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Starting or expanding a business can feel like a lot to navigate — but you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

This two-day Business Readiness Workshop is designed to walk you through the core building blocks of launching or strengthening a business that works for you and serves your customers, community, and the environment. You’ll learn practical fundamentals, explore your business idea in more depth, and evaluate whether your model is viable and sustainable.

Note: before enrolling in the workshop, participants must attend a required Information Session. You can find information on the info session on E4E's website.

About the Artpreneur Business Readiness Workshop

Creative entrepreneurs play an essential role in our local economy and culture. Artists and makers bring inspiration, connection, and vitality to our communities. At the same time, running a creative business comes with distinct challenges — managing sales platforms, marketing, events, commissions, bookkeeping, licensing, and more, all while protecting your creative energy.

This workshop is built specifically with creatives in mind. You’ll connect with fellow artists and makers, gain practical business tools, and build confidence to shape a business that supports both your income and your creativity. The program welcomes creatives across disciplines, including fine artists, craftspeople, woodworkers, jewelers, writers, poets, musicians, performers, potters, designers, and other makers.

This offering is presented in partnership with the Downtown Olympia Creative District and is supported by funding from the City of Olympia.