A live sample class of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

Grow revenue. Strengthen profitability. Build a more scalable business.

Learn 15+ practical growth strategies and a full overview of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program and how to apply. Step out of the day-to-day to examine practical ways your established business could grow—then leave with opportunities worth evaluating.

  • Complimentary
  • Live online
  • 105 minutes
  • Action-oriented
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Schedule note: Current published sessions run 10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Time zone: ET

Built for business owners asking

“Where will our next stage of growth come from?”
New customersStronger marginsBetter systemsLess owner dependency

For established businesses

Your business is working. What’s the next level?

You’ve built a real business—with customers, revenue, and responsibilities. But growth may be harder than it used to be.

  • Revenue has plateaued or margins feel tighter.
  • You know you are not getting the most out of your team.
  • Competition is building and customer acquisition is getting harder.
  • Operations have become more complicated and costly.
  • You want more understanding of your financials.
  • Too much still depends on you.

In this live working session, you'll step out of the day-to-day and examine practical opportunities to move your business forward.

What you’ll explore

Explore 15+ strategies across six critical areas of your business.

Topics and strategies include but are not limited to the areas below.

01

Revenue Growth

Learn how to leverage the best industry research to identify

1)  New customer segments.

2) Opportunities with existing customers.

3) New market opportunities.

02

Marketing Strategy

Evaluate and improve your marketing strategy to attract your ideal customer.

03

Financials

Understand the three core financial statements and how to use them to more informed business decisions. Learn how to compare your expenses to your competitors and run your business based on your industry's KPIs.

04

Access to Capital

Learn how to pitch a banker, determine your loan amount and identify the right bank to apply to. Learn the framework bankers use when evaluating your loan application.

05

Mentors and Board of Advisors

Learn how to develop relationships with experienced mentors and how to create a board that positions your business for extraordinary growth.

06

Operational Efficiency

Explore strategies to build the right team, develop a great culture, improve collaboration, and aid in more effective brainstorming to drive operational efficiency.

Who should attend?

Built for established business owners

This workshop is designed for owners and co-owners who have already built an operating company and are ready to think more strategically about growth.

This is not positioned as a startup seminar or Business 101 class.

105 minCurrent scheduled window
VirtualJoin from where you work
$0No registration fee
PracticalIdeas to be implemented immediately to drive growth

Upcoming live sessions

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The broader program

Experience a sample class of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses, create jobs, and expand economic opportunity through business management education, access to capital, and support services.

The full U.S. program combines practical business education, one-on-one business advice, peer learning, and a tailored growth plan. It is fully funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation and available in all 50 states.

Explore the official program

Official U.S. program results

A program built around business growth

18K+small-business graduates
$27B+estimated additional economic contribution
faster job growth than similarly sized U.S. businesses
71%report revenue growth within 18 months

Sources: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses U.S. and Education pages. The 18K+ figure is based on internal data since 2010. Economic contribution and job-growth  comparisons come from Growth Multiplied: 15 Years of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses; the comparison covers 2014–2024. Revenue growth is from 2025 alumni survey responses. Alumni data is self-reported. These are full-program outcomes—not promises for sample-class attendees.

Participant perspectives

Real Results

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Founder/Owner, Red Rabbit

“Before taking 10,000 Small Business, we had 13 employees. After taking the program we have over 100 employees."
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Angela Rivera

President, Co-Owner and Founder, Colmex Construction

“Before taking 10,000 Small Businesses our income was $400K. After taking the program our income is $3.5 Million.”

What to expect

A simple next step

  1. 1

    Choose a session

    Select a date and reserve your complimentary seat.

  2. 2

    Participate live

    Explore practical growth strategies alongside other owners.

  3. 3

    Decide what fits

    Evaluate the ideas and, if appropriate, explore the full program.

Not ready to register?

What may be holding your business back from growing?

Take a one-minute, educational self-assessment to identify areas worth a closer look. It is not a scientifically validated diagnostic.

Discover what may be limiting your businesses growth →

Questions business owners ask

Know before you reserve

Is the sample class complimentary?

Yes. The current registration listings show no fee to attend. Confirm any Eventbrite order total before completing registration.

Who should attend?

The class is positioned for established business owners and co-owners interested in growth.

Is this for startups?

The content is positioned primarily for established operating businesses, not as a startup seminar or introductory Business 101 class.

Is the workshop virtual?

Yes, the currently scheduled sessions are live online. Select sessions may also be offered in person..

How long is the workshop?

Each currently scheduled virtual session is 105 minutes (1 hour and 45 minutes). The time zone is ET.

What will I learn?

Attendees learn over 15 growth strategies they can apply to their businesses immediately. Attendees also identify pressing barriers to growth and leave with practical action steps, tools, and resources.

What is Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses?

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a practical business management education and support program It gives entrepreneurs access to targeted learning, capital, and networking opportunities to help them scale and create jobs. The initiative is fully funded and provided at no cost to selected business owners.

Do I have to apply to the full program?

By attending the webinar you are not obligated to apply to the full program.

What does the full program cost?

The education program is fully funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation. If accepted, participants receive a full scholarship funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation.

What happens after I register?

You will receive a ticket from Eventbrite with Zoom information for the webinar. You will also receive reminder emails the day of the webinar.

Can multiple people from my business attend?

Yes, but the webinar is primarily intended for business owners that are in a position to act on the strategies.

Your next growth decision deserves focused time

Your next growth breakthrough may start with one strategy you haven't considered yet.

Invest 105 minutes exploring 15+ practical strategies for growing revenue, improving profitability and building a stronger business.

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