In today's competitive market, small business owners and entrepreneurs often face the daunting challenge of generating more leads and clients while boosting their bottom-line revenue and profits. If you're struggling with these issues, take a moment to read on, and discover how we can help you eliminate these obstacles for good.

The Laurel Highlands & Alleghenies Growth Accelerator Program is a transformative initiative by RPS4Biz, crafted to empower small business owners with the essential tools and strategies needed to elevate their businesses from mere survival to thriving success. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs in our region, this program fills a critical gap by offering comprehensive support for business growth.

Small business owners in the Laurel Highlands and Alleghenies region now have a game-changing resource at their fingertips. RPS4BIZ is proud to announce the launch of the Laurel Highlands & Alleghenies Growth Accelerator Program, a groundbreaking initiative offering six distinct business coaching options tailored to fit any schedule and budget.

"As a business owner and coach, I know firsthand the challenges entrepreneurs face—especially when it comes to scaling, managing time, and affording quality coaching," said Matt Reckner, founder of RPS4BIZ. "Many small business owners want to grow but struggle to fit coaching into their busy lives or tight budgets. This new program eliminates those barriers and provides access to expert coaching in a way that works for every entrepreneur."

For years, small business owners have struggled with the same challenges: how to grow, how to manage time effectively, and how to afford quality coaching to truly take their business to the next level. While our region—the Laurel Highlands and Alleghenies—offers a wealth of resources for starting a business, the support for growing an existing business has been lacking. Many entrepreneurs find themselves in a cycle of survival, making enough to get by but never reaching the level of success they originally envisioned when they took the leap into entrepreneurship.

That’s where the Laurel Highlands & Alleghenies Growth Accelerator Program comes in. Developed by Matt Reckner, a seasoned business coach and the former Somerset County Entrepreneur Coach and Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, this program is designed to fill the critical void in small business growth support. By offering six flexible coaching solutions, it ensures that every business owner—no matter their budget, schedule, or learning style—has access to actionable strategies to scale, increase profitability, and regain control over their business.

The Harsh Reality for Many Small Business Owners

For many small business owners, the dream of entrepreneurship starts with excitement and ambition. They launch their businesses with big goals—financial independence, personal fulfillment, and the ability to control their own destiny. But for too many, reality doesn’t match the dream.

🔹The business may not be losing money, but it’s not making a meaningful positive impact on the owner’s financial stability or personal life.

🔹The business is running them, instead of them running the business.

🔹They’re constantly busy but feel like they’re never making real progress.

🔹They know they need help but struggle to afford or find the right kind of coaching that fits their schedule.

"Small businesses are the backbone of our community, but too many owners are just doing okay—stuck in a cycle where they’re keeping the doors open but not thriving," Reckner explains. “It’s not just about making money. It’s about creating a business that serves the owner’s life, not the other way around.”

The Laurel Highlands & Alleghenies Growth Accelerator Program is designed to help business owners break free from stagnation by providing them with the skills, strategies, and support to increase profitability, scale efficiently, and take back control of their business and life.

Breaking Barriers: No More Excuses

One of the most significant barriers small business owners face is the perception that they can’t afford or fit coaching into their schedule. Reckner is determined to eliminate those excuses with this diverse range of coaching options.

“With these six coaching models, there is no reason for business owners to stay stuck,” Reckner says. “Whether you need personalized coaching, group support, self-paced learning, quick accountability sessions, or 24/7 AI guidance, there’s a solution for every entrepreneur, every budget, and every schedule.”

Building a Thriving Business and a Better Life

The Laurel Highlands & Alleghenies Growth Accelerator Program isn’t just about making businesses more profitable—it’s about transforming the lives of business owners.

“This program is about helping small business owners take back control—to scale, make more money, and create a business that serves them, instead of them constantly serving the business,” Reckner explains. “It’s about building something that supports your financial goals, personal goals, and long-term vision.”

For business owners who are tired of being stuck, the Laurel Highlands & Alleghenies Growth Accelerator Program is the opportunity to finally break through barriers, take control, and achieve the success they always dreamed of.