FastTrac is a series of multiple-session entrepreneurship bootcamps offered by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) for aspiring and established entrepreneurs throughout New York City.
BE NYC Startup Intensive
BE NYC Startup Intensive is a no-cost, 40-hour intensive instructional course based on the FastTrac® curriculum that provides Black entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills they need to launch and run successful businesses in NYC.
The program features the unique perspectives of thriving Black entrepreneurs across the five boroughs, which is complemented by research-based content and data that highlights the success and growth potential of newly launched Black firms.
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FastTrac® GrowthVenture™
FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ is a no-cost, immersive eight-session entrepreneurship bootcamp that provides owners of operating businesses with the knowledge and skills they need to drive sales and strategically grow their businesses.
SBS offers both general and specialized GrowthVenture courses:
FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ for Veterans
FastTrac® NewVenture™
For aspiring entrepreneurs or ones who have recently launched their business With the guidance of experienced facilitators, business experts, and a network of supportive peers, participants will:
- Refine business concepts by identifying their target market and discovering their competitive advantage
- Identify the components of a strong business plan by learning how to set realistic financial goals and manage business functions
- Determine the steps to profitability by building a branding and marketing strategy
- Identify potential sources of funding and develop a business pitch
To apply for NewVenture™, you must meet the following criteria:
- Have a specific idea for a new business or have recently launched a business;
- At least two years of work experience; and
- Have conducted initial market research for your business, assessed the cost of your product and/or services, and identified your target customer.
Apply for FastTrac® NewVenture™
FastTrac® NewVenture™ for the Female Entrepreneur
Focuses on topics, challenges, and resources relevant to women entrepreneurs With the guidance of experienced facilitators, business experts, and a network of supportive peers, participants will:
- Refine business concepts by identifying their target market and discovering their competitive advantage
- Identify the components of a strong business plan by learning how to set realistic financial goals and manage business functions
- Determine the steps to profitability by building a branding and marketing strategy
- Identify potential sources of funding and develop a business pitch
To apply for NewVenture™ for the Female Entrepreneur, you must meet the following criteria:
- Have a specific idea for a new business or have recently launched a business;
- At least two years of work experience; and
- Have conducted initial market research for your business, assessed the cost of your product and/or services, and identified your target customer.
Apply for FastTrac® NewVenture™ for the Female Entrepreneur
FastTrac® NewVenture™ 50+
Focuses on topics, challenges, and resources relevant to women entrepreneurs aged 50 years or older; presented in partnership with women.nyc and WE NYC
With the guidance of experienced facilitators, business experts, and a network of supportive peers, participants in this specialized version of FastTrac® NewVenture™ for the Female Entrepreneur will:
- Refine business concepts by identifying their target market and discovering their competitive advantage
- Identify the components of a strong business plan by learning how to set realistic financial goals and manage business functions
- Determine the steps to profitability by building a branding and marketing strategy
- Identify potential sources of funding and develop a business pitch
- Leverage your extensive personal and professional experiences to launch a profitable business
To apply for NewVenture™ 50+, you must meet the following criteria:
- Have a specific idea for a new business or have recently launched a new business;
- At least two years of work experience; and
- Have conducted initial market research for your business, assessed the cost of your product and/or services, and identified your target customer.
Apply for FastTrac® NewVenture™ 50+
FastTrac® TechVenture™
Focuses on topics, challenges, and resources relevant to aspiring technology entrepreneursWith the guidance of experienced facilitators, business experts, and a network of supportive peers, participants will:
- Refine business concepts by identifying their target market and discovering their competitive advantage
- Identify the components of a strong business plan by learning how to set realistic financial goals and manage business functions
- Determine the steps to profitability by building a branding and marketing strategy
- Identify potential sources of funding and develop a business pitch
- Test their business product/service and assess its financial and technological viability
To apply for
FastTrac® TechVenture™ you must meet the following criteria:
- Have an informed, tech-based idea for a new business or have recently launched a business;
- At least two years of work experience; and
- Have conducted initial market research for your business, assessed the cost of your product and/or services, and identified your target customer.
Apply for FastTrac® TechVenture™
FastTrac® GrowthVenture™
For business owners who are currently operating businessesWith the guidance of experienced facilitators, business experts, and other successful entrepreneurs, participants will:
- Analyze their current business models and create an action plan for growth
- Identify methods to strengthen their existing products/services
- Use techniques to improve financial performance
- Identify potential sources of funding and refine their business pitch
To apply for
GrowthVenture™, you must meet the following criteria:
- Have a business that has been operating for at least a year
- Demonstrate market potential by providing an estimate of the maximum sales of their product/service
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FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ for Veterans
For veterans who currently own and operate businessesThis course helps veterans apply skills they developed in the military to growing a successful and profitable business. In this course, veterans will:
- Analyze their current business model;
- Strengthen their existing products/services;
- Improve their business’s profits and financial performance;
- Discover how to navigate government processes/access resources and incentives available exclusively to veteran entrepreneurs; and
- Create an action plan for growth.
To apply for
GrowthVenture™ for Veterans, you must meet the following criteria:
- Have served at least one day in the active U.S. Military – including the Reserves and National Guard;
- Have a business that has been operating for at least a year; and
- Provide an estimate of the maximum sales of a product/service (demonstrated market potential).
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