The catalyst that enables first-stage entrepreneurs
to catapult their business to the next level.

 

Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs with the tools, accountability and community to grow and master their business.

As an early-stage entrepreneur, you face new challenges every day. Whether it’s determining how you’re going to fill the rush of new orders, deciding how you’re going to penetrate new markets or figuring out how you’re going to make payroll, it seems at times you find yourself wishing you had an instruction manual for your business.

We’re here to help and we want to see you succeed.

The Accelerator Program is the catalyst that enables early-stage entrepreneurs to catapult your business to the next level. Our mission is to empower you with the tools you need to grow your business to more than US$1 million in sales and provide you with the skills to make yourself a better entrepreneur and leader.

Along with structured educational content focused on the​ core areas of first-stage businesses, the Accelerator Program affords you the unique experience of learning from and connecting with the world’s most influential entrepreneurs.​​​

 

Accelerator Curriculum

Catapult your business to the next level with the specific learning opportunities provided by the Accelerator Program.

Strategy

Create Sustainable Top Line Growth

The keys to sustainable top-line growth are: knowing your core customer, developing a clear brand promise, and developing your BHAG® (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) for sustainable revenue growth.

People

Become a Magnet for A-players Who Are Dedicated to Results

Growth companies’ most difficult decisions involve getting the right people in the right seats. Is everyone in your company aligned, pulling their weight, and contributing as they should.

Execution

Develop a Strategic Advantage Over Your Competitors

One common challenge that quietly sneaks up on successful growth companies is the subtle transition from excellent, precise execution to passivity, complacency, and eventually poor execution disciplines. Tightening up your execution habits can dramatically improve your gross margins and profitability while reducing the time it takes to get work done.

Cash

Accelerator Cash Flow to Fuel Your Growth

The first law of entrepreneurial gravity is “Growth sucks cash.” We encourage companies to examine their cash acceleration strategies. This measures the time between spending a dollar (on marketing, design, rent, wages, etc.) and earning that dollar back throughout the company.

Accountability Group

As an Accelerator participant, you will be matched with other participants to form a small group known as Accountability Groups. These groups will ensure that you are learning and growing as an individual, both through the learning provided in the classroom and through the interaction with your peers. Groups will be provided a framework and tools to keep in touch between meetings to help each keep on track with their committed goals.

Connections to Experts

Entrepreneurs’
Organisation
Members

Accelerator, an Entrepreneurs Organisation program, offers monthly accountability group forums with an EO member as your coach, plus access to the wider local, regional and global EO member community.

Entrepreneurs’
Organisation
Facilitators

Each quarterly program will be led by a trained facilitator. These facilitators will bring a wealth of experience and connections to help you navigate through the content and gain as much as possible from the learning that is presented. The facilitator will answer questions from personal experience, helping you deal with the issues you face in your company with thoughtful and practical insights.

Peer-to-Peer
Learning

In the accelerator program enables you to network with otheremerging entrepreneurs who can offer insights from their personal experience. Networking among Accelerator participants will be an invaluable part of the program not only in your local city but in the additional cities launching around the world.

Member Experience

EO Accelerator provides growth-minded entrepreneurs with the community,
accountability, structure and tools to advance their businesses to the next level. Hear from some of our past participants about how EOA changed their lives and businesses.

"EO Accelerator gave me all the tools necessary to scale my business efficiently while increasing the quality of our output during a time of rapid growth."

Nick Lavidge, Accelerator Program Graduate

“The EOA program challenged me to think differently, to step outside my comfort zone, and to take calculated risks. It helped me to push myself and my team to achieve greater things, and the results are beginning to show.Fast forward to April 2023, and I'm standing on stage as a proud graduate of the EO Accelerator Program. I've achieved something incredible over the past two and a half years. My business, Procure Spot, has grown by five times its annual revenue, and I'm now an EO member, part of a community of like-minded entrepreneurs who are constantly pushing themselves to new heights.Reflecting on my journey, I feel grateful for the EO Accelerator Program's impact on my life (both personal and professional), and for the guidance of the experienced mentors and coaches who guided me along the way. As I continue to pursue new challenges in the world of entrepreneurship, I know that EO and the Scaling Up methodology will always be a part of my story, helping me to scale my businesses to new heights. I believe in this program to the extent that I want to give back. My goal is to one day become an EO trainer and an Accelerator coach as I continue to journey with the broader EO community.”

Matthew Armour, EO Sydney Member & Accelerator Program Graduate

“We joined EO within 6 months of starting the business, myself in Sydney and my business partner in Melbourne. We didn’t have the first clue about running a business when we formed our company, but we did recognise that we needed to put some effort and company money into educating ourselves as much as possible. When I look back we have learnt such a huge amount from being around other business owners, it’s the experiences that you can’t read about in books. I have also met a lot of like-minded people, my accelerator group would catch up for swims and runs and outdoor adventure. They are a group of legends! I have enjoyed the social events and the Fiji retreat, where I swam with sharks, which was on my bucket list since I was a kid. The events like the car Track day, gave me a chance to do things that I would otherwise not seek out.”

Danika Southwell, EO Sydney Member & Accelerator Program Graduate

Eligibility Requirements

You must be either the founder, co-founder or controlling owner with a turnover of $AUD325,000 or more

You have 100% focus on one company

You have rock-solid and credible ambition to reach 1 million turnover within 3 years

Is your revenue more than US$1 million? You may be eligible for our EO Membership.

 

Cost

When you join EO Accelerator, your tuition gives you access to both global and local benefits.

Global Fees: $1, 750USD | Local Fees: $3, 350AUD + GST

 

Join

Complete and submit our application form, and our EO Sydney program coordinator will be in touch with more information.

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Accelerator FAQ

When does the program start?

Our Fiscal Year runs 1 July – 30 June. Program intake depends on the location. Most programs either do ongoing start dates, quarterly start dates, or two intakes a year.

What does the program include?

The EO Accelerator program includes:

●      Four full-day learning events planned one per quarter, facilitated by EO members

●      Monthly Accountability Group meetings focused on goal-setting and peer accountability led by an EO Member

●      Use of EO goal-setting and tracking tools

●      Access to local and global EO events as shared

What is the time commitment as an Accelerator Participant?

4 full-day learning events each year, 8-12 accountability group meetings (usually held 2-4 hours per month) and any additional time you need to apply changes and goals to your business.

Can both my business partner and I be a part of the program?

Yes! However, you each need to apply separately and pay individual participant fees.

How long does it take to reach the $1M mark?

The current average is 24 months. It all depends on what changes you make in your business and how you experience growth.

I’ve hit the $1M US mark, how do i start my graduation process?

Congratulations! It’s time to celebrate! you can now start the graduation process

Please note: acceptance to EO is at the chapters' discretion. Accelerator participants are not automatically accepted to EO chapters and must follow the chapter application process.

  1. Contact Vashti Uys vashtiuys@eonetwork.org.au and express your intention to begin the graduation process.

  2. You will be asked to complete an EO Membership Application Form.

  3. Provide a recommendation from your coach as requested.

  4. The team will contact your accountant to complete a revenue verification form.

  5. The members have the right to object to any new applicants with 48 hours

  6. Access your EO Network login and select the "graduate" option.

  7. You will receive an invoice detailing both the local and global fees for payment.

  8. Once your payment is received, you will officially become a graduate member of EO.

What will I get in EO that I do not in Accelerator?

The choices you have as a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO) are not set along a specific path, but rather a wide-open playing field for you to expand your interests and learn from others who challenge your perspective, and encourage your personal and professional growth.

Below are just a few things you will get access to once you graduate from the Accelerator Program!

  1. Forum experience

  2. Access to all events

  3. Access to all MYEO events

  4. Access to all Global events

  5. Access to 17,500+ Members around the globe via the member directory
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