Our Business Coaching Programs
We believe financial capital alone isn’t enough to build a thriving business. That’s where business coaching and technical assistance (TA) comes in. TA is the behind-the-scenes support that helps small businesses and cooperatives grow stronger, smarter, and more sustainable. Both of our programs below are offered free of charge to Massachusetts-based businesses.
Accelerate Your Impact
for businesses ready to scale, create good jobs, and lead with purpose
Accelerate Your Impact is our Massachusetts Small Business Coaching Program that offers free one-on-one business coaching services in English and Spanish. You receive:
- Capital readiness: Understanding what kind of funding fits your goals
- Financial projections: Building the roadmap to a stable future
- Resource navigation: Finding tools, experts, and programs that support your goals
- Access to contracts: Growing your revenue through new partnerships
This program is offered at no cost to businesses, thanks to funding from MassDevelopment and JP Morgan Chase. It’s available year round, but spots are limited.
GreenEdge Accelerator Program
for businesses in the clean energy sector, particularly HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction
The GreenEdge Accelerator equips entrepreneurs with the skills, connections, and funding readiness to scale their small business in Massachusetts' thriving clean energy sector. In this program, businesses receive:
- 1-on-1 Business Coaching: Get expert guidance tailored to your business.
- MWBE Certifications Support: Navigate the certification process with ease.
- Business Development: We guide you in identifying funding opportunities and business contracts in the sector.
- Stipend: $1,000 when you complete the program and $75,000 worth of business support.
This program is offered at no cost to businesses, thanks to funding from MassCEC.
Connect with our Community Partners
Our community partners provide technical assistance, business coaching, connections, and educational programming to our portfolio investments. To filter, select one category at a time. Unselect to filter by a different category.
Entrepreneur Forum
The Entrepreneurs’ Forum is a nonprofit network that supports North East entrepreneurs by providing a community, mentorship, and resources to help business
Center for Women and Enterprise
Empowers women to become economically self-sufficient and prosperous through entrepreneurship, business training, and community support.
Coalition for Worker Ownership & Power (COWOP)
Coalition of worker cooperatives in MA that provides advocacy, training, and resources for cooperative success
Common Capital Inc.
A community loan fund that provides financing and business advisory services to support the development and growth of small businesses in Western
Commonwealth Kitchen
CommonWealth Kitchen is a Boston-based nonprofit food business incubator dedicated to supporting low-income women, immigrants, and people of color in launching and
Cooperative Development Institute
Supports, advises, and provides technical assistance to cooperatives and mutually-owned businesses in the Northeast.
Cooperative Fund of the Northeast
The Cooperative Fund of the Northeast (CFNE) is a nonprofit that promotes economic, social, and racial justice by providing flexible loans and
Dorchester Bay EDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health agency of the United States, dedicated to protecting Americans
E for All / E Para Todos
The EforAll Business Accelerator is a free, 12-week online program that offers immersive business training, mentorship, and peer support to help aspiring
EforAll Berkshire County
Offers intensive small business training, mentorship, and an extended professional support network to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses in Berkshire County.
EforAll Pioneer Valley
Provides business accelerators, pitch contests, and virtual workshops to support entrepreneurs in the Pioneer Valley region.
Forge
Connects startups with manufacturers to help them navigate the journey from physical prototype to commercialization, accelerating product development and scaling.
Mainstreet Foundations
Boston Main Streets Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing and sustaining 20 neighborhood commercial districts across Boston. They support local
Greater New England Minority Supplier Diversity Council
The Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC) expands business opportunities for certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) by connecting them with
Harvard Innovation Labs
Harvard Innovation Labs is a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports Harvard students and alumni in developing innovative ventures across diverse industries. It
ICA
The ICA Group is a nonprofit that advances worker ownership by helping businesses transition to employee ownership and building democratic, community-centered workplaces.
Impact Hub Boston
Impact Hub Boston is a community space that connects and empowers social entrepreneurs to collaborate, innovate, and create positive change. It provides
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC)
A national nonprofit research and advisory organization focused on driving inclusive economic prosperity in under-resourced communities through urban economic development.