STARTING OR GROWING A BUSINESS- A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP FOR NEW & ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS WITH JOHN FLANAGAN

How to Start or Grow a Business: A Practical Workshop for New & Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Presented by John Flanagan

Thinking about starting a business but unsure where to begin? Join us for this engaging and practical workshop where John Flanagan, founder of Experts by Design, introduces the core pillars of the Experts by Design Framework: a simple, actionable approach to launching and growing a business with purpose.

Whether you have an idea you’ve been sitting on or you’re in the early stages of building something new, this session will help you:

• Clarify your vision and goals
• Understand what you need before you start spending money
• Learn the foundational pillars every successful business needs
• Avoid common pitfalls that trip up new entrepreneurs

This talk is perfect for aspiring small business owners, side hustlers, and creative professionals looking for a clear roadmap. You’ll leave with tools to take the next step, whether that’s launching, pivoting, or planning for growth.

John Flanagan is a small business consultant and founder of Experts by Design. With more than 15 years of experience building and growing companies, John now helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into sustainable businesses by focusing on operations, strategy, and clarity from day one.

Bring your questions and come ready to think like a business owner

*All Friends of the Library sponsored programs are ADA-accessible. Special accommodations are available upon request.