Small Business Success Accelerator
Develop Businesses That Grow
The Problem
Many small business programs drive participation but struggle to build the capabilities needed for long-term business growth and measurable outcomes.
This can lead to:
Business capability and growth readiness gaps
Low utilization of available resources and opportunities
One-size-fits-all support that doesn't meet business needs
Inconsistent business performance and growth
The takeaway: The challenge isn't simply engaging more businesses—it's helping them build the capabilities needed to grow and succeed.
Our Approach
Next Street's Small Business Success Accelerator helps organizations assess, develop, and strengthen business capabilities to improve readiness, resilience, and long-term growth.
We help organizations:
Assess Readiness:
Identify business strengths and capability gaps.
Develop Capability:
Deliver targeted training, advisory services, and support.
Strengthen Performance:
Help businesses improve operations, planning, and growth.
Increase Outcomes:
Connect businesses to the resources and opportunities that accelerate success.
The result: Stronger businesses, better program outcomes, and more sustainable growth.
How It Works
For Organizations
1
Identify high-potential businesses
2
Assess readiness and capability gaps
3
Deliver targeted business development
4
Track progress and program outcomes
For Small Businesses
Receive personalized training and support
Strengthen business capabilities
Access resources and growth opportunities
Build a stronger, more resilient business
Selected Work & Insights
Next Street partners with corporations, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations to design and implement small business development programs that drive measurable outcomes.
CASE STUDY
DoorDash Accelerator for Local Goods
Next Street launched a supplier development accelerator that prepared businesses to compete for larger commercial opportunities.
Case Study
University of Chicago
Next Street helped local businesses build the capabilities needed to compete for contracts with the University and University of Chicago Medicine.
Help small businesses build the capabilities they need to grow while improving the impact of your programs and investments.