Real-World Training & Support for Business Success
Invest today to create more profitable and valuable businesses for tomorrow
Business Owners & Community Lenders
GTE Advisors has shattered the mold of business training. We deliver information-rich, action-oriented programs specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs today. Whether you're a business owner that wants to increase your revenues and profits in order to drive up the value of your business or a community lender dedicated to supporting your business borrowers, we offer programs that fits your needs.
Our multi-pronged approach of working directly with individual businesses or partnering with community lenders to train their client borrowers maximizes the number of business owners we're able to equip with the tools needed to succeed.
Targeted Training for Business Success
Using clearly defined content and effective training sequences, from a fast-track approach that takes only 4 weeks to more in-dept and comprehensive efforts that take up to 4 months, our programs are designed specifically for businesses from $500K to $5MM in yearly revenue.
- Business Direct Program – Delivered in a remote one-to-one format, it includes a business valuation followed by an assessment that prioritizes specific areas of improvement from which owners choose the training areas most appropriate and impactful for their business.
- Community Lender Program – Training consists of standard Business Direct components that are delivered to client borrowers in either remote peer group or one-to-one formats. Each format is crafted to the specific needs and interests of the lender.
Our expertise and research-backed approach delivers concrete results - revenue growth, enhanced efficiency, long-term value building, and owner empowerment to achieve financial goals. Learn ABOUT US
- Initial Valuation – Businesses receive an industry-benchmarked valuation powered by a sophisticated model validated with data from over 85,000 businesses. Additionally, specific growth opportunities are identified and ranked by their projected impact on the business.
- Training – Training is conducted in remote one-to-one or peer group settings. The tools used (i.e., tutorials, exercises, etc.) and breadth of the areas covered varies by topic being trained.
- Support & Re-Valuation – A variety of post-training support is offered with each program to give the participants the opportunity to fully implement the concepts learned. Re-valuation of the business is recommended in order to measure progress.
- Performance Tracking & Reporting – All valuations, re-valuations and other training platform activity is accumulated and reported when we partner with community lenders.
Ultimately, our goal is to help every business reach its full value potential so they have every possible exit option available to them. That’s a “win-win-win” for all business owners, organizations and communities.
3 Types of Businesses
Whether you're a business owner or a community lender, understanding the differences between each type of businesses is crucial to providing the appropriate resources and guidance needed for successful training. GTE Advisors tailors its business training to empower every type of business in order to fuel their individual journeys while also supporting a thriving business ecosystem in which they operate.
Born to Lead
Enterprise businesses are the ambitious trailblazers, fueled by a relentless pursuit of growth, profitability, and market leadership. Think innovative startups scaling their tech solutions or established companies expanding their footprint. These economic engines create jobs, fuel innovation, and shape the future of industries.
The training is designed to support their strategic and operational needs while at the same time helping them grow revenue and build the long-term value of their business.
Beyond the Hustle
Lifestyle businesses paint a different picture. Here, the owner's personal goals and desired work-life balance take center stage. They prioritize flexibility, smaller scale operations, and sustainable growth that aligns with their lifestyle dreams. From the cozy coffee shop on the corner to the local artisan workshop, these businesses add vibrancy and character to communities.
Our programs, while covering the full breadth of business operations, is intentionally scaled to support the strategic and operational goals of the businesses without sacrificing important lifestyle considerations.
Dreams Taking Flight
Don't underestimate the ambition burning within some Lifestyle Businesses! They aspire for growth, and because of that, exist within a subset we call "Aspirational Lifestyle" businesses. They dream of scaling their operations, increasing profits, and securing their financial future – all within the framework of their desired lifestyle. These businesses hold immense potential, waiting to be unlocked with the right support.
We serve the unique needs of these businesses by adjusting the training components offered to them as their interests and abilities grow over time. When they are prepared to advance we introduce them to more advanced business concepts and value building strategies.
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Unlocking Success on Their Terms
Our unique training, built on proven models and expertly adapted, uses a pre-training assessmet process to help them achieve both personal and professional fulfillment.
Firstly, we help them build a solid foundation. This involves understanding their goals, both for their business and personal lives. We then equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to structure and operate their business effectively, enhancing its overall value.
Grow Value & Exit Strategically
At GTE Advisors, we've integrated well-established Business Model Canvas and ValueBuilder concepts into tailored programs designed to aid and empower business owners. The videos we offer focus on concepts of business revenue growth and value building, specifically within the M&A context of buying and selling small businesses. However, these insights are directly applicable to situations where owners are building their business with no immediate intention of selling.
The 8 Drivers of business value discussed in our videos are useful because, when implemented in any business, they enhance ongoing operations and efficiency while also preparing a business for a potential future sale or other exit option, such as passing it on to heirs.
Our training is designed to equip business owners with the knowledge and tools to:
- Drive sustainable growth: Expand their customer base, increase revenue, and build a more profitable business.
- Transition smoothly: Delegate daily tasks and take on an oversight role, enjoying a better work-life balance.
- Secure their financial future: Plan for succession and ensure their business thrives, even in their absence.
- Exit strategically: Whether it's selling the business to secure the generational wealth they have created, continuing its growth for future inheritance, transitioning into a supervisory role to pave the way for the future, or passing it on to heirs to build a legacy.
Contact us today to learn more about how we provide a true pathway forward for all business owners.
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Valuation Teeter Totter
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Customer Satisfication
Hub & Spoke
Business Direct Program
Working directly with business owners, the training is designed to equip owners with a practical toolset to visualize, analyze, and enhance their businesses for improved revenue, efficiency, profitability, and ultimately, personal financial success. It is configurable by the owner and provides hands-on tools and frameworks to translate ideas into actionable strategies.
Based on the initial valuation and assessment, the owner chooses and schedules the training components that are projected to deliver the greatest benefit to their business. The convenient remote one-to-one training is supported by tutorials and exercises delivered through our training platform. Whether the training lasts 4 weeks or 4 months, ongoing guidance and platform access is provided to support implementation efforts as well as any business re-valuations that are done to track progress.
Additional training components can be added at any time to meet the owners needs.
Key Benefits to Business Owners:
- Clarity and Focus: Gain a visual framework for their entire business, allowing them to grasp the bigger picture and pinpoint any gaps or inconsistencies.
- Improved Decision-Making: Understand the interconnectedness of different aspects of their business model, empowering them to make well-informed decisions with confidence.
- Innovation and Experimentation: Cultivate a creative mindset, prompting them to explore new ideas and refine their business model for optimal outcomes.
- Increased Efficiency: Identify and eliminate unnecessary costs and activities, streamlining operations and enhancing profitability.
- Both Impact & Flexibility: First, identify hidden value in their business with our valuation & assessment. Then, customize the training to unlock even greater growth potential - it's a powerful combination for success.
Community Lender Program
Partnering with GTE Advisors offers a unique opportunity for community lenders to provide greater value to their business borrowers they serve. The program builds on the effectiveness of Business Direct - valuations, training, support & re-valuation - with exclusive benefits:
- 1. Multiple Learning Formats - Choose between one-to-one training for personalized guidance or more dynamic peer group sessions
- 2. Measurable Success - Track you clients' progress with reports detailing participation levels and the most impactful outcome - increased revenue and business valuations
- 3. Flexible Investment - Tailor the program to your budget. Fully or partially subsidize training, making it accessible to all, or become a Referral Partner to GTE Advisors and let business owners invest directly in their growth.
Key Benefits to Community Lenders:
Personalized Learning Formats: Choose to support business clients with tailored guidance or foster collaboration and shared learning as entrepreneurs learn from each other's successes and challenges.
Quantifiable Results to Showcase: Track and demonstrate the tangible impact of your investment with reports that showcase participation levels and business valuation changes. This becomes a powerful tool for securing future funding or attracting new clients.
Flexible Subsidy Options: Tailor the program to your budget. Choose a subsidy level that allows you to make the program accessible to a wider range of businesses. This allows you to optimize the program for your community needs.
For Businesses & Communities
Regardless of how it's accessed, whether directly or through a community lender, our training offers unmatched content, expert guidance and ongoing support to help businesses to their next level of revenue, profitability and value.
For Businesses:
Unlock Hidden Potential: Gain an edge with a comprehensive valuation and assessment, followed by customized training to maximize your growth potential.
Invest in Your Future: Develop the skills and knowledge needed to navigate challenges and achieve sustainable success and expand your options for the future.
For Community Organizations:
Maximize Your Impact: Track your success through measurable outcomes and demonstrate the positive changes you create.
Empower Your Clients: Offer exceptional value with flexible, impactful training programs designed to strengthen their businesses.
Whether you're a business today striving for success or a community lender dedicated to empowering your clients, we want you to know that GTE Advisors is here to help.
Contact us today and discover how innovative training programs can unlock your full potential.
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