This document outlines a business accelerator program to help small and medium enterprises grow. It discusses how SMEs are important but often fail within 5 years. The accelerator provides customized and tiered services including skills development, systems implementation, and management training to help businesses improve in key areas like sales, operations, and leadership. The goal is to increase revenue and reduce costs so SMEs can accelerate their growth.

1. SMALL-MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
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2. SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
How can I develop my Small-Medium Enterprise?
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3. SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
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Small Businesses drive the US economy
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1-500 employees (SBA)
 27+ M SME’s in US
 60 – 80 % of new jobs
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30% of US payroll
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But: 49% chance of failing within 5 years
Small Business Stats for Small Business Week 2011
http://www.getbusymedia.com/small-business-stats/
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4. COLORADO MINORITY BUSINESS OFFICE
NEEDS SURVEY 2006
Marketing Info 42%
Network Women/Minority Bus 37%
Government Contract Award Info 37%
Network Info. w/Related Business 35%
Mentoring 34%
Network Info. w/Local Business 33%
Legal Services 30%
Financial Management Info. 30%
Legislative Change Info. 27%
Access to Technology 26%
Promotional Strategies 26%
Employee Recruitment/Training 23%
Brand Management 12%
ESL Training 5%
Colorado Office of Economic Development
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1165009699718&pagename=OEDIT%2FOEDITLayout
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5. NY TIMES 2011
TOP 10 REASONS WHY SME’S FAIL
1. The math just doesn’t 6. Operational mediocrity.
work.
2. Owners who cannot get out 7. Operational inefficiencies.
of their own way.
3. Out-of-control growth. 8. Dysfunctional management.
4. Poor accounting. 9. The lack of a succession
plan.
5. Lack of a cash cushion. 10. A declining market.
NY Times Jan 5 2011
http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/05/top-10-reasons-small-businesses-fail/
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6. OVERVIEW
Success requires…
And…
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7. OVERVIEW
Super Sales Guy Clients
Meanwhile, back at the office…
Crisis management!!!
Demotivation!!!
Disengagement!!!
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8. SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
Business Systems Development
Tier 1 Tier 3
• Skills • Sales Skills • Management • Leadership
• Systems Skills
• Systems Skills
Configuration • Inventory
• Sales/Purchasing
Management
Initial
Tier 2
Assessment
Human Capital Development
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9. SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
What we can provide…
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Relevant Services 
Customized Services
 Based on needs  Initial Assessment
 Based on industry  Tiered Structure
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Flat Rates 
Entry – Mid Level
 Based on tiers  Skills
 Scope of work  Technology
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10. COLORADO MINORITY BUSINESS OFFICE
NEEDS SURVEY 2006
Marketing Info 42%
Network Women/Minority Bus 37%
Government Contract Award Info 37%
Network Info. w/Related Business 35%
Mentoring 34%
Network Info. w/Local Business 33%
Legal Services 30%
Financial Management Info. 30%
Legislative Change Info. 27%
Access to Technology 26%
Promotional Strategies 26%
Employee Recruitment/Training 23%
Brand Management 12%
ESL Training 5%
Colorado Office of Economic Development
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1165009699718&pagename=OEDIT%2FOEDITLayout
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11. NY TIMES 2011
TOP 10 REASONS WHY SME’S FAIL
6. Operational mediocrity.
1. The math just doesn’t work.
2. Owners who cannot get 7. Operational
out of their own way. inefficiencies.
3. Out-of-control growth. 8. Dysfunctional
management.
4. Poor accounting. 9. The lack of a succession
plan.
5. Lack of a cash cushion. 10. A declining market.
NY Times Jan 5 2011
http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/05/top-10-reasons-small-businesses-fail/
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12. SMALL-MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
Increase Sales revenue!
Decrease Administrative expenses!
Accelerate your business!!
http://www.enterprisedevelopment.biz/contact-us/
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