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Virtual Small Business Accelerator Program | Leading Edge™

"Even experienced business owners can learn something new in this immersive course."
This 12-week LEADING EDGE™ series is designed to aid small business owners in starting, diversifying or improving their business. Utilizing critically acclaimed and SBDC Leading Edge™ endorsed curriculum "6 Week Start-Up" by Rhonda Abrams, alongside Harvard Business School-style roundtable discussions. The Virtual Small Business Accelerator Program is an intensive curriculum meant to prepare small business owners to overcome any challenges you may encounter, from developing your basic business plan to Opening Day!
Topics of Study Include:
  • Clarifying your business concept
  • Creating a corporate identity
  • Legal and licensing matters
  • Building your team structure
  • Establishing your network
  • Finding a location
  • Product distribution
  • Money matters and financing
  • Conducting market and competitor research
  • Developing your markeing plan
  • Finding suppliers and strategic partners
  • Establishing an online presence
  • Planning your Opening Day

  • Accelerator Participants have the opportunity to win a business computer giveaway!

    Valued at $2,500!! Winner receives: (1) laptop computer, peripheral equipments for desktop use, 1 year Microsoft 365 subscription and 1 year QuickBooks Software subscription. *Participants must complete the Small Business Accelerator Program to win the Giveaways. To view the current Business Computer Giveaway Winner, click HERE !

  • Accelerator Participants have the opportunity to win a MAP (Marketing Advancement Project) giveaway!

    Valued at $600!! Winner receives: 1/2 page Advertisement in the Real Deals magazine!! Applies to any choice of the Real Deals publications (online & print) within 1 year of being awarded the Giveaway. *Participants must complete the Small Business Accelerator Program to win the Giveaways. To view the current MAP Giveaway Winner, click HERE !

  • Registration Fees:

    $100 fee due at time of registration. $75 will be refunded upon full participation and completion of the program. Check with the SE CO SBDC office to see if you qualify for registration fee assistance!

  • Priority placement for southeast colorado residents

    Registrants who live in the 7 counties of Southeast Colorado will receive priority placement in the Virtual Small Business Accelerator Program for the first two weeks from the application opening date. After two weeks, the registration will become public, and all individuals throughout the state of Colorado may apply. The 7 counties of Southeast Colorado include: Baca County, Bent County, Crowley County, Kiowa County, Las Animas County, Otero County and Prowers County.

Upcoming Workshop Schedules:

Stay Tuned for Spring & Summer 2022 Dates!
CONTACT SE CO SBDC HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT WORKSHOP!

Accelerating SECO Small Businesses for Long Term Stability!

Since late 2020, SECO SBDC has been collaborating with the BCDF and SECO SBI organizations to bring a unique opportunity to the small business leaders of southeast Colorado. The organization’s leaders saw a need in the area to quickly and effectively launch new business ideas and locally-owned small businesses to become better prepared for long-term success. According to LendingTree, “… data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows about 20% of U.S. small businesses fail within the first year. By the end of their fifth year, roughly 50% have faltered. After 10 years, only around a third of businesses have survived.” The Small Business Accelerator Program plans on changing these statistics for the better. By the end of 2021 there were 33 graduates of the program from various industries such as automotive, beauty, agriculture, nonprofit sectors, marketing, tourism, antiques, and more! Participants have been eager to organize their financial records, create business plans, and learn how to identify their target markets for increased business success. This 12-week LEADING EDGE™ series is designed to aid small business owners in starting, diversifying, or improving their business. Utilizing critically acclaimed and SBDC endorsed curriculum "6-Week Start-Up" by Rhonda Abrams, alongside Harvard Business School-style Roundtable discussions, the Small Business Accelerator Program is an intensive curriculum meant to prepare small business owners to overcome any challenges they may encounter, from developing your basic business concept to opening day. The next program rotations will be available from January-May 2022. We are expecting to English rotations and a new Spanish rotation to be available to our rural Colorado communities!
For more information about the 12-Week Virtual Small Business Accelerator Program - Leading Edge Series™, please contact: SE CO SBDC (719)-384-6959 seco.sbdc@gmail.com
The Virtual Small Business Accelerator Program (LE) is presented by the Southeast Colorado Small Business Incubator, sponsored by Bent County Development Foundation, Southeast Colorado SBDC and Colorado SBDC Leading Edge™. Curriculum created in collaboration with SECO SBI.