Just because you’re a small business, doesn’t mean you have to think small.
The 12 week program for entrepreneurs who are ready to make consistent sales, build their business on rock-solid foundations and start making the money that they want.
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When it comes to your small business, is this where you are at right now?
You have had sales here and there but they are sporadic and you are overly invested every time you get an inquiry.
You feel like nobody is paying any attention to your product even though it’s out there, forget about actually buying it.
You keep making more products and watching the inventory just mount up, hoping that the next idea will be the one that sells out and gets you on the map.
You don’t really think of yourself as a business owner because everyone (including you!) still see it as a ‘cute side-hustle’ or ‘part-time hobby’.
You dip in and out of your business, because you don’t think of it as a priority because it doesn’t feel like one - even though you want it to be.
Here’s the thing…
It’s not that you’re not working hard enough or that your products are not amazing...you’ve just not got everything set up to get your business working.
You keep telling yourself - if you just had more experience, more money, more time, more followers, you would be in business (like actually, be IN business).
I know it’s easy to feel like you have to figure it all out by yourself, DIY everything and painstakingly learn it all on your own.
That’s what I used to do, and it was the loneliest, most ineffective and honestly draining time in my life and in my business.
BUT WHY DO IT ALONE WHEN WE COULD DO IT TOGETHER AS A SOCIETY?
What if you could…
Build a business you were obsessed with that could support itself and actually pay you a salary because you’re not just left with random profit at the end of the month?
What if you could…
Have a clear plan as to how to actually brand and sell and run a business because it’s way more confusing and harder than you thought it would be?
What if you could…
Bring in customers without having to pay for ads or desperately chase them and give discounts that make your stomach drop because every sale counts?
What if you could…
Stop spending hours and hours on social media, talking to customers who won’t buy whilst dealing with envy because you just don’t understand how that other business owner is doing it?
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Chamindie Tissera
The SBBS is the biggest, yet the most rewarding and beneficial investment I've made. I am so glad I came across Manjaree on instagram and this program has given me so much knowledge and the drive to do everything right with my businesses. From planning to pricing, creating content, selling and finally launching, the SBBS has such a wonderful and insightful program made with such thought. Not to forget the amazing ladies I got to know though the society! Just like what our mentor does, the community too has always been so encouraging, giving opinions and cheers you along the way! I love the SBBS and I am excited to keep working through, to get all sorted by Jan 2022! Thank you so much Manjaree!! x
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Ellen Smart
Signing up for the SBBS was such a positive step for me and my business. I really appreciate Manjaree's 'no bulls**t' attitude and how to make business decisions confidently from an analytical approach rather than an emotional one. Manjaree also gives you ideas that you never even thought were possible! I still have a lot to learn but thanks to The SBBS, I am on the right track!
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Shehara Willie
It was without a doubt more than what I expected. TBH at the time I was considering doing my Masters and instead swapped to become a member of SBBS, coz as entrepreneurs the credentials don't matter, what matters is everything you learn that can be put to immediate practice, that would help build your business. So, I opted to joining SBBS, which gave me exactly that. I got a coach with eyes on my business and available on our group chat 24/7 for 3 whole months, where we could direct any questions any time. Super thankful to you Manjaree for bringing your A game for every single session. Your commitment to help us build our businesses was beyond what we expected. The SBBS has brought so much clarity to my business procedures, and I've learnt so many strategic, cost effective and economical (in terms of managing work) methods to run my business. This has given me so much extra time that I didn't know I had while successfully running my business.
In short, I am extremely glad I chose The SBBS over a MBA.
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Chevonne De Soysa
It was just the motivation I needed to get back on track after what I think has been “covid slump” for me. It a good structure to think about aspects of business that can be easily overlooked when you’re running day to day.
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Lorena Jaimes
Absolutely loved it! I jumped into launching a business without any experience, preparation, or idea on what to expect. SBBS was exactly what I needed to not only get a broad intro into everything it takes to run a business, but all the details that would have taken me months if not years of personal experience to attain. Manjaree knows her stuff and isn’t afraid of telling it how it is. I appreciate her knowledge of not only the local market but also US and international. She’s a coach that not only shares knowledge, but guides and prepares you on how to implement. I now have templates and examples to go back to as I continue and expand my business. Thank you Manjaree!
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Sumaiya Saajith
I am so glad I signed to be part of the society. It has been nothing short of Amazing! It’s a super comprehensive program and the best part is that you were able to add on to it in every aspect that we asked you to! From providing additional templates to helping us navigate all the nitty gritty in the best way possible. The support and empowerment we got within the society has been amazing too! Absolutely satisfied with the program❤️Kudos to you Manjaree for being such a wonderful coach and cheerleader to all of us❤️
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Dinushka Fernando
I was a bit hesitant initially but I'm glad I made the leap finally to follow the program. I've gained a lot more confidence business wise and now am able to better assess what is a genuine order and what isn't. It's also improved my customer care immensely
What if you could…
Have a rock-solid mindset that allows you to roll with the punches and pivot when needed (if there’s anything the pandemic taught us, is to prepare for the unexpected)?
What if you could…
Look at the numbers with excitement and confidence because you see the path to profitability and you know how to tackle the data to make serious decisions about your business?
What if you could…
Have the confidence you need to know you are covering all your bases and building a business with a solid foundation under it so the sky truly is the limit?
What if you could…
See a future for your business that actually looks like the one you’ve dreamed about, over and over again in your head?
This course is specifically designed to get you back
BOTH time and money.
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Imagine...
Calling yourself a CEO & Founder proudly to everyone you meet because you run a real business, not a part-time hobby.
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Imagine...
Cherishing the feeling of always being inspired and energised every day to work on your business and saying to yourself “Is this my job?”
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Checking your bank account with excitement because money actually keeps coming in instead of only going out?
The Small Business Building Society
is where you need to be if…
You’ve made up your mind and are determined that you are going to make your business work.
You’ve got a headful of dreams and a heart full of hope and you refuse to only show up halfway.
You’ve got a million and one ideas and you know they are all as amazing as you are.
You feel like the 9-5 isn’t where you belong and you want a society of passionate and hustling entrepreneurs just like you.
You want to stop wasting time and energy making and learning from the mistakes as to what works for your business.
Every single person you look up to and admire and wonder ‘how did she do it?’ jumped without the safety net, spent money believing they would make it back and trusted their heart over all else.
You could do the same.
All you need is the resources, support and guidance to build that business that started out as a doodle in a messy notebook.
The Society was designed to give you:
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The learnings and resources on exactly what you need to master all parts of your business so those foundations are smooth and can take the weight
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The time and breathing room for you to actually action what you learned so you’re actually building your business as we go along
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The direct feedback and inclusive support from someone who’s not only been there before but also helped others so you can make sure those pillars are straight and strong
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The community you’ve been craving, of women who are building right alongside you, who’ll hold you up for the downs and celebrate the wins
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Kimberlee Suares
For me the society has really been a great source of strength and encouragement. I remember how my business was before joining the society .. in short I was really lost not knowing what to do in order to get more sales etc. I joined the society with much anticipation and i wasn't disappointed. I have seen an increase in sales over the past 2 months and I'm truly grateful.
Having Manjaree as a business coach is absolutely fantastic. She is so full of life, energy, knowledge and sooo many great ideas. She helped us all see different aspects of our business in ways we hadn't before. And having 9 others who have always been there for support and encouragement has truly been enriching. Our weekly calls has been something I've always looked forward to cos it has given me such a boost to keep doing what I love. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone needing that extra boost and encouragement to keep doing what they love ❤
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Yuwi Hewage
Even though I was little hesitant to make this Investment I am so glad I went ahead with the SBBS. Manjaree is your #nobullshitcoach and really appreciate the effort she had put into shaping this program. I loved the fact that we could raise any of our concerns at anytime in the group and have them solved. Grateful for Manjaree and the ladies for the support.
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Afra Imthikar
I’m so glad to be part of the SBBS. The level of support there from Manjaree and the girls is incredible. It’s given me the confidence to tackle things that I would definitely have put off from fear of not being ‘big enough’ or ‘accomplished enough’ to approach prior to SBBS. I love the feeling of community and the selflessness of the girls . And Manjaree is like our personal cheerleader cum our own bank of knowledge to tap on any time we need ! Absolutely recommend this to anyone who wishes to grow, with a lovely group of ladies to cheer you on!
But who am I to welcome you into this Society?
Hey! I’m Manjaree and I created the Small Business Building Society for product-based business owners just like you.
I’m a product-based business owner myself and I’ve built multiple business, in different industries at different sizes over the years. That means that I’m bring actual lived experiences to the Society table, not recycled Internet advice and fluffy presentations.
I’ve been coaching clients more than 2 years now and I’ve seen the same issues again and again i.e. lack of strong foundations to build your business on. This program was designed specifically so that you could tackle all the important parts of your business so that when you set up to scale and grow, you and your business are on solid ground.
You can learn more about my own business story here.
Spilling the tea on the Society - week by week
One week, we do a training, the next week is solely for feedback, where every member gets individual time and coaching. We review everything you’ve done and tackle each Society member’s questions, supporting each other.
Week 1
Week 3
Planning out your Passion
The last year has been scary, stressful and led many of us to do some soul-searching - both in ourselves and our businesses. It’s also taught us that no matter what we think may happen, we could be completely wrong - the unexpected can always happen.
But you CAN get ready when it comes to your business though - plan and prepare for the upcoming year, breaking it down into manageable months in a way that will allow you and your business to get one step closer to the business you’ve always wanted to build.
A plan, a REAL plan - one that will allow you to go into every quarter with confidence and creativity and calm that come Christmas, you aren’t filled with thoughts of ‘Maybe if I had just...’, ‘I really should have...’ and ‘I wish I had…’
We’ll be covering:
Getting organised in advance
Staying accountable to yourself
Recognising past lessons and learning from them
Setting goals to align your personal story and business story
Tailoring a strategy to your own way of doing things
Price for Profit
The most important part of building a business - having a business at all really - is also the most complicated part and the one that we all get the most stressed out about.
It’s the profit. Specifically, it’s the question - am I making enough profit?
If the answer is ‘No’ or more commonly ‘ I don’t know’ then sooner or later, all those reasons you’ve got are going to become less and less motivating for you to keep running your business.
Because at the end of the day if you’re not making the money you want to be making (i.e. profit), then what exactly are you spending all those hours of hard work and energy for?
We’ll be covering:
Why passion needs profit to keep burning
What mindset has to do with making money
Where to position yourself in the market
How to calculate a product’s pricing for profit
How to budget your business for profit
Week 5
Week 7
Branding & Content Creation
You know that feeling you get when you walk into a shop or you see a logo and you just ‘know’ the brand? That’s what good branding is - when it’s recognisable and aligned with your business’s value and most importantly, when it makes you sales!
We’ll be covering:
The look and feel of good branding
How to do market research to make your brand stand out
Creating content that converts into sales
Setting yourself up to spend less time on it all
Selling is the name of the game
If you are not selling, you don't have a business, you have an expensive hobby. Whether it's in person, online or to other businesses, you always gotta be flogging your goods and making sure people are buying. Else the passion and the money are going to dry up and you're going to wonder if you even have a business at all.
I promise you, you can sell ANY product- if you market it correctly.
We’ll be covering:
Cultivating a Sales Mindset
Identifying your target customer
Auditing your marketing funnel
How to ensure you’re selling consistently
Creating a multi-platform sales & marketing strategy
Week 9
Week 11
Ready, Set, Launch!
A successful product launch can completely change your business - it can bring in more cash, more visibility and more data than the normal day to day selling of your products. It’s time to save that money, time and energy by planning ahead, launching strategically by using a playbook that has resulted in sold-out launches and waiting lists for small business owners just like you,
We’ll be covering:
Prepping yourself for a successful launch
What the back-end and the front-end of a launch looks like
Tracking the launch and auditing it
Having fun during a launch
Productivity
Sometimes it just seems like we have so many things to do and that to-do list is never ending. But week after week goes by and yet, nothing really seems to have changed in your business and you’re just going through the motions. You’re harried, stressed out and there just doesn’t seem to be enough time.
We’ll be covering:
How to run an effective CEO Day
The entrepreneur work week
Productivity hacks to save time
Figuring out how to automate, delegate and regulate
In the last week, we celebrate, because we have built your business with the Ball!!! This is usually a physical meet up in Sri Lanka, for casual drinks or a coffee!
F.A.Qs
How much is the investment?
The Small Business Building Society group coaching program is a 12 week program with 2 possible investment options:
Pay in full - Rs. 100,000 ($500) and save Rs. 15,000 ($75)
Extended Payment plan - Rs. 115,000 ($575), with a payment of Rs. 23,000 ($115) per month, over 5 months.
Of course, if you want to keep levelling up in your business, we can continue past the first 3 months through my 1:1 program - The Wake Up Call - because, as you grow and your business grows, there’s even more work to be done!
It’s important to me that you see this as an investment, not a cost. This is not a reflection of your current revenue, but it is a fraction of the potential you can make - after all, you want to grow and build your business, not have it be what is it right now!
Why do I have to fill out an application?
I want the Society to be a safe and inspiring place for each member to be open and transparent and committed to their own personal and business growth. That means I’m a little picky about who comes into this space - a Society is only as good as its members!
When are the calls and what if I can't make a call?
The calls are every Wednesday, 7-8.30PM Indian Standard Time. If you can’t make them for whatever reason, they are all recorded and you have access even after the program finishes. You can send in your questions earlier to have them answered or ask on the Whatsapp group as well - it’s not only the call you get the chance to get support! We start at the beginning of September and end in NOvember, getting you ready for December Sales Season!
What is the difference between this and working with you 1:1?
All the support you receive in the Society is in a group setting and you get a set amount of time to ask questions. You also get workshops to support you to build your business on a strong foundation. The 1:1 support provided in The Wake Up Call is only if you have an established business and you’re looking to take it to the next level, which requires working together long-term and getting custom feedback.
What do I get out of it?
6 x Group training society calls - learnings and resources you need to build your business (i.e. ALL the templates!)
6 x Group coaching society calls - for content feedback, asking the nitty-gritty questions and peer-review
Weekly Homework - to keep you accountable, there’ll be a weekly challenge so you’ll be accountable and do the work! Plus, there’s a PRIZE!
Private Whatsapp Group - this is a society after all so we will be engaging as one! This is a place for questions between calls!
Exclusive 90 Day Planner - more than just a notebook, designed especially for this program
Discounted Instagram Audit with Portia Emerson - social media queen, you’re getting a society-only price!
Bizpiration Cards Pack - my very own product, designed especially to help you ride the entrepreneur rollercoaster!
Ready to build your business to live the life you want?
The Society is waiting for you to finally start putting brick after brick into place and building your business the way you want, with a group of women cheering you along the way.