There are 10 indicators that a business has a solid foundation. The good news is that no matter how long you have been in business, it is never too late to get ROOTED!
Biz By Faith offers intensive live cohorts to walk with you to lay a solid foundation for business growth. In 4 simple steps, you learn and gain all 10 indicators of a healthy foundation.
identify obstacles to launching a successful business,
face your fears
develop strategies for business success.
Plan-on-a-page includes all of the critical pieces of your business to ensure you’ve got everything covered, not missing a thing.
AMAZINGLY, it's all done on ONE. SHEET. OF PAPER!
learn exactly how to determine your biggest areas of risk,
create quick and easy ways to test those areas with real customers so that you get relevant feedback.
learn how to take those results and refine your plan.
all of the nuts and bolts needed to actually launch (or relaunch) your business.
learn the basics needed for startup success like insurance, taxes, budgets, branding, operations and so much more -- without being overwhelmed!
peace of mind from our Done-4-U paperwork review for your LLC, nonprofit, or corporation and securing your EIN (if you needed), filing your BOIR, completing your operating agreement or Bylaws. Normal Bundle price is $60, but included as part of ROOTED.
taught by experts in their fields who can provide the services you need, so that you don’t just learn about it, but you can actually DO everything needed to launch.
The ROOTED Business Cohort Format:
Meets twice weekly for 2 months
One-on-one support to complete Modern Mini Business Plan with Financial Projections
SUCCESS SHOWCASE at the end of month 3
Includes the Startup Bundle (normally $60)
Includes Bankable Bundle for one year (normally $60): Biz phone number, Biz domain with matching email addresses, Biz Banking referral to open Biz bank account.
Space is limited, participation is by invitation after application and interview
A written Business Plan or Business Canvas Model with financials (If using a Canvas, it has been tested with actual customers, or you are actively in business).
Know their WHY and have written Vision and Mission Statements
Have created an ideal client/customer avatar, and know their pain points - the specific problem that avatar wants solved
Have a clear understanding of their products and services and know their UVP (the unique value they provide their customers). Can also recite their UVP “We Help…” statement (in other words, have a defined solution to their avatars problem)
Have identified/analyzed other alternatives operating in their space (competition)
Are confident in their pricing strategy
Have a written Marketing Plan (can be as part of a written business plan) OR a clear marketing strategy of how they will sell products and services and how they will attract their ideal avatar
Have defined how they will measure success, including KPIs and annual goals
Have a written financial plan which includes projected revenue, costs, and a budget
Have the business basics:
Secretary of State legal formation,
Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN or EIN) from the IRS
Filed a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOI or BOIR)
Have a separate Biz phone #, Biz address, and Biz domain with matching email,
Biz bank account with monthly deposits
The height and strength of a tree
is related to the depths of it's roots.
The ROOTED Business Cohort gives your business
the Business and Biblical foundation it needs to grow to the heights you desire.
Founder and Director of Land of the Living NPO
ROOTED cohort sessions are offered three (3) times each year:
January 27 - March 27; Graduation Showcase: 4/30
June 2 - July 24; Graduation Showcase 8/27
September 8 - October 30; Graduation Showcase: 12/10
Cohorts are limited to 10 participants per session. The process is as follows:
APPLICATION
INTERVIEW
INVITATION
COHORT BEGINS (Deposit due)
This is what's included:
8 weeks of small group business training led and facilitated by seasoned professionals
One-on-one consultation with Business Navigator for assessment of needs and connection to resources
Modern Mini Business Plan, startup budget, and financial projections
Pitch Party to practice and deliver elevator pitch to business professionals
Success Showcase to jump-start or launch your business
Admin bundles (if needed):
Startup Bundle: MO entity creation, EIN, BOIR, Operating Agreement or Bylaws
Bankable Bundle: Biz phone number, Biz domain, Matching email addresses
Bookkeeping Beginner's Pack: Operating budget, Bookkeeping system setup
All of this, a $2,400 value, for just $150
If invited to participate after application and interview, payment of at least $50 will be due prior to the first day of the cohort. The remaining $100 balance will be due by the 6th week of the cohort, but still may be paid in installments until paid in full.
We are committed to providing free and low-cost services, including our monthly membership program, discounted and free administrative back-office support services, special events and workshops, free Navigator consulting services, and free credit building offerings both through our partnerships with North County Incorporated and Justine PETERSEN.
We have conducted our foundational cohort since 2015 and have learned several things along the way. We found that participants are more engaged and committed, are more likely to finish, and ultimately have a much better experience, getting more out of the program, if they pay a fee versus participating free of charge.
After trying several price points, we found that $150 was a good fit, providing the incentive necessary to fully participate and complete the cohort, as well as remaining accessible for most people's budget.
If you need financial assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us for options and opportunities.
Many give great information, but very little practical help so you can implement and apply what you've learned
Some programs last a short while (a few weeks or even a few months). But then there is no funding to offer ongoing support
Most programs give great advice and information, almost no one, provides help to actually run your business.
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