Spring into Growth: April Small Business Updates and Workshops

March 2026

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Create, Grow, Thrive: April Resources for

Growing Your Business

Friends,

April is here, and with it comes longer days, fresh energy, and the unmistakable buzz of small businesses gearing up for a new season. Whether you're reopening your doors, launching something new, or simply building momentum, spring is the perfect time to plant seeds for growth and creativity.

This month, we are excited to continue our Creative Development Workshop Series, wrapping up with our final session focused on one of the most important (and often challenging) topics: how to price your work confidently. It's all about valuing your craft while staying competitive and sustainable.

We are also hosting a Business Succession & Exit Planning Workshop on April 28. This is a great opportunity to think ahead, protect what you've built, and plan for the future on your terms. Whether you're years away or just beginning to consider the next steps, this session will provide practical tools and insight.

Our individual small business assistance is available at our Orleans office, on Zoom, and during Regional Office Hours in Harwich and Provincetown. Let’s connect to explore your goals, challenges, and opportunities.

Do you need a loan or a line of credit for the coming year? CDP staff can help you apply for a loan from a bank or through the CDP microloan program.

Let's make April a month of fresh ideas, smart planning, and meaningful progress. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Pam & Pelinda

Is Your Business Exit Ready?

Business Succession & Exit Planning Workshop

If you plan to exit your business someday, preparation matters. In this workshop. you will learn the strategies to help your business prepare, maximize value, and create a successful exit.

Speakers:

Dan Wolf, Cape Air Founder, Former CEO & Board Chair
Nat Santoro, Certified Commercial Investment Member with Kinlin Grover Compass Commercial
Chris Ward, Managing Partner at La Tanzi, Spaulding & Landreth

When:

Tuesday, April 28 | 5 P.M. - 7 P.M.

Creative Development Series

in Provincetown & Orleans

Elevate your creative practice. Over the course of 12 weeks, CDp and Provincetown Commons will offer 6 Free Courses in Provincetown and Orleans!

Featuring successful artists and local business owners, you can still register for upcoming courses.

Workshop topics stem from the results of a community survey that asked what needs folks wanted to focus on this year. Participants will hear from artists and creative workers.

All courses are free and offered in a hybrid format on Provincetown dates from 5 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. Registration is recommended.

Provincetown Commons

Apr 7 - Pricing Your Work

Mike Carroll & Sian Robertson

Snow Library, Orleans

Mar 31 - Framing Your Artwork

Stephen Wells

Apr 14 - Pricing Your Work

Mike Carroll & Sian Robertson

Small Business Assistance & Micro Loan Program

CDP is ready to support small business owners.

Thanks to grants and donations, the CDP provides free small business services including:

Business Plan Development
Financial Planning, Cash Flow Projections, and QuickBooks Assistance
Record Keeping
Marketing Strategies
Exit Planning - Succession Planning
Accountability Partner
Small Business Financing
Customized Loan Options
Improve Cash Flow

Upcoming Regional Office Hours:

4/23 The 204 in Harwich- 9 A.M. - Noon
4/28 Provincetown Commons | 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.

To schedule an appointment, visit the CDP Business Events page or book an appointment.

Make an appointment for Free Small Business Assistance

Upcoming Workshops

General Business Workshops and Information

3/27/26 How to Become a Women's Business Enterprise

3/28/26 Business Fundamentals & Business Planning PPL Session 1

3/30/2026 Building Your 2026 Marketing Strategy

3/30/2026 Budgeting, Credit, & Debit

3/31/2026 Business Planning the Easy Way

3/31/2026 Travel & Tourism Industry Forum 2026

4/1/26 Competition Research for Business

4/2/26 Marketing Essentials PPL Session 2

4/7/26 Simple Steps for Starting Your Business - Basics

4/8/2026 Shape the Cape Summit

4/11/26 Sales & Customer Service PPL Session 3

4/18/26 Financial Management PPL Session 4

Community Partner Opportunities

Introducing CapeTide! Applications are now open for the Cape Tide Accelerator.

In partnership with the Cape Cod Chamber, Cape Tide is launching a new, no-cost 3-week program designed to help local entrepreneurs test ideas and build stronger businesses.

This program is designed for entrepreneurs who are:

Exploring a new business idea and want to see if it will work
In the early stages of launching
Refining or reworking an existing business model

Apply by March 31st. Space is limited.

For more information, click here.

Free Webinar by SCORE: Business Planning the Easy Way!

If you’re starting or growing a business, having the right business plan is indispensable. Your business plan:

Enables you to clarify your idea and test its feasibility
Provides a clear roadmap
Pinpoints the right decisions
Holds you accountable and measures your progress
Positions you to secure the funding essential to realizing your dream

This FREE webinar will teach you how to use the Business Model Canvas as a starting point for creating the comprehensive business plan that lenders require.