Work on your business, not just in your business.
The South Haven Regional Business Hub’s Growth Series is designed for organizations between 3-5 years old who want to grow. The process starts with technology called the Growth Wheel that identifies gaps and sets up a customized milestone-based plan for the organization to follow. Along with one-on-one individual mentoring during the 20 weeks participants will attend in-person workshops focusing on additional processes for consistency and growth not identified through the Growth Wheel.
11 Workshops, One-on-One Mentoring, Business Coaching
Along with one-on-one individual mentoring during the 20 weeks participants will attend in-person workshops focusing on additional processes for consistency and growth not identified through the Growth Wheel.
Qualifications for Participants
- Minimum 3 years in business.
- $100,000 in sales.
- At least one full time employee.
- Own a business in Van Buren, Berrien, or Cass County.
- Participants must sign an agreement that they are dedicated to the program and will attend sessions and meet with their mentors on a regular basis as needed to meet the 30-, 60-, and 90-day plan status.
Outcomes of the Growth Series
- Financial documents (business, financial, marketing) that are lender ready.
- A website and strategic marketing tactics.
- A mentor to guide you throughout the growth series.
- Access to multiple small business resources.
Deadlines
- Thursday, May 1, by 6 p.m.—Program applications are due via electronic or email submission.
- Complete the online Interest Form first.
- Complete the Growth Series Application form and upload the requested documents to be considered for participation.
- Once you submit your application and supporting documents, you will receive a confirmation email.
- Interviews with the Hub Board will be held the week of May 20. Up to Six program applicants will be notified by May 27.
After attending the Growth Series, you will gain more knowledge about the following
- Understand your customers—pinpoint what your customer wants and how to adapt to their needs.
- Business solutions in starting small—test your solution by starting small and adjusting as needed.
- Getting, keeping, and growing customers—build relationships through messaging and marketing.
- Revenue, pricing, and distribution—figure out your logistics and how you’ll make money.
- Legal and accounting—understand the systems and structures you’ll need to support your business.
- Finance modeling—determine your costs and whether your business model is financially viable.
- Funding and raising capital—know your options for finding the funds you need to grow sustainably.
- Growth plan and goal-setting—gain momentum and leave with a strategy for achieving your goals.
- Celebrate—Reflect on your journey and celebrate your success. Your future starts now.
All South Haven Regional Business Hub programs or co-sponsored events are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Arrangements for persons with disabilities are made when requested two weeks in advance.
