Whether you’re launching a new venture or taking your side hustle to the next level, this program provides everything you need to build a sustainable business.
Use this form to apply for the CO.STARTERS Core Program. Note that the program fee varies by location. Each participant will receive a CO.STARTERS Core workbook on the first day of the program.
The program meets weekly for 3-hour sessions, over 10 weeks. Because this is a fast-paced program, you will be required to attend all 10 sessions.
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The program features weekly 3-hour sessions over 10 weeks, plus fieldwork. Because this is a fast-paced program, you will be required to attend all 10 sessions.
Program fees vary by location, please apply to learn more.
Our flagship offering is an accelerator-style program that helps you learn the fundamentals to take your business to the next stage of growth. This course is 10 sessions over 10 weeks.
Introduction, assumptions, working styles, team building obstacles
Customer, problem, alternatives, idea testing
Solution, benefit, advantage, starting small, brand identity
Marketing and message, getting, keeping and growing customers
Distribution, revenue, typical offering, price
Legal and accounting considerations
Startup and ongoing needs, fixed and variable costs, break-even point
Break-even point, sales projections, cash flow, raising captial
Growth plans, goal setting, pitch prep
The journey, successes, the future
Silje returned to tiny Enterprise, Oregon and poured her design passions into the rural town, sparking an inspirational entrepreneurial revival showing the power of following your dreams no matter how small your hometown.
Ernie Flores transformed her lifelong baking passion into a thriving hometown business honoring her Mexican heritage. Community support helped Flores Bakehaus blossom, allowing Ernie to share her cherished family recipes and talent.
Yoga teacher Kelsey Vasileff transformed her passion for nutrient-packed foods and juices into a vegan cafe serving her Chattanooga community. Driven to share healthy ingredients, Kelsey created the business she wished existed in her city.