FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ focuses on helping entrepreneurs take a step back, look at the big picture, and work ON their business, not just IN their business. Through this program, you can strengthen your ability to make critical decisions and equip yourselve with the knowledge and skills needed to improve the performance of the business. With FastTrac® GrowthVenture™, you'll create a framework to determine the best way to grow your business. The primary objectives are to help entrepreneurs effectively evaluate and improve their

• Overall business strategy and vision for the future.
• Ability to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Changing role in managing the business.
• Focus and alignment of all aspects of the business.

FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ introduces practicing entrepreneurs to the key elements necessary to build the knowledge and skills necessary to continue to grow the business and be profitable. You will think strategically about your business. Developed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ focuses on the specific needs of these entrepreneurs:

• Thinking more strategically and critically in all aspects of the business.
• Focusing on the planning process-not a start-up plan-rather a business plan to grow the business and increase revenue and profitability.
• Reflecting on how they really want to manage the work, highlighting proven leadership strategies and providing insights into healthy organizational management.
• Structuring or operating the business with more efficiency.
• Realigning the strategic goals and the critical functions of the business.
• Outline specific action steps that will be taken to achieve their business' vision and goals.

The program is grounded in the proven, proprietary business-planning process used in FastTrac® programs. Through readings and research, activities and action steps, peer-to-peer interaction, coaching, and facilitated discussions, each participating entrepreneur will work on the key aspects of assessing where the business is now and exploring opportunities for sustainability and growth.

FastTrac® offers non-traditional, experiential learning with hands-on coaching sessions. Opportunities to network and learn from peers as well as the facilitator, business coach, and guest speakers-seasoned entrepreneurs and professionals who work with entrepreneurs-are a key part of the experience.

FastTrac® GrowthVenture: The course outline

Setting Direction
Sizing Up Your Business
Exploring Growth Opportunities
Making Strategic Decisions

Taking Action
Using Financial Tools
Strengthening the Product/Service
Seizing the Market
Leading the Organization
Managing Operations for Growth
Charting Financial Performance
Making It Happen