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Online Business Classes
Don't have time to attend one of SBDC's day or evening seminars? Do you like to learn at your own speed? Online classes may be for you.

  • ISBDC Online Business Feasibility Workshop - Your first step toward small business ownership success. Every successful business is built on a sound foundation. This internet based seminar helps students evaluate their business ideas with that end in mind. Prepare yourself to create a sound business plan, manage expectations, and increase your chances of accessing capital.

  • SmallBizU - Has a range of courses across all functional areas of small business: money, management, and marketing. SmallBizU was developed by entrepreneurs who understand how it is actually done in a small business. Each course is delivered via the internet full of animated slides accompanied by voice-over narration, PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, toolsets, and access to a comprehensive knowledgebase.
  • The Somerset CPAs Practical MBA Program - The Somerset Practical MBA Program is a series of complimentary seminars held over the course of two years, much like a traditional MBA program. It is designed to address each aspect of your business and offer a step-by-step approach to help you achieve your goals in a simple and convenient way. You will discover that many business-building opportunities are readily available to you. We will help you tackle the challenges that are keeping you from taking advantage of them. Your business will grow and your profits will improve by working smarter rather than harder.

  • Bailout - A Small Business Perspective - Gain insight from a Small Business Lender and a Certified Public Accountant as they discuss the details of the government bailout plan, how the bailout will impact you and your business, and steps to take during this economic downturn.

  • FAMEE - In-depth, free small business marketing courses for entrepreneurs and consultants.

  • Intellectual Property (IP) Basics for Small Business Entrepreneurs - Presented by Jonathan G. Polak from Sommer Barnard PC. This seminar covers the types of IP, IP protection, IP rights, when to get an IP professional involved, and what services IP professionals provide.

  • Executives Technology Club - Seminars dealing with IT business issues. Classes include everything from IT Infrastructure Trends to The Hidden Secrets of Successful IT Projects.

  • Doing Business with the State of Indiana - Interested in selling products or services to the state government? This seminar will walk you through the process of registering and biding on contracts.

  • The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council - Videos of Successful Entrepreneurs Answering a Number of Small Business Topics.

  • The Internal Revenue Service -  Answers to Your Small Business Tax Questions

  • The International Franchise Association - Franchising Basics

  • The Public Entity Risk Institute - Classes on Dealing with Risk Management

  • Eureka! Ranch - Workshops and Lectures on a Number of Business Topics with a Focus on Total Quality Management

  • The Minority and Women's Business Enterprises Division (MWBE) Training Page - These training guides offer a wealth of information on MWBE and State Procurement processes and procedures.

  • The Minority and Women's Business Entreprises Division (MWBE) Maximizing Opportunities Webinars (Part One) (Part Two) - Information on finding and taking advantage of MWBE opportunitues.
 
"Large companies creating hundreds of new jobs make headlines, but it's the hard work and determination of Indiana's small businesses that continue to drive Indiana's economic growth."

- Governor Mitch Daniels