Start Simple - December 2026

The course includes 4 sessions held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 1, 3, 8, and 10, from 4-6 pm PST.

Course Overview:

#1 Foundation: Orientation, Readiness Mindset, Personal Finance

#2 Opportunity Discovery: Bring Value to Your Target Market

#3 Money In & Money Out: Projecting Sales & Costs

#4 Bottom Line: Projecting Cash Flow and Break-Even

The Start Simple Course is a four-week course designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs. Participants will learn essential business basics, develop a simple business plan, and connect with other local entrepreneurs in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Course graduates who are eligible for Community Enterprise have access to free ongoing one-on-one counseling and membership in our online Business Cafe where they can connect with each other, sign up for counseling, register for our training events, and access our volunteer mentors and other resources. Visit www.cie-nw.org/join/ for more information and to apply.