Next Level (10 Part Series)

A 10-week program for small business owners who are ready to grow and want a real plan to do it. Running a small business in Chatham County isn’t easy. This program is for owners who are ready for what comes next. Next Level is a hands-on, 10-week course for business owners in Chatham County who are ready for what comes next, whether that’s opening a storefront, reaching new customers, or figuring out how to make more money doing what you already do. Each week, you’ll work through a specific piece of your growth plan with expert guidance, feedback from other local business owners, and tools you can use right away. By the end, you won’t just have ideas. You’ll have a clear, written plan and the confidence to follow through on it. Is this for you? You run a business from home and are thinking about getting a storefront or just want to grow where you are You have a shop, studio, or service business and want more customers You want to sell more online but don’t know where to start You’re ready to grow but feel stuck and want a clear path forward What you’ll walk away with: A real growth plan: Not a template, your actual plan, built week by week around your business. A sharper pitch: Know how to talk about what you do so customers, lenders, and partners say yes. More customers: Learn what drives people to buy and how to reach the ones you haven’t yet. Less guesswork: Understand your numbers, your risks, and how to grow without betting everything. August 25, 2026 Where do you want to take your business? (Next Level Part 1) Set your growth goals and take an honest look at where your business stands today.

Speaker(s): Dr. Michael Barbera

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Fee: No Cost