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VIP ADVANCE Training

Maximize your potential with VIP ADVANCE — a transformative program aimed at fostering sustainable growth and amplifying your success. Discover the art of formulating winning strategies and flawlessly executing processes to unleash your full potential. Whether embarking on market expansion, considering a public offering, or preparing for an acquisition, VIP ADVANCE paves the way for sustained success.

  • Since its launch in March 2022, 101 companies have graduated VIP ADVANCE.

  • On average, VIP ADVANCE graduate companies are in business for 13 years and have 69 employees.

VIP ADVANCE training offers a journey of invaluable insights and real-world lessons learned, comprised of a diverse mix of sessions and taught by CEOs who have walked the path before you.

VIP ADVANCE is an entrepreneurial training program tailored for Veteran-owned small businesses interested in taking their company to the next level of sustained growth.

How we help Veteran-owned small businesses

How We Accelerate Success

Equip your business with the insights necessary to sustain growth while learning how to navigate potential challenges at the next tier.

  • Market and policy trends
  • Mergers and acquisition
  • Pricing in the federal marketplace
  • Operational strategies and process

Eligibility Requirements

Owner, principal or C-level executive of a for-profit Veteran-owned small business

The company has been in business for at least 5 years

The company has $10M in annual revenue

The company has experience performing as a prime on federal government contracts or is currently bidding as a prime

Sample Curriculum

Learn how to develop operational strategies and processes

Identify key investments for your operational infrastructure

How to identify the "right" client and contracts to sustain growth

Know when to invest in human capital

Learn the intricacies finances play in your company's growth

Attendance Requirements

Full Attendance is required to graduate from a session. If a participant misses more than 3 hours, their enrollment in the session will be terminated and they will be charged the cancellation fee.

Cancellation Policy

Upon acceptance into the VIP Program participants must provide a credit card to secure their spot. VIP participants will not be charged for services outlined above. The credit card will only be used if the VIP participant cancels their participation in the program after the date that is noted in their acceptance email. Cancellations must be received in writing. The cancellation charge is $1,000.

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