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Business Basics

These interactive workshops are for Southeast Alaskans looking to launch a business. Whether you have an idea or a side project, this workshop will give you the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to build that business for your community. Available in-person and online!

Apply for Our Online Workshop

Are you interested in starting or growing your business?

Invest in your future!

Spruce Root offers its Business Basics workshops in a variety of formats throughout the year. There is a live, virtual workshop delivered via Zoom; occasional in-person workshops in various communities, as well as a self-paced, online version that can be taken at any time. On occasion, we also offer Business Basics workshops tailored specifically to arts based businesses and other industries.

Whether you have an idea you want to turn into a business or a side project you want to expand, this workshop will give you the knowledge, tools and connections needed to build a successful business.

You’ll learn strategies and tools for:

  • Branding & Customer Discovery
  • Business Planning
  • Financial Projections
  • Grant-writing
  • Business Licensing & Accounting

Led by experienced instructors, this workshop offers valuable insights and support to help you build a sustainable business.

Upcoming Dates

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Go to Event Calendar

Are you interested in starting or growing your business?

Invest in your future!

Spruce Root offers its Business Basics workshops in a variety of formats throughout the year. There is a live, virtual workshop delivered via Zoom; occasional in-person workshops in various communities, as well as a self-paced, online version that can be taken at any time. On occasion, we also offer Business Basics workshops tailored specifically to arts based businesses and other industries.

Whether you have an idea you want to turn into a business or a side project you want to expand, this workshop will give you the knowledge, tools and connections needed to build a successful business.

You’ll learn strategies and tools for:

  • Branding & Customer Discovery
  • Business Planning
  • Financial Projections
  • Grant-writing
  • Business Licensing & Accounting

Led by experienced instructors, this workshop offers valuable insights and support to help you build a sustainable business.

Upcoming Dates

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on workshop announcements and other info!

Go to Event Calendar