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 • 3 weeks ago

workshop participants sit around a table looking up at a presenter

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 is 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: Introduction to Business Management - Tuesday, January 20, 2026

  • Learn the most important ideas for being a business owner
  • Figure out how to plan your business and set goals you can actually reach

Workshop 2: Marketing & Getting Customers - Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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

Workshop 3: Financial Management Basics - Tuesday, February 3, 2026

  • 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
  • Find out about different ways to get money to start or grow your business

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

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

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 TFells@cambridgema.gov.