Live Course on Zoom
Start Your Business in 12 Sessions Using AI
Go from idea to open for business on a small budget. Every session ends with something real you built.
- Full course $897
- No tech background needed
- Starts November 1
- When
- 12 Sundays, 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern
- Dates
- November 1, 2026 to February 14, 2027
- Where
- Live on Zoom, with recordings
- Price
- $897 for the full course
Not ready for all 12? Start with Session 1 on November 1. Bring your idea and leave with a tested business idea and a one-page plan.
Who It's For
For people who want to start now, without a big budget.
This course is for new and future business owners who have an idea, a small budget, and a reason to get started right away. You don't need a tech background.
I started Darice Corey, LLC in September 2026 and used AI to build my brand, my website, my newsletter, and my payment links. In this course, I'll show you how, step by step, so you can do the same for your own business.
I teach in plain language, show my own real setup as the example, and then show you other options you can choose instead. I've spent more than 35 years in IT and over 20 years teaching it at the college level, and I built my own business this fall using these exact steps.
Some of what we build, like tasks that run on their own and automation, needs a paid Claude plan. I'll tell you exactly what you need and when.
What You'll Build
One topic each Sunday, one real result each time.
All sessions are live on Zoom, Sundays from 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern. There are no sessions on November 29, December 13, December 27, or January 24. I may adjust a topic based on what the group needs.
Part 1, Launch: Sessions 1 to 6 Part 2, Grow: Sessions 7 to 12
No tech background needed. You'll use AI and plain language to do most of this work. Little to no technical experience is required, and I'll show you how to do everything else.
| Date | Session | You'll leave with |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 | 1. Your business idea | A tested business idea and a one-page plan |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 2. Setting up the business | A clear checklist for getting your business set up |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 3. Branding | Your own logo, brand look, and first marketing pieces |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 4. Documents and templates | Ready-to-use business documents and templates |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 5. Website, part 1 | A published website |
| Sun, Dec 20 | 6. Website, part 2 | Your own web address and a secure site you can update yourself |
| Sun, Jan 3 | 7. Newsletter and forms | A self-running newsletter and a way for customers to reach you |
| Sun, Jan 10 | 8. Getting paid | Learn how to set up and customize payment links without coding |
| Sun, Jan 17 | 9. Marketing | A marketing plan and your first social posts |
| Sun, Jan 31 | 10. Teach AI your way | AI that works in your voice and your way |
| Sun, Feb 7 | 11. Connect your tools | Your business tools working together with AI, safely |
| Sun, Feb 14 | 12. Running it and choosing plans | Routine upkeep that runs on its own, and a realistic tool budget |
Why Join
What makes this course different.
Leave every session with something real
You build as we go, so by the end you have a working business setup, not just notes.
Learn from a real business
I use my own LLC as the worked example, including the mistakes I caught along the way, so you can skip them.
Honest about cost
No surprises. I'll show you what each tool costs, including the paid Claude plan you'll need for scheduled tasks and automation, so you can plan a realistic monthly budget.
Make AI work your way
You'll teach AI to write in your voice and handle your everyday tasks the way your business does them.
Safety and security built in
Every course includes my module on what AI tools can see and do on your computer, plus a security checklist for your accounts, domain, website, and payments.
Recordings and a certificate
The live course includes ongoing access to the session recordings and a certificate of completion from Darice Corey, LLC.
The Math
Hire it all out, or build it yourself?
- Business consultant$50–$150per hour
- Logo and brand designer$500–$5,000
- Website designer$500–$5,000plus monthly upkeep
- Email and newsletter setup$130–$200
Hiring it out
Typical cost to hire it out: $1,130 to $10,200+
before a single hour of consulting
This course
Course price: $897
for all 12 sessions · and you keep the skills
plus your own tools and startup costs (see below)
Register at $897What else you'll need
- A paid Claude plan. Scheduled tasks and automation need one. Claude Pro is $20 a month, or $17 a month billed yearly ($200 up front).
- About $500 in startup costs, like registering your business and your domain name. The exact amount depends on your state and your choices.
These are typical published price ranges, not quotes. Sources: Upwork, business consultant costs; ManyPixels, brand identity design cost in 2026; Levitate, average website design cost for small businesses in 2026; Fiverr, cost to hire an email marketer. Checked October 23, 2026.
Pricing and Registration
Register for the live course.
Prices include tax. At checkout you can pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Cash App Pay, or spread the cost with buy now, pay later options such as Klarna, Afterpay, and Zip.
Taking both parts? The full course includes Parts 1 and 2 for $897. Buying the two parts separately would cost $994, so you save $97.
Questions about which option is right for you? Email me.
After you register
- Check out. Stripe emails you a receipt.
- Register on Zoom. Your confirmation page gives you the Zoom registration link. Use the same email you used to pay, and Zoom will email your personal join link once I match it to your payment.
- Join live each Sunday. Bring your business idea, since we work on it in every session.
- Get help between sessions. Office hours are by appointment. Use my contact form to schedule a time.
Questions
I'm happy to help.
If you're not sure the course is a fit, or you have a question before you register, email me.
Good to know: sessions are recorded, and recordings are shared only with registered students for their personal use. The Zoom details and recordings are for registered students only, so please don't share them. This course teaches tools and process. It isn't legal, tax, or financial advice, and I'll point you to an attorney or accountant for those questions.