Why Bright Compendium

Training built around how you actually learn

There are plenty of digital training options out there. Most of them are designed for people who already feel comfortable around technology. These courses are designed for people who built a successful business without it — and now want to bring their digital tools up to the same standard as everything else they do.

Plain language, always

We don't use technical jargon because we don't need to. Everything is explained in ordinary language. If a technical term is unavoidable, we explain what it means before we use it again. You'll never be expected to already know something.

Small groups only

Courses run with small groups — never large lecture-style sessions. This means the instructor can see when someone is confused, adjust the pace, and give individual attention without anyone having to ask out loud that they're lost.

Your actual business

We don't use fictional examples or demo accounts. You bring your own laptop, your own business details, and by the end of the session you've completed real tasks — not exercises. The setup you leave with is the one you'll use tomorrow.

Pace set by the group

There's no fixed speed. If the group needs to go over something twice, we go over it twice. Sessions don't move on until everyone in the room is comfortable. Nobody is left behind because the clock is running.

WhatsApp support after

The questions that matter most often come days later, when you're trying to do something on your own and it isn't working the way you remember. Our post-course WhatsApp support exists precisely for that moment.

Only what you actually need

We cover the tools that come up in real small business operations. We don't cover things because they're trendy or because they pad out a curriculum. If a topic isn't genuinely useful to a small business owner in Portugal, it's not in the course.

Who This Is For

You've been running a business for years

The people who get the most from these courses are typically business owners who have been operating successfully for a long time. They understand their industry, they manage staff and suppliers, they handle accounts and customer relationships — all competently.

What they haven't had is a patient, structured way to get up to speed with the digital side. Maybe they've been relying on a family member for IT support. Maybe they've been putting off the invoicing portal because it looked complicated. Maybe they know they should be on Google Business but haven't set it up yet.

These courses are designed specifically for that situation. The expertise you've built over your career is respected throughout. We're not teaching you how business works — we're helping you bring one specific part of it up to date.

Experienced business owner reviewing documents at their desk with a laptop open
Our Approach

What makes these sessions different

01

We start from where you are

Every group is different. Some participants have a smartphone they use confidently. Others are more cautious. We begin each course by understanding what everyone already knows and what they're uncertain about, then build from there.

02

We show, then you do

The instructor demonstrates each step clearly, then every participant does the same step on their own device. We don't move forward until everyone has completed it. Watching someone else is not the same as doing it yourself.

03

We write things down for you

Every participant receives clear written notes covering the steps covered in the session. These are written in the same plain language used in the course — not technical documentation. You can refer back to them at any point.

04

We stay available afterwards

Post-course support via WhatsApp is included with every course. This isn't a token gesture — we actively monitor the group and respond to questions. The support continues for a meaningful period after the course ends.

Ready to find out more?

Get in touch to ask about upcoming sessions in your city or to find out which course fits your situation.