Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business is a free business education program dedicated to equipping sole proprietors with the tools necessary to turn their business potential into business growth. The program helps sole proprietors learn how to price their product or service, hire their first employee, understand their finances, and so much more.
The One Million Black Women: Black in Business curriculum has been developed in partnership with the NYU Stern School of Business, and covers the following topics:
Module 1 – Mastering the Art of (Customer) Attraction
Module 2 – Keys to Effective Marketing
Module 3 – Optimizing Your Operations for Growth
Module 4 – Managing Your Financial Statements
Module 5 – Planning & Projection
Module 6 – Positioning for Growth
Benefits
10-week online business education program (free and specific to business needs)
In-person learning at Goldman Sachs headquarters in NYC (all expenses paid)
A powerful network of Black women entrepreneurs
Strategic advisors to guide your path to growth
Eligibility
They welcome business owners who align with the mission of supporting Black women entrepreneurs with tools and education so they can create jobs, opportunity, and economic growth in their communities.
Specific eligibility requirements:
Sole proprietorship (no other full-time employees); Black women sole proprietorships are particularly encouraged to apply;
Minimum revenue of $25,000 in the past 12 months;
Revenue-generating business;
Operating for at least one year.
Program Commitment
6 hours per week, online, with built-in flexibility for your schedule
Develop, present, and receive feedback on your business action plan
In-person orientation and graduation sessions
Meet with advisors, mentors, and other business leaders
