Steps to Starting a Business Workshop Series Kicks off 2026 for Entrepreneurs

Ready to Level Up Your Business? Join Our 4-Week Workshop!


12/3/2025 • 2 days ago

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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 Cambridge Public Library - Central Square Branch at 45 Pearl Street from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Free and open to all. Registration is required. Sign up today! 

Workshop 1: Foundation and Idea Validation - Tuesday, January 20, 2026

  • Key Principles of Entrepreneurship: Discussing business ownership, risk, and mindset
  • Developing and Validating Your Idea: Identifying problems, solutions, and testing the market
  • Understanding the Fundamentals of Customer Service: Core concepts for enhancing customer experiences
  • Introductory Ideas in Marketing and E-commerce: Brief overview of digital presence and sales channels.

Workshop 2: Market Strategy and Customer Acquisition - Tuesday, January 27, 2026

  • Market Research and Go-to-Market Strategies: Identifying market size, trends, and defining a Unique Value Proposition mix, sales funnels, and building a marketing budget for building loyalty content basics, and setting up an online storefront
  • In-Depth Social Media Marketing and E-commerce: Choosing
  • Basic Strategies for Enhancing Customer Experiences: Techniques
  • Creating Effective Customer Acquisition Strategies: The marketing

Workshop 3: Accounting & Bookkeeping Management - Tuesday, February 3, 2026

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping Basics: Setting up financial records and separating personal vs. business finances
  • Strategies: Calculating costs and setting profitable prices.
  • Understanding the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Pricing

Workshop 4: Operational Efficiency and Inventory Management - Tuesday, February 10, 2026

  • Operational Processes and Workflows: Defining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and identifying bottlenecks challenges of balancing stock (too much vs. too little)
  • Basic Inventory Management: Techniques and tools  

Click here to register: Register for the Steps to Starting a Business Workshop series. If you have any questions or issues completing the form, don't hesitate to contact Tyrone Fells at edd@cambridgema.gov.