The Small Business Management Advanced Program (SBM II) is designed for the owners of businesses who are looking to grow and expand their business to the next level and need the tools and guidance on how to successfully get there. This program is designed for businesses who have either successfully completed SBM Level 1 or are well-established (have been in business at least 3 years, have 1 employee beyond the owner, have access to company financial records and a strong desire to grow or expand).
SBM’s unique combination of classroom learning, one-to-one coaching from an advisor, and networking has one goal: making you and your business more successful. Over 11 sessions, the SBM II Program covers management topics with a customized curriculum and helps you to identify and prioritize outcomes and develop a plan to achieve them.
Classroom topics will focus on 3 core areas critical to successful business management : Financial Management, Marketing and Leadership. The program will be facilitated by the SBDC and will feature subject matter experts across the 3 core disciplines.
Participating business owners will benefit from these in-person classroom sessions by learning from seasoned professionals. Additionally, participants will benefit from a Mastermind-style approach that encourages peer-to-peer learning, sharing, brainstorming, peer accountability and support to strengthen business acumen and interpersonal skills. Each business is assigned a professional small business advisor to support growth and development coaching by a professional business advisor, with a focus on their individual goals for this year.
Program begins October 29th and meets for 11 sessions from 3:00pm to 5:30pm, ending April 15th, 2026.
Business advising appointments are tailored to your schedule.
Total Fee: $899