Start Your Business in Italy: Winter School for Future Entrepreneurs

COURSES AND TRAININGS

Summer and Winter Schools

Overview and purpose

Do you have a business idea and dream of starting your own company but don’t know where to begin? The Start Your Business Winter School is an intensive 6-day program that will guide you step-by-step in creating and managing your small business.

This practical and interactive course, held entirely in Italian, will help you:

Validate your business idea and develop an effective business plan
Master key skills in financial management, marketing, and sales
Understand the different types of companies in Italy, the required bureaucracy, and the role of the accountant in managing your business
Gain the confidence and strategies to launch and grow your company

By the end of the week, you’ll have built a concrete business plan ready to be put into action, along with essential tools and skills for entrepreneurial success.

Learning Outcome

By participating in this course, you will learn to:

Identify business opportunities and validate entrepreneurial ideas
Develop a complete and structured business plan
Understand the different types of companies in Italy and the documentation required to start a business
Manage budgets, cash flow, and financial resources
Create effective marketing strategies and master sales techniques
Organize daily business operations and plan for growth

Admission information

Language: Italian
Language Requirements: Minimum B1 level
Target Audience:
- Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start a business in Italy
- Young professionals and recent graduates with business ideas
- Professionals looking to begin an entrepreneurial journey
General Requirements: No prior experience required—just motivation and a willingness to learn
Maximum Participants: 20

location

Rome, Italy – In-person training with optional cultural enrichment through a guided city tour

Duration and Daily Schedule

6 days (including an optional cultural tour of Rome on the final day)

Daily Schedule

Day 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Morning: What does it mean to be an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurial mindset and identifying opportunities
Afternoon: Generating and validating business ideas

Day 2: Starting a Business in Italy

Morning: Types of Italian business structures (S.r.l., S.p.A., etc): pros and cons
Afternoon: Documents, bureaucracy, and the role of the accountant in business management

Day 3: Business Planning and Strategy

Morning: Creating the business plan: mission, vision, and objectives
Afternoon: Developing a clear and actionable business strategy

Day 4: Financial Management

Morning: Budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning
Afternoon: Funding opportunities, grants, and managing financial risks

Day 5: Marketing and Sales

Morning: Building an effective brand and marketing strategy
Afternoon: Sales techniques and client acquisition

Day 6: Final Presentation and Optional Tour

Morning: Business plan presentations with personalized feedback from instructors and peers
Afternoon: Course wrap-up and certificate ceremony
Extra Option: Guided tour of Rome’s main attractions, such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona

Why Choose This Course

Practical and Local Focus: Learn how to start and run a business in Italy, with special focus on bureaucracy and local regulations
Step-by-Step Approach: From zero to business plan in 6 days, with hands-on activities
Expert Guidance: Direct insights on working with accountants and managing tax obligations
A Unique Italian Experience: Study in Rome and immerse yourself in the entrepreneurial energy of the Eternal City

What Sets Us Apart

Concrete and Practical: No useless theory, just real skills to launch your business
Italian Context Expertise: Everything you need to know to start a business in Italy: company types, accounting, and taxation
A Memorable Experience: Combine professional growth with Italian culture through an optional guided tour of Rome