STARTING A BUSINESS OR SIDE HUSTLE
 OUR GOAL FOR YOU: WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS TO THRIVE
Only about 50% of new businesses survive their first 3 years. What factors are most significant?
Providing a business or service for which customers have an existing demand, at a price that gives demonstrable value, with unique features to distinguish from the competition.
Maintaining awareness of any change to customer demand.
Ensuring that the business or service is provided at a profit.
Monitoring the cash flow to ensure money is available when needed (through profits and/or investments and/or debt).
Controlling overhead costs.
Maintaining staff and management with the required skills, who are motivated to operate efficiently and to provide excellent customer service.
Having leaders with a clear vision for where the business is going, and a viable strategy to get it there.
Leaders need to establish the culture of the business, and to demonstrate it internally and externally.
Leaders need to handle the loneliness of leadership, and to have the resilience to handle the inevitable unexpected challenges.
Leaders need access to external support:
– Business professionals, such as accountants and lawyers.
– Financing sources, such as bankers, friends, and family.
– Guidance and support from those with the appropriate experience. Here are some options.
New entrepreneurs face a lot of difficult
questions…
Who should I be marketing to? Â
Can I afford to build the business?
Do I need a partner?
 How do I manage my cash flow?
Do I need to hire an accountant?  Â
   Is there a point when I should give up?          Â
OUR RECOMMENDED SOLUTION
LIFE-LONG MENTORED SUPPORT GROUPS
At Acorn Mentored Support Groups, we’re changing the way entrepreneurs find support and build profitable businesses ….. Introducing Lifelong Mentoring.
Note that it doesn’t have to be for life – just as long as it’s valuable to you.
And we still offer support via individual coaching, if that’s what you prefer.
Apply to join your Acorn Mentored Support Group!
*Limited seating available, see if you qualify.
What Do Acorn Mentored Support Groups Offer?
Carefully Curated Groups
Each group of 6-10 Entrepreneurs is carefully selected to be compatible but not competitive. Industry, functional, and cultural backgrounds are mixed to encourage different viewpoints. (As our network of groups grow, we have more flexibility in assignments.)
Monthly Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings are scheduled monthly. Their focus is to identify members’ major issues, and to discuss possible solutions. Breakout meetings may be assigned. An educational component by guest speakers introduces specialty topics. Members are encouraged to set monthly objectives.
Open Q&A sessions are available weekly.
Collaborative Problem Solving
Members are encouraged to work together to help each other resolve issues. The initial primary dependence on the experience of the mentor diminishes as the experience of members grows.
Confidential and Trust-Based
Group meetings are confidential and trust-based. Members share their challenges and concerns openly without fear of judgment or competition. NDAs may be required.
Facilitated by Business Mentors
Acorn Mentored Support Group meetings are facilitated by experienced business mentors. Mentors help guide discussions, tell stories of the mistakes they’ve made, and offer insights into what those mistakes taught them.
Virtual and Global
Acorn Mentored Support Group meetings are virtual, eliminating travel time and encouraging diversity. Members can attend from anywhere in the world. Hearing how different cultures treat the same problem opens everybody’s minds to alternative solutions.
Why Join Acorn Mentored Support Groups?
Overcoming your Business Obstacles
The combined knowledge and experience of a business mentor and all the members in your group provide a much better opportunity to solve your problems than just facing them yourself.
Access to External Confidential Support
Maintaining the confidence of your team is essential. There are often times when you need to strategize challenges before discussing them with your team. The availability of a trusted external support group is invaluable.
Maintain Focus and Accountability
Your group helps you maintain your focus on your business goals and deadlines. You are encouraged to avoid spending time on all the ‘shiny objects’ and other distractions that every entrepreneur faces.
Lifelong Connections and Support
After months of helping and being helped by the members of your group, you learn their strengths and can call on them whenever needed. Lifelong Mentoring is there for you throughout your business journey.
3 Questions for You…
How valuable would it be for your business:
1. To resolve a major issue?
2.To get help with Profitability or Growth?
3.To be part of a support group of other entrepreneurs?
Is your answer in the $10,000s or the $100,000s?
AWSOME STARTING INVESTMENT
Get 50% Off Your First Mentored Group Session!
1st SESSION ONLY $47