Foundations :
A Self-Guided Jumpstart to Business Sustainability
Foundations:
Foundations is a self-paced, introductory course designed to help established small business owners strengthen their foundation and prepare for sustainable growth.
Whether you’re managing day-to-day operations or considering your next phase of expansion, this course provides the clarity, structure, and essential tools to assess where you are and where to go next — all on your own schedule.
What You’ll Learn
Over the course of six guided modules, you’ll explore:
- Your Business “Why” & Strategic Vision
Clarify your purpose and assess your current business stage. - Capital & Capacity Snapshot
Take inventory of your financial, human, and operational resources. - Workflow & Systems Check
Identify inefficiencies and consider improvements to streamline operations. - Leadership Self-Assessment
Evaluate your leadership approach and plan for growth. - Growth Readiness Matrix
Determine whether you’re ready to pivot, expand, or sustain your current model. - Action Plan
Begin drafting a simplified Strategic Action Plan to guide your next steps.
What You’ll Walk Away With
✅ A clearer picture of your business strengths and gaps
✅ Foundational tools for decision-making and growth readiness
✅ Confidence to navigate growth with clarity and purpose
✅ A downloadable Strategic Action Plan v1
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Define Your “Why” & Business Stage
Clarify your purpose and assess your business stage.
Reflect on why you started your business, where you are now, and where you want to go. Learn to recognize which phase of growth you’re in—stabilizing, expanding, or scaling.
Module 1
Evaluate Your Capital & Capacity
Take inventory of your business resources.
Map out your financial, human, and intellectual capital to identify what’s supporting your growth—and what’s holding it back.
Module 2
Check Your Systems & Workflows
Explore your operational efficiency.
Review your key processes and day-to-day operations. Identify opportunities to improve how work flows through your business.
Module 3
Assess Your Leadership & Team
Reflect on your leadership style and people strategy.
Gauge your strengths as a leader, evaluate your current team structure, and begin thinking about future staffing needs.
Module 4
Test Your Growth Readiness
Determine if your business is ready to pivot, grow, or sustain.
Use a simplified decision matrix to explore the next strategic move for your business based on current resources and goals.
Module 5
Build Your Action Plan Starter
Start drafting a basic Strategic Action Plan.
Turn your insights into a simple action plan that outlines your top priorities and the steps needed to move forward.