CO.STARTERS Bootcamp

Entrepreneurship is an exciting journey, but the path forward isn’t always clear. 

During this four-part bootcamp, you’ll collaboratively work with peers to strategize, problem solve, and apply business basics to your idea or venture. Our goal is to challenge you, stretch your thinking, and give you concrete tools to bring your business to life. This bootcamp is not about listening; it’s about doing.

CO.STARTERS Bootcamp will give you:

• a safe place to share, experiment, fail, and learn together.
• a framework for better identifying and addressing key issues.
• connections to people and resources to help you make progress in your business.
• concrete next steps to focus on going forward, starting with the most important. 
• confidence you’re headed in the right direction.

In partnership with Owatonna Community Education, with funding provided in part by SMIF's Prosperity Initiative. $50 for materials, reimbursed upon completion of the two classes. Scholarships and materials in Spanish are also available, as well as accommodations for Ramadan. Classes are held at OABDC: 1065 24th Ave. SW, Owatonna, MN 55060. May 17th from 9 AM - 4 PM and May 18th from 9 AM - 4 PM.

Info: Understand your business model and how to refine it. We’ll cover:
- Cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset
- Building your business model using The CO.STARTERS Canvas
- Refining your model with customer discovery
Refining your model through starting small

Info: Learn how to market your business. We’ll cover:
- Building relationships through marketing
- Crafting your message
- Choosing your marketing channels
- Developing your “pitch”

Info: Dive into the basic building blocks needed for your financial modeling. We’ll cover:
- Distributing your product or service
- Knowing your value (before you set your price)
- Understanding your costs
- Calculating a break-even point

Info: Build momentum by goal setting. We’ll cover:
- Setting priorities
- Identifying 30, 60, and 90-day milestones
- Getting SMART about tasks
- Creating a plan + staying on track

Host or Publisher Owatonna Area Business Development Center