Are you a business owner with at least one year of experience and ready to take your business to the next level? The Alpine course provides a collaborative, peer-to-peer environment to help refine goals, explore growth opportunities, tackle challenges, and develop actionable plans.
Cost
$375
Duration
6-week course with mid-course optional group study session
addPayment & Scholarship details
Payment details: The course fee is $375. Upon enrollment, a minimum deposit of 50% of the total is due to reserve your seat (if you are not applying for a scholarship). We will follow up with an email confirmation of your placement within a few business days. A pay link will be included in your email confirmation for submitting any remaining class balances.
Scholarship details: Financial aid is available for all of our learning programs. Thanks to the two-year WNC Strong: Recover Forward Scholarship Program, scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a minimum of 80% off most courses and workshops (ScaleUp not included) and a minimum of 10 hours of free 1-on-1 business coaching. This is available for anyone in WNC at any stage of business, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Apply in the class registration form.
If you have questions or concerns please email scholarship@mountainbizworks.org.
The Alpine Course will give you the opportunity to assess how things have been going in your business up to this point, while also visioning for the future. It will reconnect you with the “why” of your venture and help create in-roads to meeting both your short and long term goals.
Previous Learner
"Mountain BizWorks is an amazing organization that gave us the support and foundational knowledge to start and grow our business."
Sarah Becker, Owner, Bari Salon
Course Plan
Alpine is designed for business owners with at least one year of experience who are at a pivotal moment in their journey. Are you considering expansion, growth, or scaling? Thinking about trying a new business model because the current one isn’t quite working? Or perhaps you’re exploring ways to adjust or add products and services? If you’re at a crossroads and ready for change, this course is for you!
You’ll also gain the clarity needed to decide if and when scaling is the right next step. Alpine serves as an excellent precursor to the ScaleUp Program, offering valuable insights to guide your business growth.
01.
The Terrain to Here
Week one will revisit your business’ mission, value, and key learnings to date. From there, we will focus on what emerges for each participant and how we can support these challenges and opportunities throughout the course.
02.
The Ecosystem You're Creating
In week two, it is time to step back and look at your business as a system and consider the processes you have in place. We’ll explore what it takes for the business to run smoothly without you being the one holding it all together. This will help us start building your first operating manual, so your business stops reinventing the wheel with every task.
03.
Narrative of Numbers
Week three focuses on assessing your business’ current financial situation. We will look closely at what the numbers are telling us and determine the critical metrics to track for you to strengthen your financial future.
04.
Systems Manage the Chaos
This week we will go deeper into the processes that keep your business running. We’ll look at things like onboarding, sales, money management, communication, and planning. Then we’ll review your progress against the goals you set earlier in the course.
05.
The Stories We Tell
In week five, we will review all current marketing efforts and materials to date. Then, we’ll revisit the core concepts of a strong brand identity and gain valuable feedback from peers.
06.
The View From Here
Finally, week six brings it all together with final presentations of each participant’s action plan, coaching from the group, and time for reflection and celebration. We’ll end the cohort by mapping out what support you’ll want moving forward.
Alpine course dates
Find the course date that fits your schedule and location.
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Have questions? See our FAQ
FAQ
addAre all classes online or are you offering any in-person?
While Mountain BizWorks will continue to offer virtual classes & workshops, we are beginning to offer some learning services in person or in a hybrid format. Please check each class or workshop description to determine whether it is going to be Virtual, In-Person or a Hybrid of both.
addHow will Hybrid Classes Work?
A Hybrid Class will have a mix of in person and virtual sessions. Please review the class schedule to determine which sessions will be held in person and which will be virtual.
addWhat are technological equipment / tools that I need?
To attend our virtual classes you will need a steady internet connection, a computer or reliable device, and note-taking material. Please let us know if you require extra support.
addWhat if I can’t afford the program?
Financial aid is available for all of our learning programs. Scholarship benefits include: Up to 80% off all classes and workshops, up to 10 hours of free 1-on-1 business coaching, eligibility for anyone in WNC, at any stage of business, and a commitment that no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Scholarship applications are embedded in our business coaching application as well as course and workshop registrations. If you have questions or concerns please email scholarship@mountainbizworks.org.
addCan I bring a business partner or manager to the course with me?
Yes! We welcome a second participant- such as a business partner or manager- to join you in any course. Each participant must register separately and may apply for a scholarship individually. We offer a 50% discount to the second participant, or they may use a scholarship if awarded- whichever provides the greater discount.
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