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From Passion To Profit!

Take Your Business to the Next Level

No Question.


Entrepreneurs: Are you trying to build a thriving business and need help getting there? If so, here’s an opportunity to spend the next 12 months getting results instead of more stress.

 

Work intensively with nationally recognized business coach, Helaine Iris and a small team of like-minded business owners in this proven program.

 

For the last three years From Passion to Profit has far exceeded expectations.  During the first program year, the five participants experienced average sales growth of 30% and created five new jobs between them. (Read more here)

 

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Make more money

  • Learn the business skills you need to know

  • Understand and use financial statements to make important decisions (rather than just hoping what you’re doing will work somehow)

  • Know you’re not alone – even though you may work alone

  • Improve your personal effectiveness skills - like time management and organization

  • Increase your sales and marketing savvy

  • Finally write that Business Plan and make it a flexible, personalized plan that works for you

  • Use your plan to help you reach your goals and attain the growth funding you need to capitalize your business


Here’s how we do it:


Two group telesessions and two private coaching sessions per month for 12 months

 

Individual Support

Two 45 minute private coaching sessions per month to help you with whatever you need to strengthen in yourself or move out of the way.

 

Group Support (two 90 minute telesessions per month)


  • Practical business skill curriculum

  • Personal development skill curriculum

  • "Group think” process for creative problem solving (benefit from having your own advisory board)

  • Built in accountability and a supportive kick in the pants when needed

  • A community of like-minded business owners

  • Help and guidance writing a business plan

Imagine where your business will be

in one year because you invested in this program!


Next class begins Fall 2007

  (Program holds 8 participants)

Details


  • Tuition for this 12 month program is $2995 - just $250/month. Tuition is payable in full by the start of the program. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is due upon acceptance in the program. If during month 1 of the program you see this is not a fit for you, I will refund your tuition. At any point after month 1 you decide not to continue, tuition is non-refundable.

  • The program is designed for existing businesses ready to go to the next level. If your business is less than one year old, please call before applying.

  • Group telesessions will be held during the week, during business hours, Eastern Time. Exact program days and times will be determined once the group is selected and then set for the entire program year. Private coaching sessions will be scheduled individually.

To Apply:

  • Submit your application. Click below:                                    

Online Application

 

Include in your application:

  • An introduction to you and a description of your business

  • Your goals for your business, and the issues and problems standing in the way of growing your business.

  • Also, answer the question: if you could work intensively for one year with an experienced business coach and a team of like-minded people, where might your business be in one year?  In five?

  • If you do not receive a confirmation back within 48 hours of submitting your application, call Helaine 603.363.4252.

  • Once your application is received, Helaine will contact you for a 30 minute telephone interview to get to know each other and to determine mutually if the program is a good fit.

  • You will be notified of your acceptance in the program. A $250 non refundable deposit will be necessary to hold your place.

 

You can be a successful business owner without sacrificing your values and your life to do it.

 

Suerae Stein,

Stein Graphic Design did it:


This program is more than I imagined it would be!

My weekly coaching has motivated me to work harder, think more positively, and take leaps that I never would have considered a year ago.

Our monthly group meetings have given me a great perspective on small businesses and I've gotten fabulous information from sharing ideas and contacts.

I am so thankful that I decided to take this opportunity not only because my business has grown professionally and financially, but I have grown personally as a direct result of this wonderful program."

 

Neil Giarratana, President, Lucidus Corporation did it

 The Entrepreneurship program was invaluable to the success of my company. It prompted me to focus the vision for my company and guided me towards reaching that vision each step of the way. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to take their business to the next level.”

 

Nancy Wibben,

That Soap Guy did it


I went from having an out of control hobby, to being a business owner. One of the biggest problems with being a sole proprietor and only employee of my business is that there’s no one handy to bounce ideas and information off of.  I don’t always have time for networking or appointments with experts.  A huge advantage to coaching is having a person who sees the big picture.”

 

Jennifer Runyon,

 Runyon Company did it


My biggest issue until now has been disorganization. The weekly meetings and the group meetings have helped me create new systems and get organized. The results have been: I now have clearer vision at ALL times, I know what I need to maintain to reach my goals, I’m no longer disorganized, Problems still come up but I can identify them faster and build systems to deal with them.”

 

Wendy Walter,

 The Voice of Clay did it


The coaching provided accountability and support to follow through with necessary tasks, where I couldn’t before. The group meetings were powerful to witness because se other businesses got coached on problems that are universal, so I benefited also. …Just by speaking out loud my thoughts, with someone engaged with me, helped me find my own solutions that were elusive before.”

 

 

For more information contact Helaine helaine@pathofpurpose.com or call 603.363.4252

 


From Passion to Profit - 12 Month Curriculum

 Month 1

Business Skills

Business Plans I

It starts with your vision. 

Personal Skills

Entrepreneurship and Building a Solid Foundation.

Month 2

Business Skills

Business Plans II

What belongs in a business plan?

Personal Skills

Managing the Many Roles of a Business Owner: Time Management 

Month 3

Business Skills

Business Plans III

Getting your Financials in Order

Personal Skills

You Have to Spend Money to Make Money: Your Social Responsibility as a Business

Month 4

Business Skills

Marketing Plans I

21st Century Marketing

Personal Skills

Overcoming Limiting Thinking

 

Month 5

Business Skills

Marketing Plans II:

How to Implement your plan

Personal Skills

Friction and Toleration:

What’s draining your energy?

Month 6

Business Skills

Leadership:

Even if you’re a company of one

Mid-Program evaluations

 

Month 7

Business Skills

Annual/strategic Planning

 

Personal Skills

Procrastination

Getting Yourself Unstuck 

Month 8

Business Skills

Infrastructure and Organization:

Creating Policy and Procedure Manuals 

Presentation of Business Plans

Month 9

Business Skills

Sales Coaching:

How to sell

Personal Skills

Overcoming Sales Phobia

 
Month 10

Business Skills

Hiring Employees

Personal Skills

Conscious Business:

Communication 

Month 11

Business Skills

Business Development and Strategic Partnerships

 

Personal Skills

Work/Life Balance

 
Month 12

Celebration, Wrap – Up, Evaluations, and Action Plans