Why microbusiness?
Businesses such as yoga studios, makers, coffee shops, and boutiques are often "micro" businesses. According to the SBA, it means they have fewer than 10 employees, and <$250,000 in annual revenue.
While small, they account for 96% of small businesses, and have important economic impact for vibrant downtowns and Main Streets... but they remain underserved by traditional small business support programs.
Phases of the Business Journey
Business owners create a custom business development journey to reach their specific goals.
The platform helps them achieve each step and track progress as they go.
Community economic development leaders monitor, track, connect and support along the way.
Customer Development
Nuts and Bolts
Financials
Launch and Grow
80% of early-stage business owners using the Navigator had never engaged with any local business support before.
Professional Development
Microbusinesses have unique needs. Our signature micro-economy session helps teams reframe how they think about business development and what unique support those businesses may need.
Customize Providers
Take a deeper look behind the scenes in your community to identify the local providers who are able to support microbusiness growth, such as accountants, bookkeepers, marketing and legal professionals.
Launch the Navigator
Your team promotes the platform as a free, self-directed tool available to local business owners who are looking to start or grow their businesses at their own pace.
Here's How it Works in Communities
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