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The Start Smart Co.Starters Accelerator is perfect for early-stage entrepreneurs and those with fresh ideas who are ready to take the next step. Over the course of 4 weekly virtual sessions, participants will move from idea to launch using a proven national curriculum focused on idea iteration, experimentation, and customer research.
By the end of the program, you’ll have refined your business pitch and developed a one-page business canvas—a flexible business blueprint that keeps you on track as your idea evolves. If you’re ready to turn your idea into a reality, Co.Starters is your path forward.
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The IgniteMN Grow Boldly Accelerator is a 10-week virtual program for established small business owners who are ready to grow with more clarity, structure, and support.
Grow Boldly helps established small business owners step out of the weeds, focus on what matters most, and build a practical plan for the next stage of growth.
This program is designed for businesses that have been operating for at least one year, are generating revenue, and are ready to move beyond day-to-day operations into more intentional growth. Participants work alongside peers, expert advisors, and facilitators to clarify their priorities, strengthen their systems, understand their numbers, sharpen their message, and build a realistic roadmap for the year ahead.
Participants do not leave with just ideas. They leave with a roadmap, measurable goals, peer support, and a clear first 90 days of action.
The Grow Boldly Accelerator is held fully virtually via Zoom. Each weekly session includes practical learning, expert insight, guided working time, peer conversation, and clear next steps.
Participants will also engage in simple weekly activities such as marketing actions, AI-supported planning exercises, peer accountability check-ins, and milestone development.
Grow Boldly is a strong fit for small business owners who:
The program is especially helpful for founders who feel like they are carrying too much alone and are ready to build a clearer, more focused path forward.
By the end of the accelerator, each participant will have:
If your business is ready for its next stage of growth, the Grow Boldly Accelerator can help you build the clarity, confidence, and practical plan to move forward.