Educating Small Business CEOs through Practical Learning and Strategic Accountability
Once you enroll in our education program, you become a Student of Business and Entrepreneurship™ (SBE)—joining a community of business leaders who are pre-qualified, like-minded, and driven to succeed. The Student Experience and Empowerment™ (SEE) initiative is central to our mission, shaping an environment where every student is challenged, supported, and empowered to advance their business and personal growth. We continuously assess and refine our approach to provide innovative, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences that extend beyond traditional education.
Becoming an SBE with Effició is about embracing a holistic learning journey. For business owners, this experience is not just about acquiring knowledge; it’s about transforming that knowledge into actionable strategies that drive real results. Our goal is to support every student in exceeding their definition of success, fostering a unique learning style that aligns with their business objectives.
CORE Functions of SEE™
- Promoting Individual Growth: We deliver educational programs that connect your education and skills with the attitudes and strategies needed to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.
- Enhancing the Learning Process: Our services are designed to stimulate and accommodate the entrepreneurial learning style, ensuring that you remain engaged and motivated throughout your journey.
- Fostering a Dynamic Learning Community: We cultivate a learning community that encourages active involvement in intellectual, social, and professional development, creating a well-rounded experience.
- Supporting Diverse Needs: We are committed to providing the resources necessary to support a diverse and multilingual student population, ensuring inclusivity in our learning environment.
As a student-centered program, we prioritize creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere that encourages personal growth, community engagement, and a strong connection to Effició as your strategic partner. We recognize the importance of confidentiality, ethics, and privacy for entrepreneurs—values that are integral to our commitment to excellence in education, research, technology, and collaboration.
Student of Business and Entrepreneurship™ (SBE) Profile
Our education programs are built on the principle of holistic knowledge transfer, bringing together global participants to share their unique experiences, insights, and perspectives.
For entrepreneurs seeking to advance, evolve, or discover ‘what’s next,’ Effició offers a forward-thinking education experience designed to inspire and empower. We cultivate entrepreneurial leaders who leverage the collective power of shared knowledge, cross-industry insights, and life experiences.
Our students are typically ambitious, industry-savvy leaders of companies, including those who aspire to or currently hold C-level positions. They are responsible for integrating operational initiatives and making a company-wide impact as they advance in their careers.
Our most successful SBEs:
- Have owned their companies for at least four years and are focused on building a practice, firm, or company while growing a dynamic team centered on a clear vision.
- Represent a diverse range of industries, including accounting, IT, consulting, engineering, biotech, law, construction, design, marketing, manufacturing, retail, and hospitality, among others.
Key Support Tools for SBEs:
- Effició’s Education and Learning Portal (ELP): Our private online business environment, valued for its confidentiality, integrity, and openness, where most of our education, tools, and programs are accessible.
- Point of Connection (POC): Your virtual student union within the LMS, central to the student experience at Effició.
- The Collective Learning Community: A space for sharing results and learning from peers, enhancing your ability to achieve rapid, substantial progress.
- Executive Study Sessions: Exclusive 45-minute sessions designed to combine connection, intellect, and comfort, offering focused guidance on building a streamlined business infrastructure.
- Small Business Strategy Group (SBSG): A support program for students pursuing the Certified Strategic Business (CSB) credential, offering one-on-one consulting to help complete educational and experiential requirements.
Expected Results
Guesswork and improvisation can be detrimental to business success. Achieving freedom, flexibility, and a sustainable bottom line requires clear, deliberate action.
Our SBEs have shared the following results during and after their journey with Effició:
- Established a solid, profitable infrastructure.
- Mastered financial management and gained control over business numbers.
- Achieved executive-level income by getting to the CORE.
- Developed clear, delegable procedures and protocols.
- Captured and organized every operational detail, enabling key hires.
- Created easy-to-follow processes for immediate implementation with virtual teams.
- Rediscovered passion for their business.
- Embraced action with renewed purpose.
- Harmonized business and personal life.
- Benefited from realistic, actionable ideas and concepts.
- Appreciated the guidance and discipline provided by the program.
- Generated real cash flow and not just revenue, even early in the program.
Our goal is to create a safe, forward-thinking learning environment that enriches the entrepreneurial experience and empowers you to achieve excellence and intellectual rigor.
Next Steps: Admission and Application
Applying for admission is available three times per year. Students may register after the deadline dates if seats are available, with cohort start dates in January and September. Learn more about the admission process and application requirements.
Not ready to apply? Access our CORE Seminar for an introduction to our approach. For general questions, call 866-934-2673 ext. 701 or email core[at]efficioeducation.com.
We’re ready to support your pursuit of excellence and intellectual growth with innovative technologies, a dedicated team, and premier entrepreneur education that stays true to the Effició Brand: Getting to the CORE of Business.™