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Management Accelerator Program

Management Accelerator Program is a program offered by Planet Hatch for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).

A cohort-based acceleration program helping entrepreneurs transition from startup to established business, covering hiring, HR, management strategies, and providing up to $25,000 in funding. Cost: $2,000.

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Program details

The Management Accelerator Program helps entrepreneurs transition their venture from the start-up phase to a fully-fledged, established business. It is delivered through a cohort-based program with intensive bootcamp training sessions, one-on-one dedicated business counselling, and cohort group mentorship. Key topics include Hiring and Onboarding, Employee Retention, Employment Standards, Human Resource Policy & Procedures, KPIs and Goal Setting, Core Values, and How to Strategize. Eligible candidates have monthly recurring revenue, a defined team/ownership model, job growth capability, and are in the Year 1-3 startup phase. Program cost is $2,000. Participants can access up to $25,000 in funding for business growth activities. Graduates leave with a full management plan.

Who qualifies

Must have monthly recurring revenue, defined team/ownership model, job growth capability, and be in Year 1-3 startup phase. Based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Program cost: $2,000.

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Deadlines and eligibility rules can change; always confirm details on the official program page before applying.