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CO.STARTERS
The Business Success Program
what is it?
CO.STARTERS is a ten-week programme that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to take the next step in building a sustainable business.
If you have an entrepreneurial idea that you’d like to explore and develop, a problem to solve that can make a difference in your community, or you would like to accelerate your existing business, take a look at our CO.STARTERS programmes.
Who can take part?
Aspiring entrepreneurs looking at launching a new product or service
Existing business owners looking
"Intrapreneurs" looking at exploring a new product or service as part of a large organisation
Program details
Week 1: Knowing yourself - assumptions, working styles, team building, obstacles
Week 2: Knowing your customer - problem, solution, benefit, competition, advantage, customer
Week 3: Getting the relationship right - marketing and message; getting, keeping and growing customers
Week 4: Building the model to scale - starting small, distribution, revenue, typical sale, price
Week 5: Business structures and legal considerations - registering a business, licenses and permits, IP, hiring
Week 6: Discovering your bottom line – startup and ongoing needs, fixed and variable costs, break-even point
Week 7: Accounting for growth - break-even point, sales projections, cash flow, accounting
Week 8: Planning for the future - raising capital, growth plans, goal setting, pitch prep
Week 9: Practice pitch
Week 10: Showcase/celebration night - sharing your story and pitching
What you get out of CO.STARTERS
During CO.STARTERS you develop and fine-tune your ideas, critically examine every part of your business idea and determine the next steps, all through real-time feedback from people in the community.
Insights
During CO.STARTERS you develop and fine-tune your ideas, critically examine every part of your business idea and determine the next steps, all through real-time feedback from people in the community.
Clarity/Presentation practice
Elevate your entrepreneurial journey with the CO.Starters Program. Our Clarity/Presentation practice sharpens your vision and communication, ensuring that your ideas resonate clearly with investors and customers alike.
Community
Engage with an inspiring community of entrepreneurs, forge invaluable relationships, and build a robust network of support designed to elevate your business journey. Don't just start—soar with CO.STARTERS.
A globally, proven programme
CO.STARTERS is an established programme that has been run in communities around the world for over 10 years. Become part of this global success story.
350+
Communities served globally
24,000+
Entrepreneurs & small businesses served
24,000+
Business 1-year survival rate
Testimonials
Alejandro Davila
Conical Studios
"Coming from a technical background, CO.STARTERS provided me with the foundation I needed to implement my concept into a business model that has taken me and my team into the company we are today."
Cleo Gilmour
Lilo Desserts
"CO.STARTERS is an amazing experience for those looking to start their own business. You are challenged to understand and articulate how your business works and learn practical tools to turn your ideas into reality."
Bernard Leong
Conical Studios
"The programme was a great way to learn to pitch ideas with confidence, and I enjoyed meeting like-minded entrepreneurs and bouncing ideas off each other."
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