BAS – Business Acceleration Services

The Business Acceleration Service is:

  • 4 topics presented in 6 week sessions
  • 6 classes each session
  • Focusing on a more indepth knowledge and tools for each topic
  • Each class is 90 minutes, 5:30-7 pm
  • Classes are offered to Elevate CBA Graduates in Kandiyohi County
  • Inperson or hybrid option
  • Each 6 week session is $40
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BAS Business Planning

Bussiness Planning 6 week session

  • Understanding the Purpose and Structure of a Business Plan
  • Articulating the Problem and Your Solution
  • Identifying Your Target Market and Analyzing the Competition
  • Deep Dive into Target Markets and Competitive Positioning
  • Defining Your Business Model and Initial Financial Framework
  • Assembling Your Business Plan Foundation
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BAS Operational Planning

Operational Planning 6 week session

  • The Importance of Operational Efficiency in Early Stages
  • Analyzing Current Operations and Identifying Bottlenecks
  • Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Drafting Initial SOPs for Key Processes
  • Leveraging Technology and Tools for Operational Efficiency
  • Creating Your Operations Manual Outline
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BAS Finance Planning

Financial Planning 6 week session

  • Understanding Key Financial Concepts
  • Group Coaching - Analyzing Current Financial Situations
  • Forecasting Revenue and Estimating Costs
  • Developing Initial Revenue and Expense Projections
  • Building Your Business Budget and Managing Cash Flow
  • Deliverable Finalization - Creating Your 12 month Budget
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BAS Sales and Marketing Planning

Sales and Marketing Planning 6 week session

  • Defining Your Ideal Customer and Value Proposition
  • Deep Dive into Customer Profiles and Messaging
  • Building Your Sales Funnel and Choosing Sales Channels
  • Developing Initial Sales Strategies
  • Core Marketing Principles and Channel Selection
  • Crafting Your Action Plan
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Upcoming Classes

  • Business Planning October 19 November 23, 2026
  • Operational Planning January 6 - February 10, 2027
  • Financial Planning April 5- May 10, 2027
  • Sales and Marketing Planning August 4 - September 8, 2027

$40 per session, must be paid before you will be enrolled.

BAS is designed to assist entrepreneurs in growing and scaling their businesses by providing them access to valuable and affordable resources and tools that will aid them in their entrepreneurial journey.​

Entrepreneurs who complete any sessions receive:

Certificate

A certificate of completion from the BAS session

Action Plan

The tools to continue to be successful and access to future educational and business sport opportunities

Community Network

Access and connections to other business leaders and owners and continued support and resouces from KCED

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