Practical Entrepreneurship and Business Communication Skills for Startup Founders and Small Business Owners.

From 30 £ /h

Do you have a business idea, or a small business that is not growing as fast as you want? This class gives you simple, practical steps you can use right away.
In every lesson we work on your real business: your customers, your prices, your message and your plan. No heavy theory, just clear steps and honest feedback.
What you will learn
How to turn an idea into a simple business plan
How to understand your customers and set the right prices
How to keep track of sales, stock and expenses
How to speak and write confidently to customers, suppliers and partners
How to pitch your business clearly in 2 minutes.

Who it is for?
Startup founders, small shop and business owners, and students who want to start a business.

About your teacher
I'm Peter, a procurement and logistics professional with a bachelor's degree in Procurement and Logistics Management. I have worked in public procurement and in project management and research. I also run my own small business, so I teach what works in real life.
Format
One-to-one online lessons via webcam, in English or Swahili. Book a first lesson and tell me about your business.

Extra information

Please bring your own laptop or notebook and a business idea you want to work on. No prior business experience is required. The class is interactive with Q&A, case studies, and practical exercises. A stable internet connection is needed for webcam classes.

Location

Online from Tanzania

About Me

Hello, I'm Peter Simbeye, a procurement and logistics professional and business educator based in Tanzania. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management from the National Institute of Transport (NIT) and have about two years of hands-on experience in procurement planning, supplier and bid evaluation, sourcing, logistics coordination and inventory management, working with a public agency (TARURA) and a pharmacy supply business. I also run a small retail and wholesale business, so what I teach comes from real, day-to-day experience, not only theory.
My classes help startup founders and small business owners turn ideas into working businesses. Together we work on practical skills such as validating a business idea, understanding your customers, pricing your products, managing stock and cash, keeping simple business records, choosing and negotiating with suppliers, and communicating clearly with customers, partners and investors. You will also practise pitching your business and writing professional messages and emails.
How I teach: every lesson is practical, friendly and built around your own business or idea. I explain concepts in simple language, use real examples, and give you clear action steps to apply right after the class. You will get honest feedback and a short plan to follow until our next lesson.
Languages: I teach in English and Swahili, so you can learn in the language you feel most comfortable with.
Lessons: available online as 60-minute or 90-minute sessions, at times that suit you.
Who it is for: beginners and early-stage entrepreneurs, small shop and business owners, students with a business idea, and anyone who wants to present their business with confidence.
Book a lesson and tell me about your business. I look forward to helping you grow it.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, National Institute of Transport (NIT), Tanzania, 2022–2025. Studied procurement, supply chain and logistics management. Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE), Njombe Secondary School, 2020–2022.

Experience / Qualifications

Lead Research Assistant / Project Manager, National Institute of Transport (NIT), Tanzania
Assistant Procurement Manager, TARURA, Sumbawanga, July 2025 – May 2026
Native Swahili speaker, fluent in English

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Swahili

Skills

Entrepreneurship

Communication skills

Financial markets

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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