High Achievers Curriculum

*All sessions are interactive with discussions and exercises.

Orientation: Our opening orientation will orient participants to the High Achievers program. We will discuss the outcomes of participants participation and investment into the program. Other topics include, the goals and objectives of the program; expectations; curriculum; and process. Moreover, how the programs projects will enable them to become more effective C E Os and managers. Session 1: Understanding Your Business: To run your business, is to know your business and it begins with a vision. This session will be built around creating and dissecting their vision for the business, and conducting a SWOT analysis to identify the business strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats. Session 2: Getting it Together: In the world of business, it's important to understand how the business operates, and why it is in its current situation. To know this, is to measure the performance of its operations, it's processes, and identify key performing indicators (KPI). We will explore the benefits of having streamlined processes in place, and how it can affect the business productivity and cash flow. These assessments will help participants better analyze where their business is, and what it can be. Session 3: Business Modeling: The success of a business and its failure, can be determined by its business model. This session will include, learning the 9 building blocks of a business model. We will explore the basis of a business model, and how it can make a difference in differentiating the business from its competitors. Participants will also be engaged in a brainstorming session, to identify the 9 building blocks. Session 4: Business Planning: During this fourth session we will explore goals and objectives, and two different strategies to grow a successful small enterprise. Participants will be guided through an exercise to identify goals and objectives, which will play an intricate role in the preparation of their business plan. They will also learn how to effectively implement and execute their growth strategies. Session 5: Marketing: Marketing can make a business, or break a business. We will take a look at the management of their marketing system and critical aspects of the business growth potential. This session will also focus on assessing and evaluating how the current economy, market trends, and their target audience buying patterns can, will, and is impacting the business. By conducting a market analysis, this helps the business to understand how to capitalize on changes within the economy and its trends. Session 6: Cash Flow Planning: This session allows participants to explore the pitfalls and success of cash flow planning. They will learn how to prepare financial statements, grow their revenue, and exceed their bottom line. Additionally, how to manage inventory levels and manage their money during downward time. Session 7: Sales and Selling: The priority of this program, is to help small businesses learn how to increase cash flow and implement sales strategies to reach their financial goal. In addition to creating and implementing the sales strategy, participants will be responsible for executing their plan. This will involve active participation and accountability in pursuing real sales to generate new revenue during the course of this program. Session 8: I Did It: In our concluding session, participants will report their progression, growth, and performance.