Services

6 students.10 weeks. Pro-bono.

Our program consists of 2 independent quarterly projects: microloan investments and strategy consulting. Together, they provide small businesses with the capital and support necessary for business growth and success.

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Project Scopes

Product Pivots and Launches

Distributions and Logistics

User Insight Analytics

Product Development

Customer Strategy

Sales Strategy

Social Media Campaign

Marketing

Process Improvement

Digital Transformation

Inventory Management

Operations

Competitive Strategy

Trend Analysis

Industry Landscape

Market Research

Geographic and Regional Entry

Expansion and Partnerships

E-Commerce

Growth Strategy

Week 9-10

Recommendations and Insights

Week 7-8

Research and Analysis

Week 5-6

Data Collection

Week 3-4

Framework Creation

Week 1-2

Problem Discovery

This represents a typical timeline for a consulting project. Your project managers will work to tailor this schedule to the needs of your specific project in order to maximize successful outcomes.

Project Timeline

Strategy Consulting

We tailor teams of students with diverse skill sets and backgrounds to best support every client. To begin the process, we work to learn about a client's roadblocks and discover the company vision, carrying out a high-level company analysis to determine target areas to focus on. From here, we collect and analyze data to generate insights and provide recommendations.

A consulting project provides small business clients with strategic and data-driven support in achieving their business objectives and growth.

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Investments

As Tier-1 trustees of Kiva, we carry out due diligence and financial analysis to endorse small businesses applying for a zero-interest microloan of up to $15,000. We provide aid throughout the entire loan process by helping determine an appropriate loan amount, structuring the crowdfunding campaign, and aiding with the fundraising process.

Microloans are an opportunity for small businesses to acquire the necessary capital to achieve business objectives and grow.

Week 6-10

Public Fundraising

Week 4-5

Friends and Family

Fundraising

Week 3

Trustee Endorsement

Week 2

Loan Structuring

Week 1

Due Diligence

This represents a typical timeline for an investments project. Your project managers will work to tailor this schedule to the needs of your specific project in order to maximize successful outcomes.

Project Timeline

Client Testimonials

Hear what some of our former clients have to say about our services!

Harmony Development Associates

Spring 2023

Working with the KIVA team at my alma mater (UCLA) was a wonderful experience. The team was attentive and confident which are qualities that are very important to me when working with a consultant. I felt that each person on the team had a voice and was able to share best practices for my business and my business model. I will refer their services to other colleagues. Thank you again!

Jeroen Leeuw

Partner

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Sheryl Bates

Partner

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