Business Acceleration Services
Sunshine Enterprises' Business Acceleration Services (BAS) is available to graduates of our Community Business Academy and provides support for entrepreneurs year-round, but the best way to maximize these opportunities are within our individualized business support services.
You can work one-on-one with a coach to set objectives, create a plan, and take meaningful steps towards accomplishing your goals. Your coach will help you focus, prioritize, remain accountable, and connect you to other Sunshine Enterprises' services that will help you move your business forward.
Is BAS right for me?
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Is BAS right for me? •
If you feel like you’re stuck in a rut, have a business related project you have been putting off, or you’re just ready to take your business to the next level, then our Business Acceleration Services is for you!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You can think of Business Acceleration Services as an individualized road map to get you to where you want your business to go. BAS offers a variety of resources and programs including:
90 Day Action Plan – A program that helps you set goals, and create a plan on how to reach them — all during one-on-one sessions with an experienced business coach.
Seminars and Workshops – A series of advanced classes to help you develop specific skills.
The Help Desk – Professional-service vendors that we recommend to help you deliver on business goals — from design services to accounting.
Competitions – Each year, we run a pitch competition where alumni can enter to win cash and prizes for their business idea.
Next Level Exchange - A "Next Level" Mentorship Program where participants get one on one support from a business mentor. Mentors are either successful entrepreneurs or seasoned business professionals with corporate experience. Program participants are expected to meet once a month with their mentor in person. There are also specialized workshops available, focused on core business knowledge areas such as marketing, sales, branding, finance, and human resources.
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WHAT KIND OF SUPPORT SERVICES WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO?
Experts:
- One-on-One Business Management Coaching
- The HelpDesk—trusted, vetted small business providers can assist you with everything from setting up your books to creating a new website
- Pro-Bono Legal Services
Training:
- Continued learning through advanced seminars
- Business competitions that combine coaching, mentorship, and financial incentives
Resources:
- 6-month Business Incubator Placement Program
- Financial support for Business Development projects
- Sales Opportunities
Community:
- Opportunities for Networking, Mentorship, and collaboration
- Bi-monthly newsletters filled with resources and opportunities for entrepreneurs
Lake Cook Small Business Source
The Cook County Small Business Source is dedicated to support small business by offering a range of valuable resources at no cost. Expert business advising, access to events and resources.
