Author: Katie O'Connor

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ONLINE COURSES for Small Business Owners

You have an idea...but will they come if you build it? Starting a new business is exciting, empowering, and most of the time, expensive.
Now you have a new partner in your business planning: your library! With hundreds of online classes now available at no cost from your library, you can work on making your dream a successful reality.
Check out a few of the offerings selected with small business owners in mind. Interested in building your future? Ask your librarian now!

Our instructor-facilitated, online Continuous Education courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. And our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners.
Courses run for six-weeks (with a 10-day extension period available at the end). Courses are project oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more.
You can complete any course entirely from your home or office.
ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT.

Visit www.cecil.ebranch.info
Click the red “Digital Library” dropdown
Select “Learn4Life”

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Comprehensive online courses with assignments and final exams

Certificate of Completion awarded with a passing score

Monthly classes that run for six weeks

ONLINE COURSES for Small Business Owners

Business Law for the Small Business Owner
Learn how to successfully protect your small business and solve most of the legal problems that may arise.
Understanding the Human Resource Function
Learn to handle basic human resource functions to ensure the best possible results.
Employment Law Fundamentals
Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees.
Marketing Your Business on the Internet
An-ecommerce expert helps you develop an Internet marketing plan for your business.
Creating a Successful Business Plan
Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success.
Accounting Fundamentals
Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more.

Designing Effective Websites
Learn powerful graphic design techniques and build websites that are both attractive and effective.
Creating Web Pages
Learn the basics of HTML so you can design, create, and post your very own website.
Introduction to Business Analysis
Learn powerful techniques to improve your decision-making at work.
Introduction to QuickBooks
Learn how to quickly and effectively gain control over the financial aspects of your business.
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks
Learn to create paychecks, pay tax liabilities, and produce dazzling payroll reports.
Effective Selling
Learn the secret to converting a potential customer into a long-term asset. Find out how to lay the groundwork for repeat businesses and your future success.

Requirements: All courses require internet access, e-mail, and Web browser.
Some courses may have additional requirements.