Southeast Increase for Small Business Owners Seeking Business Growth
The Southeast Increase Program is dedicated to educating small business owners in Raleigh, NC, with special emphasis on businesses in the Southeast Raleigh community. We aim to equip entrepreneurs with the skills, strategies, and systems necessary to create business growth through the creation of a strategic growth plan.
Southeast Increase Overview
Who Should Apply
- Full-time small business owners with at least one year in business.
- Businesses with revenues exceeding $50,000.
- The program is open to any business operating in Raleigh, with a particular emphasis on businesses in Southeast Raleigh.
- Business owners striving for business growth.
Why You Should Apply
- Gain essential business knowledge through expert-led courses.
- Develop a strategic growth plan tailored to your business.
- Connect with a network of like-minded entrepreneurs and mentors.
- Receive practical, hands-on training to implement sustainable business practices.
What You Will Learn
- Business Foundations
- Strategic Growth Planning
- Financial Management & Forecasting
- Marketing & Branding
- Operations & Process Efficiency
- Leadership & Team Development
How it Works
- The program is free for all participants.
- Duration: Six-month, 6-course series, plus a final capstone project
- Format: Monthly classroom sessions and five virtual check-in meetings
- 2025 In-person course dates: May 13, June 10, July 15, August 5, September 9, October 14
- Course Schedule:
- In-person sessions: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Virtual check-ins: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Zoom (between in-person sessions) - Location: John P. “Top” Greene Community Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC
- Final Deliverable: A comprehensive business growth plan ready for execution
Contact Us
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