Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses provides business education, support services
and pathways to capital for growth-oriented entrepreneurs. Participants gain practical
skills to take their business to the next level, with topics like financial statements,
negotiations, and marketing. Participants develop an actionable growth plan for their
business with the help of advisors and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs.
The program is free for participants and delivered in partnership with academic institutions across the
country. To date, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses has served nearly 16,000+
businesses in all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.
The education program’s curriculum, designed in conjunction with Babson College (the
nation’s top-ranked entrepreneurship school), focuses on practical business skills
that you can immediately apply to your business, including negotiation, marketing
and employee management.
Through the education program, you will have opportunities to learn from other small
business owners, receive expert advice from business professionals, get one-on-one
business advising, and join an alumni network following graduation.