Consulting, Access, & Support for Women and Minority Business Owners
The Smart Startup Consortium
Your dream starts here. Maybe it began with an idea. Maybe you wanted to launch a business. Maybe you wanted to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you had a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, knowledge, community, and structure can make all the difference!
Learn how to grow your startup in the Smart Startup Consortium. Our incubator style, signature program has been delivered globally since 2020 and is now in its 5th cohort! It offers online courses that teach you the skills and knowledge to grow your own business from the pre-revenue stage to generating profits. All of the guided courses are interactive, convenient for your schedule, and available in both Spanish and English.
The 16-week Smart Startup Consortium leverages our partnership with Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management and a platform created specifically for early stage business owners.
module overview
Learn the step-by-step framework for growing your own small business. This program is best for entrepreneurs who are beyond the ideation stage, already own a business and want to develop their foundational skills in a variety of areas. If you are ready to explore the growth opportunities for your business, our program provides 14 engaging modules designed to rigorously assess your capacity and capability while focusing on:
CEO Assessment
Target Market Analysis
Business Plan Creation (or Revision)
Marketing Strategy
Pricing Strategy
Sales & Business Development Strategy
Business Management Basics
Capital Acquisition and Management
Financial Management
Legal Considerations
Program perks
In the Smart Startup Consortium, you will learn about different types of capital and create an action plan to secure it. Participants receive assistance and weekly opportunities to find funding for their business. In addition to the modules, you will have access to:
Weekly live strategy sessions hosted by T3 Diversity Solutions’ CEO & Professor Tiffany Gillespie and subject matter experts
Weekly accountability/check-in emails
A personalized business plan
A Capital Action Plan
Access to our members only community for networking and strategic collaboration
Access to our digital business resource library
Admission to the Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Certificate of completion from T3 & our University partner
Now in its 5th cohort, business owners like you have participated in the Smart Startup Consortium and built the businesses of their dreams. Your opportunity to do the same is just a few clicks away!
HOW IT WORKS
Courses are designed to be easy to understand, no matter your education or work experience. They feature interviews with successful entrepreneurs, plus animations, exercises, and games designed to help you learn the most important business concepts.
We understand that the journey to become a successful entrepreneur can be challenging and overwhelming. Therefore, the program includes weekly engagement with facilitators who have been where you are, the support of other early stage business owners in your cohort and real-life testimonials from successful entrepreneurs who will encourage you throughout the modules.
The next cohort begins in April 2024 so be sure to join our mailing list for updates!
FAQs
What is the Smart Startup Consortium?
Smart Startup Consortium is a fun and interactive online training program that consists of 16 weeks of beginning business courses. You earn a Smart Startup Consortium certificate after completing all the courses.
Who participates in the Smart Startup Consortium?
The program is designed for individuals interested in starting or growing a business. Participants must be able to commit to the weekly time commitment, are beyond the ideation phase, and have generated at least one sale in business.
I am not sure I want to start a business. Is the Smart Startup Consortium right for me?
No, it is not a good fit. SSC is designed for those who are sure they are ready to start a business. It is for the dreamer who is ready to work. It is for those who have just started and want to make sure their foundation is strong.
Is the Smart Startup Consortium only for women and/or minorities?
No, it is designed for anyone to participate.
How much does The Smart Startup Consortium cost?
The investment for the program is $497 per month when you register here on our website. When clients pay for the program in full, they save $400 off the total cost of the program!