Start-Up Circle

The Start-Up Circle is a free, 9-session business and project planning course designed for aspiring and newly established entrepreneurs.

Classes are taught by local experts and cover the basics of starting or bolstering an independent business – from licensing to financial literacy, market research to cash flow and more. Participants leave the class with a completed business plan, a cohort of entrepreneurs in the Bradenton area, sources of small business capital, and the knowledge and confidence to take their ideas to the next level.

This 9‑week, expert‑led course walks new and aspiring Bradenton entrepreneurs through everything from licensing and market research to cash‑flow management. You’ll graduate with:

• A polished business plan
• A supportive cohort of local entrepreneurs
• Sources of small‑business capital
• The confidence and know‑how to take your idea to the next level