THE MICRO BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
The Micro Business Accelerator Program is an economic development initiative that aims to fulfill
the
mission to build and accelerate stronger micro businesses that support community initiatives,
make
substantial capital investments, and create jobs. The purpose of the Micro Business Accelerator
program
is to equip Alabama microbusinesses, specifically in underrepresented communities, with the
business
tools & knowledge as well as access to services that they need to be competitive and create
generational
wealth in their communities. We aim to build trust and support small businesses by providing
tools
resources through instructional workshops, partnership with key resource providers, and access
to one-
to-one, client-centered support tools. Our trusted partners are subject matter experts who
provide
participants with the knowledge and expertise to help them become more efficient, create more
structure,
have a clear profit strategy that works, and ultimately expand and create jobs.
The Micro Business Accelerator Program provides entrepreneurs business owners with practical
business knowledge tools. The instructional portion focuses on 4 main areas - Finance and
Accounting,
Strategic Planning, Marketing, and Operational Management. In addition, accelerator participants
will
have access to bonus modules covering topics such as business legal structure, patenting,
negotiating
commercial leases, or becoming a qualified borrower. Our comprehensive accelerator not only
provides
instructional guidance, but it also gives you access to our Productivity Tools for Entrepreneurs
and
Business Improvement Teams which provide one-on-one training and technical assistance in the
covered
course areas as well as technical training on applications such as QuickBooks, Google Docs,
Microsoft
Suite, and so much more.