Stage 3 · Protected Score: 60–79

4 Weeks.
Real Results.

The 4-Week Next Step Business Accelerator helps business owners understand exactly where they are today, identify the gaps in their systems, and build a practical action plan to improve their Business Readiness Score and move to the next stage.

4Weeks to Next Stage
LiveWeekly Sessions
$597One Investment

You Have the Foundation.
Now Accelerate.

Protected stage business owners have built something real. What you need now is clarity and momentum. Four focused weeks to review where you are, close the gaps holding your score back, and leave with a concrete plan for what comes next.


This is not a course with modules to watch at your own pace. It is live, guided implementation — led by Irene Tryon with 45 years of real business experience behind every session.

One focus per week.
One outcome per session.

1
Week One
Business Foundation & Readiness
Understanding Your Current Stage
Focus: Where Are You Right Now?
Topics
  • Review Assessment results
  • Understanding the 5 Business Growth Stages
  • Business structure basics
  • Separating personal & business finances
  • Setting business goals
  • Creating your Next Step Action Plan
Outcome

Participants understand their current score, stage, and what is preventing them from reaching the next level.

Homework
Complete Business Foundation Checklist
2
Week Two
Recordkeeping, Cash Flow & Tax Readiness
Moving from Confusion to Organization
Focus: Financial Systems That Work
Topics
  • Income tracking systems
  • Expense tracking
  • Business bank account review
  • Schedule C basics
  • Tax deductions & documentation
  • Intro to M.A.K.S. & TaxCat Pro
Outcome

Participants establish a system for organizing financial records and reducing tax-time stress.

Homework
Organize current business transactions and documentation
3
Week Three
Profitability, Pricing & Business Decisions
Moving from Protection to Optimization
Focus: Making Better Business Decisions
Topics
  • Understanding profitability
  • Pricing products and services
  • Managing cash flow
  • Reviewing business expenses
  • Identifying financial leaks
  • Monthly business review habits
Outcome

Participants learn how to make better business decisions using financial information.

Homework
Complete Profitability Review Worksheet
4
Week Four
Growth Strategy & Next Steps
Building a Sustainable Business
Focus: Your Path Forward
Topics
  • Business growth planning
  • Tax planning opportunities
  • Risk management
  • Operational improvements
  • Accountability systems
  • Choosing your next path
Outcome

Participants leave with a personalized 90-day implementation plan and a clear recommendation for their next stage of growth.

Homework
Select your next path from the recommended options

Graduation Deliverables.

📊
Updated Business Readiness Score
📋
Personalized Action Plan
🎉
Certificate of Completion
📞
Strategy Session Opportunity

Where You Go Next.

At graduation, Irene will make a personalized recommendation based on your updated score and goals.

🔧
M.A.K.S. DIY
Self-managed bookkeeping with TaxCat Pro
M.A.K.S. Pro Managed
Done-for-you monthly bookkeeping and reporting
👑
Business Boss Coaching
Strategic one-on-one coaching with Irene
🌟
Advisory Services
Ongoing strategic advisory and tax planning

One price.
Full access.

4 live weekly sessions, all materials, homework support, and graduation deliverables.

$597

One-Time · Full 4-Week Access

  • 4 live weekly working sessions with Irene
  • Business Foundation Checklist
  • Profitability Review Worksheet
  • Introduction to M.A.K.S. & TaxCat Pro
  • Session replays for all 4 weeks
  • Updated Business Readiness Assessment
  • Personalized 90-day action plan
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Strategy Session opportunity
Secure My Seat — $597

Limited seats per cohort · Enrollment closes when seats fill

Your progress path.

0–39Stage 1 — StartupNext Step Workshop
40–59Stage 2 — Stabilizing4-Week Foundation Membership · $297
60–79Stage 3 — Protected4-Week Next Step Accelerator · $597You Are Here
80–89Stage 4 — OptimizingAdvisory Services · From $197/mo
90–100Stage 5 — ScalingVIP Advisory · Application Only

4 weeks. Next stage.
Your move.

Limited seats per cohort. Built for owners who are done moving slowly.

Secure My Seat — $597