Entrepreneur Tech Confidence Series

1. Foundations First: Tech Every Entrepreneur Should Understand

• What you actually need to get started (not what everyone says you need)
• Building your digital backbone: email, basic website, online presence
• Simple systems for staying organized
• Privacy, backups, and security (without fear-mongering)

2. Creators & Makers

Vendors, Crafters, Producers, Artists

• Selling online: marketplaces vs. your own store
• Managing inventory and orders
• Booking tables, event prep, POS systems
• Image editing, packaging templates, digital storytelling

3. Not-for-Profits

• CRM basics: managing people, donations, partnerships
• Event registration & volunteer coordination
• Simple reports and grant-ready data
• Tech tools for accessibility and inclusion

4. Social Enterprises

• Balancing mission and margin with smart tools
• Tracking impact (without spreadsheets of doom)
• Automating repetitive tasks
• Building partnerships and transparency with tech

5. Choosing Tools That Fit You

• How to evaluate tools: function, cost, time to learn
• When to DIY vs. when to hire or ask for help
• Low/no-code options and future-proofing

6. Bonus Round: Tech Mindset

• Getting past tech shame
• Embracing experimentation and tiny wins
• Building a culture of learning in your team or co-op