Start your business

A crash course in business basics

Thinking of starting a business? This session is a crash course in business basics: where to start, what to know, and what to be thinking about when starting a new business. We will discuss the differences between entity types, how to register your entity, business licenses, EINs, setting up a business bank account, financing, business planning, resources, and more!


SIGN UP For a Live Class

For the live experience where you can bring your questions and hear questions from others, sign up for our next live session (in English) on Zoom.


Watch A Recording

WATCH THE Recording in our Learning Library

The Learning Library contains recorded learning sessions on a variety of business topics including our Crash Course. Access is available for FREE to members of the Oregon Women’s Business Center at Livelihood NW. Membership is FREE and open to ALL, sign up today!

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JOIN OUR WAITLIST

If the live class is full, there is not an upcoming class listed above, or the time/date does not work with your schedule, you can watch the recorded video, or join our waitlist to be notified when the next class opens for registration.


Have questions?

Anyone in Oregon or SW Washington can book a one-on-one (FREE) meeting with us. We are here to discuss any business questions you have. Learn more about tools and resources available to help you start, sustain, or grow your business or idea.