Financial experts suggest that small businesses will be the saviors in this economy, dragging the country out of the prolonged recession. Their nimble business processes and downright scrappiness are the best ingredients to grow the small business now. Today, we’ll talk about filling in gaps in your business education.
Online U: Find courses, reading material, and other opportunities for you to bolster your knowledge. Free and reduced price courses abound online. Educationportal.com offers links to free marketing courses. MIT lets you virtually sit in on classes via Online Course Ware (www.ocw.mit.edu). iTunes has a wide range of lectures and programs through iTunes U (www.apple.com/education/itunes-u/).
Light Reading: Your local library or bookstore has an abundant supply of business-relevant reading material. Business magazines like Entrepreneur, Business Week, and Forbes can help you understand the changing business landscape, give you ideas, and educate you. Most offer some free online content as well as the traditional hard copy. Don’t forget business books, too. USA News & World Report lists the top business reading from business leaders from many industries. Check it out here: www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/bestinbiz/bestbusinessbooks/index.htm.
The economy isn’t all doom and gloom for a small business owner, especially one who has these tips under her belt.
