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Our interactive curriculum covers everything an emerging business needs to set the foundation for success, from high-level brand marketing strategies to nitty-gritty financial foundations.

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Intro to retail

Getting your brand on the shelf begins with understanding the basics.

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Building a brand

Articulate who you are as a business, and what you’re providing for customers.

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Manufacturing and supply chain

Tackle the transition to manufacturing for mass retail with confidence.

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Building your business’ website: Branding, user experience and content tips

Building your business’ website: Branding, user experience and content tips

In today’s digital landscape, a professional website is essential for establishing a strong online presence. No matter your industry or product, a well-designed website can help you reach your audience and achieve your goals. Read on for a step-by-step guide to building a professional website.

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Crafting your brand proposition: A guide to effective brand messaging

Crafting your brand proposition: A guide to effective brand messaging

When building a brand, it’s important to both think about what void in the market you are solving for and educate the consumer about your brand. As for how you get there? With a brand proposition. Learn what it is, and how to use a brand proposition statement to effectively market your business.

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Leveraging retail data for brand growth

Leveraging retail data for brand growth

Data is key to understanding where, when, and how to grow your brand. Get tips from Paul Owusu, CEO and Co-Founder of Phreshly and Target Accelerator Forward Founders Cohort 3 alum on how to best leverage data to deliver customer satisfaction and scale for success.

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Getting connected: Tips and tools for growing your social media audience

Getting connected: Tips and tools for growing your social media audience

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, gaining traction and expanding your social media presence can be a vital key to success for your business.

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Navigating retail as a purpose driven company

Navigating retail as a purpose driven company

Learn how Target Accelerators alumni have created impactful brands that strikes a chord with customers while also delivering positive outcomes for people and or the planet in the process.

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Social videos that work: Increasing your brand awareness

Social videos that work: Increasing your brand awareness

Learn the best ways to increase your brand awareness with these 5 tips to make highly relevant short-form videos.

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About the Learning Center

Are these tracks free?

Yes! At Target Accelerators, our mission is to democratize access to retail education. That means our content is always free.

How can I connect with other founders?

You can share your progress and connect with other small businesses on social media. Each track ends with a certificate of completion—post it on LinkedIn and use the hashtag #TargetAccelerators to find other founders. And don’t forget to keep an eye on your inbox for upcoming events especially curated for founders just like you.

What’s the next step after I’ve completed all tracks?

We’re constantly creating and curating new educational content, and you’re invited to explore other resources in our Learning Center. Keep us posted—we want to see your progress!

Where can I submit questions about learning track content?

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