Program Description

By joining the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship EASE Program, you gain immediate access to North Carolina’s most successful incubator and a host of valuable resources:

  • You’ll have the ability to attend free networking, educational programs and valuable events to connect with investors, fellow entrepreneurs and potential mentors.
  • Stay on top of the events through the Nussbaum Center’s monthly email and see which ones might change your company’s future.
  • Enjoy honest feedback of your company’s strategic direction and prospects.
  • Stay engaged in the start-up community and enjoy networking with peers, start-up companies, mentors, professionals, and investors.

EASE Program Benefits for Entrepreneurs

EASE Program participation fee is $400 annually, (additional $200 annually thereafter).

  • You’ll have access to the Nussbaum Center’s powerful network.
  • Receive introductions to investors, strategic partners, mentors and other significant contacts and resources to help you grow your company.
  • Review existing Business Plan and make recommendations.
  • Receive personal assistance in connecting with investors, partners, and experts in the Nussbaum Center’s powerful network.
  • Receive monthly email highlighting free events, startup-only programs, and member-only meetings.
  • Showcase your company; contribute content to our newsletter, add events to the Nussbaum Center’s monthly email campaign.
    List your company on the Nussbaum Center’s web page.
  • Promote your company by sponsoring a Nussbaum Center conference or program.
  • Access to additional fee-based services
  • PO Box with Nussbaum Center address for your business.
  • Access to Conference Rooms.

JOIN NOW: Are you ready to become part of the Triad’s startup culture?

Additional EASE Program Services

Strategy Development: All Day Session to discuss and set a strategy for the rest of the year. Mentors work with you to develop your strategic direction and what it will take to get to the next Growth Level.

Cost: $1000

Goal Setting: Half Day Session building on your strategy session. Identifying measurable goals that move you to a viable business model.

Cost: $500

Comprehensive Business Assistance: The EASE Program Comprehensive Business Assistance is a one-on-one followup to help you stay focused on your strategic goals and make sure you are executing the plan you have developed.

Cost: $200 per month

Mastermind Group:

The EASE Program is forming Mastermind Groups to assist local businesses in breaking out of their status quo. Schedule an appointment to see if you qualify.

Cost: $1000 per month for companies in excess of $1MM in sales $500 per month for companies less than $1MM in sales

Additional EASE Program Services

Financial Modeling:
Development of a financial model used to project profitability and cash flow needs of the company.

Cost: $500.00

GrowthWheel: GrowthWheel is designed knowing entrepreneurs have one thousand things to do and only one hour to talk about it. It is an alternative to the conventional business plan. GrowthWheel supports the decision-making and action-planning that takes place in ALL companies every day. The innovative online platform provides a 360-degree view of your business and provides metrics for tracking your progress by comparing your ambitions to actual outcomes. Three in-depth Meetings over a Two month period.

Cost: First Month: $200 / Second Month: $100

Market Assessment: Up to 10 Man-hours of NCE research to understand dynamics and trends in the marketplace.

Cost: $500.00

Quickbooks Setup Assist entrepreneur on the proper setup, utilization, and importance of accounting programs. Accounting Assistance available at $40 per hour
Cost: $250.00 (plus the cost of software)

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