Grow an Early-Stage Business

Take your young business to the next level. Build the marketing, sales and operations skills you need to win customers and grow sustainably.

How We Can Help

Who this is for, and what's available.

Who this is for

This goal may suit you if you are…

  • Owners of businesses in their first few years
  • Self-employed professionals ready to take on more clients
  • Founders who want to improve marketing, sales or operations
Advisory support — not grant-funded

What we can help you with

Guidance and services to help you plan your next step.

  • Strategic planning
  • Digital marketing
  • Social media advertising
  • Customer acquisition
  • Sales
  • Pricing
  • Business operations
  • Business growth planning

Advisory services are separate from the grant and are not covered by it. Contact us to ask about availability.

Recommended Training

Courses that fit this goal.

Business management, marketing and leadership training to strengthen how you run and grow your company.

May qualify for grant support

Eligible courses at participating institutions may qualify for grant support, subject to assessment and available funding. Each college sets its own admission requirements, fees and schedules.

Search all courses in Find a College →
How to Apply

Ready to take the next step?

Find out which courses and financial assistance options may be available to you.

  1. 01Choose a coursePick a program above or search all courses in Find a College.
  2. 02Apply onlineOne short form — your goal is already selected for you.
  3. 03Eligibility reviewOur team reviews every application individually.

Apply for financial assistance

Applications are individually reviewed. Funding is subject to eligibility, assessment, available funding and grant conditions.

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