Steps to Starting A Business Workshop Series

Ready to Level Up Your Business? Join Our Workshop Series!

Whether you're just starting out or already running a business, this workshop is for you! Over four weeks, we'll give you the practical skills to make your business run even better. We'll focus on what you need to learn to succeed.

This isn't just theory – it's the stuff you need to know to build a strong business. You'll get a solid understanding of the basics, including:

• Smart Inventory: How to keep track of what you have.
• Understanding Your Costs: What it really costs to sell your products.
• Money Matters: Simple ways to keep good financial records.
• Cash Flow 101: Making sure you have enough money coming in.
• Happy Customers: Simple steps to make your customers love you.
• Getting the Word Out: Easy ways to start marketing and selling online.

Think of this as your essential business toolkit. If you're new to the business world, we'll give you the confidence and know-how to get started and grow.

All workshops happen on Tuesdays at the Central Square Library located at 45 Pearl Street from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sign up today!

Workshop 1: Getting Your Business Started - Tuesday, May 27, 2025

• Learn the most important ideas for being a business owner and entrepreneur.
• Figure out how to plan your business and set goals you can actually reach.
• Understand the basics of keeping your customers happy.

Workshop 2: Getting Customers & Getting the Word Out - Tuesday, June 3, 2025

• Learn simple ways to market your small business.
• Discover how to bring in new customers effectively.
• Get started with using social media and selling online.

Workshop 3: Managing Your Inventory and Your Operations - Tuesday, June 10, 2025

• Learn easy ways to keep track of your products.
• Find out how to make your business run smoother so you can grow.
• Get a basic idea of how supplies get to you and how to send things out.

Workshop 4: Understanding Your Money - Tuesday, June 17, 2025

• Learn the basics of keeping track of your business finances.
• Understand what it costs you to sell your products and how to set your prices.
• Learn simple ways to manage your money coming in and going out, and how to budget.
• Find out about different ways to get money to start or grow your business.

You can register for the Starting a Business Workshop Series here: https://forms.office.com/g/muQVY6AJ3T

If you have any questions or issues completing the form, don't hesitate to contact Tyrone Fells at 617-349-7223 or tfells@cambridgema.gov.