Start Your Own Business
Turn Your Idea Into a Business!
A practical, easy-to-follow eight-week program for adults who want to start a small business but do not know where to begin.
- Eight Thursdays · October 8 – November 26
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM
- Small group: minimum 3 participants, maximum 8.
- Bring a laptop. Free AI tools are used in class; optional paid AI subscriptions are not included.
Founding-group price
$480 USD
Regular future price
$560. Or two payments: $280 + $280.
You do not need business experience. Each week we take one simple step together, in plain language, in a small and friendly group. By the end, you will have a clear plan you can actually use.
What you leave with
- A practical, usable business plan
- A clearly defined customer and offer
- Pricing and basic financial understanding
- Brand and marketing direction
- A simple website outline
- Ready-to-use social media ideas
- A 30–90 day action plan
No final public presentation — you simply leave with your finished plan.
Eight weeks, one step at a time
Week 1
Your Business Idea
Define the problem, solution, and goals.
Week 2
Your Customer
Identify who will buy and why.
Week 3
Your Offer
Shape the product or service.
Week 4
Branding
Business name, message, and visual direction.
Week 5
Money
Startup costs, pricing, expenses, profit, and break-even basics.
Week 6
Marketing and Sales
Promotion, customer outreach, and sales basics.
Week 7
Use AI to Build and Promote Your Business
Practical ways to use AI to plan a simple website, develop a brand, write promotional content, create social-media ideas, and save time — no technical experience needed.
Week 8
Your Business Plan
Complete a realistic plan and define your next 30–90 days.
Reserve your place in the founding group
Online payment for this program is not open yet. Join the list and we will contact you by WhatsApp or email to confirm your place and payment.
Questions
Who is this program for?
Adults who want to start a small business but do not know where to begin. It is welcoming for all ages, including older adults and people whose first language is not English.
Do I need business experience?
No. We start from the beginning and explain everything in simple, clear language.
When does it meet?
Eight Thursdays, October 8 – November 26, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, at Purr Vida Lounge in Brasilito.
How much does it cost? Is there a payment plan?
The founding-group price is $480 USD (regular future price $560). You can also pay in two payments of $280 + $280.
What should I bring?
Please bring a laptop. We use free AI tools in class; optional paid AI subscriptions are not included.
What will I finish with?
A practical business plan, a clear customer and offer, pricing and basic financial understanding, brand and marketing direction, a simple website outline, social media ideas, and a 30–90 day action plan.
How is AI used?
AI is one class and one helpful tool — not the focus of the program. In Week 7 you learn simple ways to use free AI tools to plan a website, write promotions, and save time.
Is there a final presentation?
No. There is no public presentation or showcase. You simply leave with your finished plan.