Small Biz Owners Have Many Learning Options

The Associated Press:

An entrepreneur who’s mystified by accounting or putting a marketing plan together can get some help, and soon, with the arrival of the fall semester.

Schools, colleges and universities around the country offer a variety of courses aimed at small business owners, and many cost little or nothing.

Some of the courses are given on campus, while others are online, and in most cases, they aren’t part of a degree program. And there are plenty of learning opportunities beyond higher education — chambers of commerce and trade associations may also offer classes, and Web sites aimed at small business owners can help owners get at least a grounding in a variety of business topics.

How much money or time an owner wants to commit to learning depends on his or her educational needs, location, finances and schedule. Some decide to pursue MBAs on weekends, while others grab a quick three-hour class here or there to help them pick up the basics.

Small Business Development Centers often are operated out of colleges and universities and offer advice, training and assistance to small business owners. That includes courses on some of the essentials of running a business, and how-to courses on using business accounting software.

SBDC locations can be found at the SBA Web site.

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