When creating your profile, surf through the different project template options and choose the one that most applies to your current business needs and goals! This can be a guide for both you and a business advisor to organize your meetings and get closer to accomplishing your goals.
Read MoreProject templates are helpful for entrepreneurs to use with a partners such as a business mentor or advisor because they break down important business milestones into meetings. The guide recommends topics to discuss and also point you to business tools that help you achieve your business goals. Some of these templates are specific to Sky’s the Limit program, while others cover more general business milestones like Writing a Business Plan. You can use these templates on your own, or find a mentor through Skysthelimit.org to grow your business!
Read MoreExplore the community and use messaging to make request support from a volunteer or another entrepreneur when you’re ready to get to work. Also, make sure you’ve filled out your profile and business plan, and check out the resources available to you at learning.skysthelimit.org!
The live group orientation helps us learn about you and hear your passion for building a business. You’ll also meet other young Entrepreneurs in our program.
After you complete your profile and verify your contact information, you are invited to complete your orientation. If you attend a live orientation, we’ll chat with you about what led you to start a business and your business idea and tell you more about the support that will be available to you.
We want to work with entrepreneurs who want to work with us, so being punctual and ready to participate is important.
By joining our program, you are making the following commitment:
You’ll only request support when you’re ready to actively work with one of our volunteer advisors or mentors.
Once you’ve connected with someone who agrees to meet, you’ll set up a meeting (by phone, video chat, or in-person) within three days.
You’ll attend scheduled meetings on time or provide 24 hours notice if you need to reschedule.
You’ll rate your experience and provide feedback when asked.
Once you are a member, you can log in and click on “Explore Community” to view our volunteer profiles. If you see someone you’d like to meet, send them a message and request an Intro Meeting. If you decide to commit to collaborating with them, you can meet with your advisor or mentor by phone, video chat or in-person. After your intro meeting, you can use messaging to discuss the best way to get in contact (email, text, phone) and how often you would like to meet.
Read MoreWe currently have two monthly $2,500 grants available for Sky’s the Limit members. One is the Friends and Family Grant, and the other is the Rise and Thrive Relief Grant for businesses greatly impacted by the current health, economic, and social crises. The likelihood of winning grant money is very dependent on how well entrepreneurs fill out their applications and profiles! The first step to be eligible for grants would be to sign up for free with us at skysthelimit.org. Then, complete one of these applications for whichever grant you want to apply for.
Friends and Family Grant: skysthelimit.org/friends-and-family
Rise and Thrive Relief Grant: skysthelimit.org/rise-and-thrive
Read MoreWe accept underrepresented entrepreneurs ages 18-29 years old. If you are an entrepreneur from that age group, you identify as being from a group statistically underrepresented in entrepreneurship, and you are motivated and ready to work on your business, you qualify for our program.
Read MoreOur program is for any entrepreneur who is trying to get customers or donors to buy their products or services! We support entrepreneurs through business mentorship, business resources and tools, and funding opportunities. We are focused on small businesses, but also offer support to larger organizations and nonprofits. The best way to get started is to sign up for free at skysthelimit.org and tell us more about where you're at with your business or business idea.
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