This is like an “intro to managing or running a business” course. We hit on leadership, hiring, management, finance and margins, strategy, and marketing topics. Suitable for new (or up and coming) business owners/managers and/or those who have run/managed businesses for a while – but never had training in these areas. Content/format is designed to help any cheese producers, value-added food producers, and specialty food retail/other business managers/owners in particular. Although we have many speakers from Vermont, presenters will share information applicable to those outside of the state. Twelve virtual 90-minute sessions over six weeks (Mondays and Wednesdays); sessions will be recorded for registrants who cannot attend live.