Deadline: September 16, 2024
Applications are open for the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business Program 2025. The 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. They welcome business owners to apply who align with their mission of supporting Black women entrepreneurs with tools and education so they can create jobs, opportunity, and economic growth in their communities.
Program Curriculum
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
- Business should be 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
Application
The application should take ~15 minutes to complete. The deadline for you to complete the application is Friday, September 16 at 11:59PM EST.
For more information, visit lack in Business Program.
