

CORE 5
Professional education designed for Pennsylvania business owners, managers, and decision makers taught but business, finance, and operational experts!
Built around our 5 core services: financial restructuring, operational assessments, new market opportunities, diversification and innovation, and ownership transition, the Core5 classes provide you with access NOT more information. These 1 hour workshops place you in front of vetted, local service providers who understand small business.
Our next cohort runs April 17-May15. The class meets every Friday via Zoom from 11am - Noon.
Hover over each course below to learn more.
Behind the Balance Sheet

Even highly profitable companies can struggle if cash isn't flowing. The Cash Conversion Cycle shows how long it takes to turn operational investment—mainly inventory and production—into cash in the bank.
Your Customers: Answering Who Why & What

Business success requires paying, satisfied and serviced customers; consequently, it is imperative to understand our customer - who are they, what do they require, why do they do business with us and why do they remain loyal to our organization?
Transition
Without
Turbulence

Why Succession Planning Matters
· Ensures business continuity during leadership transitions
· Reduces risk from unexpected departures
· Preserves institutional knowledge, culture, and values
· Improves employee retention through clear career pathways
· Builds stakeholder and investor confidence
Don't S.W.E.A.T Your Operations

Align your operations with the roadmap and long-term goals of the business. Before making decisions, ask yourself how this decision serves the business mission.
S: Strategy
W: Work
E: Efficiency
A: Accountability
T: Teamwork
ROI:
Return on Innovation

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One-on-One
Instructor
Session

Select time for a one-on-one session with any of the presenters to address specific topics related to your business. This session is scheduled separately from the other courses.