Standing Strong Together
Your Business Recovery Journey
Program Promise
In four focused weeks, you’ll complete the Standing Strong Together: Your Business Recovery Journey Workbook, make decisive cash‑flow and operations moves, and leave with a personalized 30‑Day Stabilization Plan.
Who It’s For
- Rural Alberta entrepreneurs (main street, services, social enterprise) navigating disruption or rebuilding after a setback.
- Owners who want clear steps, practical tools, and accountability—without a heavy time burden.
- Teams who value a supportive, trauma‑informed approach to change.
Outcomes & Deliverables (by Day 30)
✅ Impact & SWOT documented (what changed, what’s strong, what needs care)
✅ 3–6 Recovery Goals with at least 3 SMART goals
✅ Operations Plan (hours, staffing, systems, customer access)
✅ 3‑Month Cash‑Flow Forecast + Funding/Support Inventory
✅ Recovery Communication Plan + a draft Recovery Story for public channels
✅ Staff Wellness Snapshot
✅ Consolidated 30‑Day Stabilization Plan (next actions, dates, owners)
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1 — Understanding the Impact
Focus: What changed and where to stabilize first.
Tools: Damage Impact Matrix, SWOT, reflection prompts.
Win: Clear view of risks, strengths, and immediate priorities.
Week 2 — Setting Recovery Goals
Focus: Direction and momentum.
Tools: Recovery Goal Worksheet, SMART Goal Builder, Vision Mapping.
Win: 3–6 recovery goals with measurable targets and early milestones.
Week 3 — Operational & Financial Planning
Focus: The backbone—people, process, and cash.
Tools: Operations Plan Worksheet, 3‑Month Cash‑Flow Forecast, Funding & Financial Support Inventory.
Win: A lean, realistic plan to keep the lights on and service customers well.
Week 4 — Communication, Leadership & Wellness
Focus: Clear messaging and a steady team.
Tools: Recovery Communication Planner, Your Recovery Story draft, Staff Wellness Snapshot.
Win: Ready‑to‑publish messaging, stakeholder updates, and a healthier team cadence.
Format & Time Commitment
- Delivery Options: 1‑on‑1 coaching (rolling start).
- Live Sessions: 4 × 60‑minute sessions (one per week).
- Light Prep: 30–45 minutes of workbook actions between sessions.
- Support: Email Q&A, phone calls
- Materials: Printed/Fillable
- Workbook + templates (cash‑flow, SOPs, comms).
- Platform: In‑person or virtual (Teams/Zoom).
Your Business Recovery Journey is a workbook‑guided, 4‑week sprint designed for rural entrepreneurs. Week‑by‑week, you’ll assess impact, set measurable goals, map operations and cash‑flow, and craft clear stakeholder messaging—without a heavy time burden.