Grounded Academy - Expression of Interest

Grounded Academy - Expression of Interest

Grounded Academy is launching in August 2026 with Business Clarity: a practical online program for established business owners who are overwhelmed and ready for a different approach.AI for Business and Business Startup follow September through December 2026, with further programs added to the library on an ongoing basis.
We need your input

Every Grounded Academy program is built around the real needs of real communities. By answering the questions below you help us build programs that actually work for your business owners.Your insights shape what we create. Thank you for taking the time.
Council Contact Details
Full name

First NameLast Name
Job title
Council name
State
Email address
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Phone number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Council Profile
Approximately how many businesses are in your council area?
What industries make up the majority of businesses needing support in your council area?

Other
Who typically delivers your current business programs?
Please specify if Other
Shown when "Other" is selected for the previous question
What are the typical sizes of businesses in your council area looking for support?
Current Program Delivery
How many business programs or workshops does your council run per year?
What formats do your current programs run in?

Approximately what does your council spend per program or course? Please give your best estimate for each format.

Rows	Approximate spend ($)	We don't run this format
Short courses or single sessions (under 2 hours)
Half day workshops
Full day workshops
Multi-session workshop series
Online self-paced programs
External facilitator fees per program

On average how many participants register for your programs?
On average how many actually attend?
On average how many complete the full program?
Do participants currently receive a certificate of completion?
What stage are most of your business owners seeking support at?
Do you currently measure the impact of your business programs?
How important is it to your council to show measurable outcomes from business programs?
Business Needs and Program Feedback
What are the most common challenges your business owners face?

Other
Please specify if Other
Shown when "Other" is selected for the previous question
How do you currently market workshops to your business community?

Other
If you chose Other - Please tell us more
Would you like Marketing Support?
What types of workshops or programs have you previously delivered or tried to deliver?
What would make a business support program genuinely useful for your council?
Has your council previously asked business owners to contribute a co-payment toward workshop or program costs?
In your experience, does asking business owners to contribute financially improve attendance and completion rates?
Discovery and Notes
How did you hear about Grounded Advisory?
Notes or questions
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