The EBB Programme key benefits are: Personal Development Participants will transition from employee mindset to an entrepreneur mindset. Participants will have increased confidence. Participants will develop their strengths. Participants will develop their leadership skills. Business Development Participants will learn strategies and tactics ready to be implemented in their business right away. Participants should experience financial growth in their business. Participants will have an increased customer base. Participants should have key technology-enabled processes implemented in their business. Participants’ businesses will know how to become “investment-ready.” New Tools And Technologies Participants will develop a strategy map and implementation plan. Participants will learn how to leverage technology in all the aspects of their business. Participants will discover new software, platforms and tool to adopt and implement in their business. Participants will learn the basics of digital marketing, technology-enabled operations, cyber-security. Accountability System (Phase 2) Participants will have six 1-2-1 sessions with a mentor. Participants will have access to a monthly online group support call to receive additional support, coaching and additional training. Participants will have access to a monthly meeting with the “Entrepreneurs Business Builder Board” to report on business performance and receive tailored advice and feedback. Participants will have a buddy system, to receive and offer peer-to-peer support. Expanded Network Participants will have the chance to interact with professionals, facilitators and subject matter experts from BPD Associates, Republic Bank and other successful businesses. Republic Bank Perks Access to credit facilities at Republic Bank. Access to Account Managers for financial support.