EMPOWER BY GODADDY MAIN ST. ACCELERATOR
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to the next level
Empower by GoDaddy, in partnership with ignite sparked by BBB, is your
12-week launchpad to ethical growth and explosive success for your small business.
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All-Encompassing Curriculum
Delivered by Industry Leaders
Website Design
SEO
E-Commerce
Branding
Marketing
Social Media
Sales Strategies
Legal Advice
Best Hiring Strategies
DEI
Self-Care
Ethical Guidance
Funding Options
Financial Tips
Graduate Testimonials
I was able to expand my network by going through the program with like minded people.
We have since helped 140 authors, published 50 books and 15 Best Sellers. The legal aspect helped us the most as we are currently implementing a Trust to make sure our business is secure and we have a plan in place.
I learned about building websites, tracking finances, networking, and so much more.
I have gotten then and even up to now more information for how I can move my business further and into new directions since the Godaddy/BBB Ignite cohort.
The mentorship and resources offered have elevated my online presence, streamlined operations, and expanded my customer reach, brand visibility. It's been transformative.
Professional speakers and the website were key benefits, fueling ongoing growth. Networking flourished, expanding into diverse markets like BBB Spring Market.
It was a great to network with other businesses and the experts brought in to help with the program!
Knowledge is true power! With the information I learned from the Go Daddy/BBB Empower Cohort, Amour Propre®️ has truly grown and experienced great success thus far. We look forward to the bright future we have ahead of us. 💛
I was challenged to think of things I never considered and taught real life skills to grow my business. The mentorship was invaluable, and the growth in my network has been a game changer.
The marketing tools I learned and implemented have organically grown my social media presence and increased my customer base and orders at a comfortably consistent pace.
I really had trust in the BBB so when this program came along I was quick to submit my application. I'm really grateful for the experience and ongoing support. Though the curriculum is broad, covering a range of topics, you can extract benefit regardless of the stage your business is in.
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Empower by GoDaddy is GoDaddy’s global community and philanthropic program equipping entrepreneurs in underserved communities with training, tools and peer networks to accelerate their journeys.
Better Business Bureau® Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) launched Empower by GoDaddy to deliver this education to Main St. entrepreneurs who want to ignite their venture. This multiweek program is a premier Main St. Accelerator and only accepts a limited number of applicants per cohort.
Empower by GoDaddy participants will graduate the program with the confidence and knowledge to skyrocket their business to the next level! The well-rounded program provides virtual training sessions, customized mentorship, and amazing networking opportunities.
Past participants received legal audits and advice courtesy of Snell and Wilmer and financial guidance courtesy of Desert Financial Credit Union. Emotional support, mentorship, and guidance provided by LifeGuides.
Educational resources, mentorship, and coworking were provided by BBB, and free technology products and technical assistance were provided by GoDaddy. We have awarded over $126,000 in pitch prize money throughout 7 cohorts!
The application is free and courtesy of GoDaddy, all accepted participants will receive a full program scholarship valued at over $5,000.
Accepted participants should expect to pay a one-time $99 material program fee. If a business is unable to cover the material program fee, limited scholarships are available.
Empower by GoDaddy is for Main St. entrepreneurs who want to take their businesses to the next level.
Compared to a business incubator, Empower by GoDaddy was created as an accelerator for those who wish to improve or scale their business. The program is geared toward entrepreneurs who need extra support in business operations, finance, legal, marketing, and digital media. Applications are being accepted from businesses operating in the BBB Pacific Southwest’s service area, which includes Greater Arizona and Southern California.
Main St. entrepreneurs are small business owners who make a big impact in the community! Small businesses comprise 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses and are the unsung heroes keeping the heartbeat of our economy alive.
Main St. entrepreneurs are the types of businesses you’d see on a quintessential downtown street – from a florist to a mechanic, a salon to a coffee shop, tradespeople and every service professional in between.
Better Business Bureau® Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB), is one of the most innovative BBBs in the nation with startup support including incubation, funding, acceleration and accreditation.
BBB is dedicated to helping build better businesses with ethics at the forefront, which aligns with GoDaddy’s mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, making opportunity more inclusive for all. BBB is proud to collaborate with GoDaddy, a long-time BBB Accredited Business, to bring these important resources to our communities.
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