This course is designed for people interested in creating or supplementing income using the skills, interests, and resources they already have. With a focus on rural and coastal communities, participants will explore practical ways to identify opportunities close to home—such as services, small-scale business ideas, seasonal work, or side income—without needing to start a large business or make major investments.
Topics include identifying personal skills and assets, understanding local demand, simple pricing and budgeting, and taking first steps toward testing an idea. The course emphasizes realistic, place-based approaches that fit the rhythms of coastal living.