□ Proposal SOP
□ Accounting SOP
□ HR & onboarding SOP
□ Quality & compliance SOP
□ Subcontractor SOP
□ Daily operations SOP
□ Marketing & outreach SOP
□ Safety SOP
□ IT & cybersecurity SOP
Understanding the Architecture of Scaling
Businesses scale when they have:
1. Systems
2. Staff
3. Automation
4. Leadership
5. Capital
6. Repeatable processes
7. Predictable revenue
This section helps you understand what holds businesses back and what propels them forward.
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Building Repeatable Business Systems (SOPs)
An SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) is the backbone of a scalable business.
This section walks through SOP creation for:
• Proposal writing
• Contract management
• Billing & invoicing
• Recruiting & staffing
• Customer service
• Quality control
• Compliance
• Daily operations
• Document management
Templates will be provided in workbook format.
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Automation Systems (How to Scale Without Hiring First)
Automation replaces dozens of tasks, including:
• Email outreach
• Invoicing
• Hiring workflows
• Document storage
• Proposal templates
• CRM tracking
• Social media posting
• Follow-up reminders
• Customer onboarding
Recommended automation tools:
• Zapier
• Make.com
• Monday.com
• ClickUp
• HubSpot
• Zoho
• AI-based recruiting tools
AI Systems for Contracting
AI will transform your business.
This section includes:
• AI proposal generator
• AI capability statement builder
• AI compliance checker
• AI contract analyzer
• AI staffing system
• AI onboarding
• AI SOP creation
• AI-driven CRM
• AI marketing system
You will learn how to implement AI safely and effectively to reduce cost and increase speed.
Scaling With Subcontractors & Teams
Your business grows when YOU stop doing all the work.
This section teaches:
• How to build subcontractor networks
• How to hire the first 3 employees
• How to manage remote teams
• How to create performance scorecards
• How to onboard teams quickly
• How to retain talent
• How to outsource tasks to specialists
You will also learn how to create leadership roles that remove you from daily tasks.
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Financial Scaling Systems
Money is a system. If you cannot control it, you cannot scale it.
This section teaches:
• Pricing for scale
• Cash-flow forecasting
• Contract financing options
• Lines of credit
• Budgeting for growth
• Hiring with financial stability
• When to bring in a CFO
• How to prepare for audits
Technology Stack for a Multi-Million Dollar Business
Your tech stack should include:
• CRM
• Project management platform
• Accounting software
• AI proposal tools
• Secure document storage
• HR & payroll system
• Compliance software
• Time tracking
Examples:
• HubSpot
• QuickBooks
• BambooHR
• ClickUp
• Wise
• DocuSign
• Dropbox Business
Scaling Through Contracts (The 7 Streams Method)
There are 7 ways to scale through contracting:
1. Direct prime contracts
2. Subcontracts
3. Joint ventures
4. Mentor-Protégé partnerships
5. Multi-year IDIQ contracts
6. Corporate master service agreements
7. Medical staffing agreements
Students will build a multi-year scaling plan using all seven.
Leadership & CEO Transition
You must shift from operator to CEO.
This section teaches:
• How to build a leadership team
• Decision-making frameworks
• Daily, weekly & monthly CEO routines
• How to lead without burnout
• How to develop high-performance culture
• How to protect your mental & spiritual health while scaling
Module 9 Final Assignment (Graduation Requirements)
Submit:
□ Scaling plan
□ 12-month automation plan
□ Staffing plan
□ Subcontractor strategy
□ Technology stack
□ SOP checklist
□ CEO leadership routine
□ Final business vision
Once complete, you officially graduate from the Faith2Millions Academy.