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Spark School: Startup Smart

Walk through the basics of starting a business

2026-12-01 17:30:00 2026-12-01 19:00:00 America/Chicago Spark School: Startup Smart Have a business idea but aren't quite sure where to start? Or maybe you've already started something and are wondering if you've missed a few important steps along the way? This class is for you! Moorhead Public Library - Presentation Hall South

Tuesday, December 01
5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Moorhead Public Library

Presentation Hall South

Have a business idea but aren't quite sure where to start? Or maybe you've already started something and are wondering if you've missed a few important steps along the way? This class is for you!

Have a business idea but aren't quite sure where to start? Or maybe you've already started something and are wondering if you've missed a few important steps along the way? This class is for you!


Join us for December's Spark School, where business consultant Conrad Klinkhammer will walk us through the basics of starting a business, from that first spark of an idea to figuring out what comes next.


We'll talk about things like:

  • How do I know if my business idea is a good one?
  • How much money will I need to get started?
  • Do I need to register my business or get a license?
  • How do I find customers who will buy what I'm selling?
  • What should I figure out before taking the leap?
  • Where can I get free help along the way?
  • You don't need a business plan, a business degree, or even a fully formed idea to attend. We'll keep things practical, approachable, and focused on helping you understand what it actually takes to get started.

Meet Your Presenter: Conrad Klinkhammer
Conrad Klinkhammer is a Minnesota SBDC consultant, realtor, and business owner based in the Fargo-Moorhead metro. His work focuses on helping entrepreneurs turn messy ideas, scattered financials, and half-formed plans into clear, practical next steps. With a background spanning real estate, bookkeeping, business consulting, systems analysis, and AI-assisted workflows, Conrad brings a direct, big-picture approach to small business advising. He especially enjoys helping clients understand the moving parts of their business, sharpen their assumptions, and build lender-friendly plans that tell a clear and credible story.

About Spark School
Spark School is a free monthly workshop series from the Spark Center for Entrepreneurship, designed to help people explore entrepreneurship, learn new skills, and connect with resources to start and grow a business.
Whether you're dreaming about starting something of your own or already taking your first steps, we'd love to see you!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Spark Center |

TAGS: | #spark school | #entrepreneurship | #entrepreneurs |

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