CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Two cohorts will be selected for the 12-week Micro Business Empowerment Program annually, each with 30 slots available for entrepreneurs that meet eligibility criteria. The virtual and in-person structure will provide high-touch, high-impact technical assistance through 1:1 business counseling, group learnings, and networking, which are all geared toward helping micro business owners with resources that will support their business operations, growth, and scalability.
BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Receive technical assistance from experts.
- Financial Management & Business Credit
- Business Accounting
- Marketing & Branding
- Sales & Operations
- Business Growth Strategies
- Recruiting & Employee Retention
- Digital Technology Integration
- Digital Marketing
PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Be an operating, for-profit business located in Southern Bancorp Community Partners’ Target Market Areas
- Be a micro business with gross annual revenues of $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Be a business owner or executive that is willing to commit to 2 hours per week for 12 consecutive weeks
- Be at a critical business growth juncture
- Have a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Size (≥ 2)
Some exceptions to this general criteria will be considered for the program. So even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply!
MBEP COHORTS FINISH THE PROGRAM BETTER PREPARED FOR THEIR BUSINESS’ FUTURE.
stated that participating in the program had a positive impact on their business.
stated that participating in the program met their immediate needs.
stated they feel more empowered as a micro business owner as a result of completing the program.