ProsperUs Pathways: Branded and Bankable

ProsperUs Pathways: Branded and Bankable is sponsored by ProsperUs Detroit and The Hayes Institute. A six-week accelerator program tailored for beauty entrepreneurs to develop business plans and marketing strategies.

ProsperUs Pathways: Branded and Bankable - ProsperUs Detroit ProsperUs Pathways: Branded and Bankable - ProsperUs Detroit ProsperUs Pathways: Branded and Bankable Attention, beauty entrepreneurs! Join ProsperUs Detroit and The Hayes Institute for our 6-week beauty business accelerator.

ProsperUs Pathways: Branded and Bankable Fall 2025- Beauty Business Accelerator Application Complete this form to apply to participate in ProsperUs Detroit and The Hayes Institute’s beauty business accelerator program! Are you a beauty expert looking to grow your business?

Join ProsperUs and The Hayes Institute for ProsperUs Pathways: Branded & Bankable – Beauty Business Accelerator, a 6-week accelerator program tailored for estheticians, makeup artists, and retail-line owners in beauty-related industries. This program is designed to propel your business forward by providing comprehensive training on branding and business planning, industry and marketing analysis, financial preparedness, and more.

Participants will gain the skills to: Develop a robust business plan tailored to the beauty industry Analyze market trends and create effective marketing strategies Enhance financial projections and cash flow management All participating businesses will have the opportunity to utilize one-on-one business coaching, and will get an opportunity to speak with local, established business owners and entrepreneurs.

The program is open to ProsperUs grads, borrowers, and other entrepreneurs in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, and Inkster. We are currently accepting applications until 11:59 PM on August 26, 2025. We will review applications and contact those selected for a brief interview after applications close.

Class Schedule (6-8 PM, in-person): Monday November 10, 2025 (Graduation) Location: The Hayes Institute (1620 Michigan Ave. Suite 124, Detroit, MI 48216) Thank you for your interest in ProsperUs, we look forward to reviewing your application! Please note that you do not need to take this class to apply for our business services or microloans .

A for-profit business located in the Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park Registered with the state of Michigan ( LARA ) and a federal EIN number An active system of bookkeeping Profit-Loss statements, or a detailed business plan If you need help meeting these requirements, please apply for this program. If you have these documents and would like to use one of our other services, please contact us .

ProsperUs Detroit greatly values you sharing any personal demographic information. Unless specified by you, your information will remain private to ProsperUs Detroit’s database and shared with necessary funding partners. Knowing more about the people we serve is pivotal in providing meaningful and intentional access to opportunities for entrepreneurs and their businesses.

How would you describe yourself? American Indian or Alaska Native Arab and/or North Africa and Southwest Asia Asian Black (African and/or African American) Latinx and/or Hispanic (Latino/a) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Another description (multi-racial, another option, or additional identities) Choose not to share at this time.

British Indian Ocean Territory Cocos ( Keeling ) Islands Falkland Islands ( Islas Malvinas ) French Southern and Antarctic Lands Heard Island and McDonald Islands Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands St. Vincent and the Grenadines United States Minor Outlying Islands Virgin Islands ( British ) To which gender identity do you most identify?

Another description (another option and/or identities) Choose not to share at this time Please describe your gender identity: What is your highest degree or level of education you have completed?

Some schooling; no degree High school diploma and/or GED Some college, but no degree Technical School and/or Apprenticeship Associate Degree (for example: Associate of Arts, Associate of Sciences) Bachelor Degree (for example: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Adminstration, Bachelor of Science) Master Degree (Master of Arts, Master of Sciences, Master of Business Administration) Professional Degree (for example: MD, DDS, JD) Doctorate Degree (for example: PhD, EdD) Another level, degree, or training Choose not to share at this time.

Have you or your spouse ever served on active duty in the U.S. Armed forces? I have been on active duty in the past, but not now. I am the spouse of someone on active duty.

I am the spouse of someone who was on active duty in the past, but not now. Neither me or my spouse serve or served in the military. Do you have any prior experiences with the justice system?

Yes, I have a misdemeanor conviction(s). Yes, I have a felony conviction(s). No, I do not have any convictions.

ProsperUs does not discriminate justice involved individuals. This information is important to our team as we create and share resources with entrepreneurs with these experiences. Do you identify as a person with a disability?

Prefer not to share at this time. This information is used by ProsperUs Detroit to ensure that our resources are inclusive and accessible to everyone. What is the size of your household (all members including yourself)?

Please share your annual household income (all sources combined): We are trying to understand how clearly defined your business concept is, if you are still working on your idea or if you have taken steps to move your business forward, and if you are making sales and engaging with customers yet. Do you currently operate a business? Yes, I have a fully operational business.

Yes, but I haven’t formally registered my business yet. No, I’m still working on my idea and testing out concepts. Have you participated in any of ProsperUs Detroit’s programs?

Select as many as apply to you and your business. I am a graduate of the ProsperUs Detroit Entrepreneur Training Program. I have utilized ProsperUs Detroit’s Business Services Program.

I am a borrower of a ProsperUs Detroit loan. I have received financial coaching from ProsperUs Detroit. I am an entrepreneur in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, and Inkster who hasn’t participated in a ProsperUs program yet.

Has your business generated revenue? Yes, my business is regularly generating revenue. Yes, my business is generating revenue but not on a regular basis.

No, my business is not generating any revenue. What is your largest yearly revenue to date? $0-10k $20-50k $100-300k $300 – 500k $500k+ What is the status of your business plan?

I have a business plan with financial projections. I have a business plan but no financial projections. I have a partial business plan.

I do not have a business plan. Of the following concepts, please select the actions you have taken and/or the financial concepts you have explored regarding your business. I have a business bank account.

I have a system of bookkeeping (process of recording all financial transactions made by the company). I know what my overhead are (also known as fixed costs, these costs that stay the same no matter how much you make or sell). I can calculate my profit margin (the amount that revenue exceeds costs).

I can calculate my unit cost (how much it costs to make one item). I can make a profit-loss statement for my business (income statement – a financial report that shows your income, total costs, total expenses, and net income for a given time period). None of the above.

This is can be any phone number you use for your business even if it is a personal line. This is can be any email you use for your business even if it is a personal email. Online Presence for Business Please enter the best URL for someone interested in using your services.

Please enter the full URL for your facebook page. Please enter the full URL for your instagram page. We are trying to understand how clearly defined your business concept is, what steps you have taken to move your business forward, how you are generating sales, and how you are engaging with customers.

Briefly describe your business: Please share several sentences and no more than 250 words.

Select the industry that most closely aligns with your business or business idea: Agriculture (e.g., farms, specialty crop production, farmers markets, hydroponics or aquaponics, organic food delivery services) Art and Design (e.g., art galleries, art studios, graphic design services, interior design firms, videography or photography studios or services) Automotive (e.g., repair services, detailing, parts sales / services, rental services, auto electronics / audio) Childcare (e.g., daycare centers, home-based childcare, preschools, school programs, childcare services) Construction and Trades (e.g., contractors, landscaping services, plumbing services, electrician services, maintenance) Education (e.g., tutoring services, language schools, test preparation centers, education platforms, educational consulting) Energy (e.g., renewable energy installers, efficiency consultants, electric vehicle products, storage solutions) Entertainment (e.g., film production, music production, event management, podcast production, content creation) Environmental Services (e.g. ecological restoration, waste management, recycling services, eco-friendly product development) Food and Beverage (e.g., restaurants, cafes, food trucks, bakeries) Healthcare (e.g., dental practices, chiropractic clinics, counseling services) Hospitality (e.g., bed and breakfasts, hotels, tour operators, travel agencies, event planning services, tourist attractions) Manufacturing (e.g., artisanal products, small-batch production, handmade crafts) Personal Services (e.g., hair salons, barbers, nail salons, spas, pet grooming) Professional Services (e.g., law firms, accounting/bookkeeping firms, consulting firms, marketing agencies) Real Estate (e.g., real estate agents, property management companies, vacation rental properties) Retail (e.g., clothing stores, gift shops, specialty food stores, online shops) Services (e.g., residential or commercial cleaning, landscaping services, lawn care, snow removal) Technology (e.g., software development, web design, IT consulting) Transportation and Logistics (e.g., taxi services, ride-sharing services, courier and delivery services, distribution) Wellness – i.e. gyms and fitness studios, personal training services, nutrition consulting, alternative therapies, massage services Other industry (provide short description) Please share any industry experience that relates to your business.

Please share several sentences and no more than 250 words. What type of services do you currently or plan to provide? Makeup Artistry Skin Care Treatments Body Treatments (Waxing, Sugaring, Etc.) Beauty Products (Skin Care, Body Care) Other (please clarify below): What is the primary goal you hope to achieve by participating in this class?

Do you currently have any employees, contractors, or booth renters working for you? We trying to understand how clearly defined your business concept is, if you are still working on your idea or if you have taken steps to move your business forward, and if you are making sales and engaging with customers yet.

Have you registered your business entity with the State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) or a similar organization? Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) Operating, but Not Registered Yet Year Business Formally Registered To look up your entity with LARA, follow this link . Number of Founders (including yourself) Current Number of Employees Have you filed taxes for your business?

Yes, for all years of operation Yes, for at least the past two years Yes, but not for the past two years Is your business fully insured? Have you attended any workshops or classes specific to the beauty industry before? Yes, I have participated in food-specific programming.

No, I have NOT participated in food-specific programming. Do you have any technology related needs that you need support on? For example, internet access, a laptop computer, or something else?

Is there anything else you would like to share to help us assess your needs and/or assets for entrepreneurial training? If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please share that information in this response. How did you find out about ProsperUs?

Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp Central Detroit Christian Ford Resource and Engagement Center East Eastside Community Network Grace in Action Collectives Family, Friend, or Neighbor E-Blast or Newsletter from ProsperUs Entrepreneur Service Provider Please describe in more detail how you learned about us. We believe you are capable of accomplishing the goals you set for yourself.

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