Be Your Own Boss

Maybe your job feels less secure than it used to. Maybe you’ve been building something on the side and keep wondering if it’s time to go all in. Either way, the question keeps coming up: could I actually do this?

That question deserves a real answer – not a motivational push, not a generic how-to. A carefully curated space to explore it honestly, with an instructor who won’t sugarcoat it and a small group of people going through the exact same thing.

This workshop creates space to examine business ownership honestly, including the risks, tradeoffs, and real-world responsibilities. You'll explore different paths, understand the financial realities, and create a realistic plan for next steps – which might include testing an idea, preparing financially, or deciding business ownership isn't right for you right now.

Agenda

2:00 – 2:05 PM PT – Introductions
2:05 – 2:15 PM PT – Should I Be My Own Boss?
2:15 – 3:00 PM PT – What Kind of Business Fits My Life and Community?
3:00 – 3:45 PM PT – Can I Afford This?
3:45 – 4:00 PM PT – What's a Low-Risk Way to Move Forward?

About Your Event Hosts

City of Stockton Economic Development leads the City's efforts to support a thriving local economy, including small businesses, which make up the majority of Stockton's business community, with nearly 64% of local establishments consisting of fewer than five employees.

Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative is the nation's first cooperatively owned business support organization, providing holistic and culturally relevant education, advising, and community to support diverse entrepreneurs in creating thriving businesses. Uptima has supported over 1,000 diverse entrepreneurs in gaining education and advising to explore business ownership as a pathway for wealth creation.