YOU BUILT YOUR BUSINESS, WE’LL HELP YOU GROW IT!
The Greater Houston area is home to many small businesses. If you are ready to stand out amongst other small businesses and have an economic impact in your community, then apply to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and take your business to the next level.
EXPECTATIONS
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16-week program focused on business growth
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No cost to participate
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Weekly Classes on Thursdays, 8:30am – 5:30pm
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A few Tuesday Clinics – 3:00pm – 6:30pm
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Classes held at Houston Community College (HCC) Alief Hayes Campus
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WHO SHOULD APPLY
Minimum Requirements
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Must be the owner or co-owner
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Business in operation 2 years or more
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Business revenues over $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year
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Business with a minimum of two employees
Houston holds three Cohorts a year in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.
HOW TO APPLY
Application Process
Step 1) Apply online via 10ksbapply.com
Step 2) If application meets minimum program qualifications, applicant is invited to interview.
Step 3) In order to guarantee an interview, applicant must submit supporting financial documentation that validates they meet the minimum program criteria.
Step 4) Final candidates to participate are selected following the interview.
Must Apply To Be Considered
SPRING 2025 COHORT
The application deadline is
October 7, 2024
WEEKLY CLASSES BEGIN
JANUARY 21 – APRIL 17, 2025
SUMMER 2025 COHORT
The application deadline is
February 4, 2025
WEEKLY CLASSES BEGIN
MAY 13 – AUGUST 15, 2025
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FALL 2025 COHORT
The application deadline is
May 27, 2025
WEEKLY CLASSES BEGIN
SEPTEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 12, 2025
SCHEDULES
PROGRAM IMPACT
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses graduates consistently show revenue growth and job creation.
months after graduation
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The percentage of 10,000 Small Businesses alumni who increased revenues.
The percentage of 10,000 Small Businesses who increased jobs.
TESTIMONIALS
Amanda Tullos
Cohort: 21
Business: GreeNexus Consulting, LLC
Program Experience: “10KSB literally saved my business! While I have a passion for creating green buildings, I did not have detailed business acumen. 10KSB helped me carve out time to work ON the business and improve my skills in areas like, financials, marketing, processes, and human resources. We made the leap from 1099 team to W-2 employer. The Growth Plan we created has served as a map that we have followed and the business has grown substantially! When you get to the end of what you know and you need to grow your business skills, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. The friends made, knowledge, and resources, make all the difference! “