Delivering Boldly Starts with Preparation
Growth Partners Academy is a bold rethinking of how small business owners prepare for capital and strengthen their financial foundation. Built to meet you earlier, with clarity and intention, it provides the tools and support to move forward with confidence.
Learn. Apply. Grow.
We are reimagining how small business owners build capital readiness and financial strength. The academy is designed to engage you earlier; it combines clear learning, practical tools, and guided support to help you move forward with confidence and intention.
One Platform. Two Pathways.
Pathway One
7-week cohort-style program designed to help Arizona small businesses get capital ready.
Who Should Apply:
Businesses Who Are Interested In:
- Getting their finances organized and funder-ready
- Learning what lenders look for—and how to meet the mark
- Building confidence for real conversations about capital
- Creating the documents and strategy needed to pursue funding successfully
Program Eligbility:
This program is designed for businesses that meet the following criteria:
- Preparing to seek a business loan under $50,000
- Annual gross revenue under $250,000
- In operation for at least 2 years (actively operating, not just registered)
- Qualify as a Socially Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) or Very Small Business (fewer than 10 employees)
- Able to provide 2 years of personal tax returns and the most recent business tax return
- Located in Arizona
- Currently using a system to track business income and expenses (e.g., QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Xero, Wave, or an accountant)
Presented in Partnership with
Pathway Two
Financial Empowerment Program
Prepares you to take control of your finances by building stronger systems, improving money management, and supporting better day-to-day and long-term financial decisions.
Who This is For:
Businesses Who Are Interested In:
- Understanding and interpreting financial statements
- Creating and managing simple budgets
- Seting prices that reflect value and support profitability
- Strengthen their credit profile and prepare for capital
- Building confidence in financial decision-making
What You Will Walk Away With:
By the end of the program, you will have:
- A working budget customized for your business
- A clear understanding of financial statements and how to use them
- A pricing model that supports your profit goals
- Tools to track financial performance and improve credit habits
- A personal Financial Empowerment Plan and an ongoing learning path
Financial Empowerment
The Financial Empowerment Program prepares you to take control of your finances by building stronger systems, improving money management, and supporting better day-to-day and long-term financial decisions.