Holistic Business Basics

Are you new to business and don’t know where to start?

You created a business so you could do the work you enjoy and feel passionate about. BUT…there’s all that stuff about marketing and money and networking and business…ack, how does it all work?

The good news is: you’re not alone. There are people all around you in your position, taking the first steps in their new business, and wondering what they got themselves into. People who care about helping people, who have a unique skill, idea, or drive, but are unsure how to make a living with it.

Making money and running a business can seem scary, overwhelming, or just plain mysterious if you’ve never done it before. If you’re used to working in a job where you only had to worry about doing the work, not bringing in the work, it can seem like you’ve stepped into a whole new world where you don’t know the rules.

Our 6 week class takes the scary out of business and gets you pointed in the right direction.

Business is a creative pursuit like any other: it requires beginner’s mind and perseverance to get the hang of it. Our approach is to teach fundamental business skills, while getting to the heart of your relationship with your business, to heal the fear and create flow. Once you have a solid foundation, you can grow into your business is a whole new way.

You may not know it yet, but business can be fun. It can teach you things about yourself, and challenge you to grow into being a stronger, more resilient person. It can help you discover who you were meant to be. You probably already have a taste of that. You can see that this whole business thing–it could take you places. If it weren’t so scary and overwhelming.

You can do this. You just need support.

In our class you’ll get practical, hands-on help with:

• How to get clear on what you do and who you do it for.
• The importance of a support network for yourself and your business—and how to build one.
• How to turn fear and procrastination into joy and enthusiasm.
• How to create systems and processes that make your business efficient and fun to run.
• How to create healthy boundaries with work and clients.
• How to network so it’s fun and supports your business (think collaboration, playdates, and business buddies)
• How to use social media effectively (even if you’re an introvert).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for holistic practitioners only?
No. We mean holistic business in the sense of “teaching business in a holistic way”, not “teaching just to holistic practitioners”. You can be in any kind of business, from running a food cart to being a massage therapist to selling yarn online.

What stage of business should I be in?
This class is for people who have started a business and want help with the fundamentals of marketing, networking, and having a healthy and sane mindset about business. You can be just starting out or have been in business for a year and still feel unsure about these fundamentals. They key is that you are committed to your business (not deciding whether or not to do it), and that you want help to create a thriving business.

Registration for the May 1 class is closed. Further sessions have not yet been scheduled.