Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a free practical business management education program that helps entrepreneurs gain the skills they need to grow a company. The program consists of 100 hours of instruction in addition to evening sessions such as networking events, legal and financial clinics, and other business assistance activities. Participants also receive one-on-one business advising sessions from dedicated professionals to help develop a plan specifically tailored for their growth.

The program’s curriculum focuses on developing skills entrepreneurs can implement immediately to address issues critical to growing their businesses, including:

• Identifying and evaluating business opportunities




• Understanding and managing the competitive business environment




• Analyzing financial statements and using them to make management decisions




• Accessing financial capital




• Leading a growing business

Peer learning is critical to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses classroom experience; as a result, coursework is highly collaborative and draws upon the real-world experiences of participating small business owners. Additional support services are offered to participants through partnerships with national and local business organizations, professional services firms and Goldman Sachs employees.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed for business owners with limited resources who have a business poised for growth. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to growing their business and creating jobs within their community. Business owners eligible to apply for the program generally have been in business for two years or more and typically have at least four employees and a revenue stream of $150K to $4 million per year.