helps a woman expand her business profitably by matching her with a team of volunteer advisors for a year of mentoring.

DEADLINE:
January 17, 2012

APLinfo@
APLnashville.org

Who qualifies

• At least 51% owned and actively managed by one or more women
• Minimum of two years in operation
• Minimum of two full-time employees (one may be the owner)
• Revenues of at least $250,000 for retail or manufacturing business, at least $100,000 for service business
• Operates in the Nashville/Middle Tennessee area

What the business owner must have

• Clearly defined company objectives and goals
• Up-to-date business plan
• Vision for how APL will help
• Ability to read and understand financial reports of the business
• Willingness to share information about the business (including permission to request a credit report) and to take advice from outsiders
• Participation in interviews and site visits

What business plan must include

• Management team
• Goals
• Strengths and weaknesses
• Areas of concern
• Chief competitors (include strengths, weaknesses)
• Personal strengths owner brings to the business
• Opportunities available to business
• Goals for the Advisory Panel