including the owner.

Curriculum

Over the course of the program, small business owners will gain the skills needed to recognize new opportunities, embrace practices that increase business growth, and ultimately develop a customized growth plan for their business.

What Participants LearnOver 12 weeks, you’ll build practical skills across core areas of business growth.

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Management & HiringLearn best practices for finding, hiring, and retaining the talent you need to successfully grow your business. Create a culture that reflects your values and goals and can help position you competitively in the market for talent.

Marketing & SalesUnderstand your target customer and craft a marketing strategy (tools, tactics, and channels) to reach that customer.

Money & MetricsDive into your financials. Learn what they say about your business and how you can use metrics to make better management decisions.

Operations & TechnologyLearn key strategies for improving your operations and processes. Use technology to help improve efficiency and profitability, allowing you more time to work on, rather than in, your business.

Leadership & ResultsStudy leadership styles and enhance your personal leadership skills. Discover what motivates your team, and work with key employees to craft and communicate your business’s vision statement.

Planning & ProgressCreate your growth strategy and identify the tactical steps you'll take to implement it. Develop a dashboard with the key success metrics to track progress.

Vision & StrategyExplore your business’s history, consider your exit strategy, and learn what makes a good growth opportunity. Identify the resources you need to grow and the risks you need to manage.

Alumni Programming

After completing the 10,000 Small Businesses program, you will join an active alumni community that offers regular webinars, continuing education, networking opportunities, and in-person gatherings. After graduation, 84% of graduates report collaborating with each other, which is correlated with a higher likelihood of revenue and job growth down the line.¹

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