Interise Now Accepting Applications for Fall StreetWise 'MBA'™ Program in Boston

Online, September 7, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Boston - Interise today announced fall program dates for their award-winning StreetWise 'MBA'™ program in Boston. The program enables established small employers to achieve and manage the long-term growth of their company.

The program covers topics such as business development, strategic planning, access to capital, government contacts, financials, marketing and sales, and human resources. Classes will meet bi-weekly from October 4, 2011 through June, 2012. The program will be facilitated by Andres Lopez, the founder of AJL Consultants. Mr. Lopez has over 20 years of experience working with small businesses to implement changes, analyze operations, make recommendations and create financial plans to create growth for his clients.

Each participating company is a live-case, using their own experiences as a case study. As business owners learn about each topic, they are able to instantly apply the lessons to their business and implement change. The program provides the time and framework for business owners to work "on" their business instead of "in" it.

In addition to gaining new knowledge, participants also create valuable connections with other business owners and experts. Working through similar business challenges with their peers removes that feeling of isolation and provides access to the resources, relationships, and structure needed to successfully scale their business.

At the end of the program, participants emerge with a certificate of small business and entrepreneurship and a Strategic growth Action Plan™ -- a three-year plan designed throughout the program outlining business goals and the specific action steps necessary to achieve them. Enrolling in the StreetWise 'MBA'™ also provides ongoing access to and inclusion in the Interise business directory, educational webinars, networking events, CEO Groups, seminars, and the Private Sector Network (PSN), Interise's "Instant Rolodex" of business experts and volunteers.

"After being in 'survival mode' for a couple years to weather the economic downturn, we were finally at a point to think about growth again. That's when my business partner and I started the Streetwise 'MBA'™ program. Every week, we have received useful tools and information we can apply directly
to our business. But beyond the value of the curriculum itself, we've benefitted tremendously from having the time and space to step back from the day-to-day operations and thing strategically about the business, supported by a dozen other smart, passionate, and focused entrepreneurs. I highly recommend Interise to any small business owner looking to define and realize their goals," said Victoria Merriman, President of Digital Loom.

The StreetWise 'MBA'™ is designed for existing small businesses - those that have:
• Been in business for a minimum of 3 years
• Annual revenues above $250,000
• At least one employee on payroll other than the CEO/owner
• A desire to grow their business.

The StreetWise 'MBA'™ tuition is traditionally $3,000, but with the generous support of Interise donors, recession-busting scholarships are available. In 2011, the StreetWise 'MBA'™ will be offered for $1,500.

For more information about the StreetWise 'MBA'™ program, contact Brandon Mastrangelo at [email protected] or (617) 350-6304. For a link to our online application, please visit www.interise.org/2011.