In this program, you’ll create a 3-Year Strategic Growth Plan: an internal, strategic roadmap, detailing your specific journey from where you are now to where you want to be in 3 years.

You’ll work together with your instructor, cohort of peers, guest experts, and Business Advisor to craft an actionable plan for YOUR business and YOUR goals you can actually use.

Develop the advanced business skills needed to create your growth plan, measure your progress, and access the resources you will need to grow.

Build your skills in the following areas so you are equipped to grow your business to the next level.

• Business development strategies

• Strategic planning

• Finance and financial management

• Marketing/sales

• Human resources

• Accessing growth capital

• Contracting with the government & major corporations

Grow your professional network of business owners and resources. Connect with peers and industry professionals, and access resources.

• Monthly meetings with a Livelihood NW professional Business Advisor

• Group learning sessions

  • 15 group learning sessions (over 9-11 months)

    • The schedule varies by cohort

  • 1 final presentation event & celebration

  • 7 focused peer discussion group meetings

  • All meetings & events are virtual, via Zoom

• Self-guided learning assignments to prepare for each session

• 4 growth plan drafts with advisor feedback

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Must live or have a business in Oregon

• 1+ years in business

• $50k+ annual revenue

• Interested in growing your business

• Willing to learn new skills and try new things

• Flexible schedule and/or employee(s) to cover operations 4-6 hours per week

• Existing bookkeeping system & ability to run standard reports — Not there yet? We can help you get there! Schedule an Open Accounting Advising meeting with our Livelihood NW Accounting Advisors.

Ideal Candidates

These metrics are flexible, and we evaluate every application individually:

• 2+ years in business

• $100k+ annual revenue

• 1+ employee (other than the owner)

For further inquiries regarding client eligibility, please email us or contact us.

• This program has an engagement fee of $200-$1000 based on household income

• Scholarships are available

• We will make sure that the fee will not be a barrier to enrollment in this program

In collaboration with various community partnerships, and supported by program grants and giving, Livelihood NW offers a variety of free and low-cost programs. Learn more about our program sponsors and partners.