Program Components
We commit to provide you and your business with guidance and expertise through:
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A relationship with an experienced Business Advisor to:
- Get clear on your vision for your business and the action steps you will take in your program year to help you get there in a kick-off strategy session
- Have an accountability structure for your goals, address road blocks that arise, and receive guidance monthly meetings
Access to WEV’s pool of Outside Consultants to:
- Take a deeper dive and receive guidance from subject-matter experts in a range of fields
- Gain knowledge and skills required to be effective throughout the various areas of your business that need attention
Support from an Entrepreneurial Coach to:
- Build confidence and capacity as you work through personal challenges that often become obstacles on the path toward professional aspirations
- Identify your core strengths, maximize your work performance, and become a more effective leader
Early access to our Business Skills Seminars to:
- Develop knowledge and practical skills in specific areas of business in a classroom setting
- Gather with our community of small business owners to learn and grow together
Membership in a diverse and vibrant community of entrepreneurs to:
- Grow your network of support and strategic partnerships as you attend WEV events
- Connect with local business owners facing similar challenges
Your Commitment
Engage in the WEV consulting process for at least 1 year and:
- Actively work to grow and build your business
- Take a participatory role – it’s your business and you do have a say
- Remain open and responsive to advice and coaching
- Follow-through on action steps that you and your Business Advisor outline
- Provide quarterly financial statements for review and feedback
- Continue to develop the technical and personal skills that your business success requires
Eligibility and Enrollment
Enrollment in the Thrive Programs is ongoing. Applicants must interview with our Program Manager, be actively working in their business (not in launch mode), make a commitment to work with WEV for at least 12 months, and be able to meet the program’s other requirements.
We are committed to your success and will enroll only the most committed individuals who are willing to do what needs to be done to make their vision a reality. Program acceptance and placement (in Thrive or Thrive High Growth) is at the discretion of the Program Manager and based on submitted application and interview.
What others are saying
I found the support I needed to transition from a solopreneur to a successful company through Thrive in Five®.