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Discover new home-based business opportunities or learn how to plan, finance, and grow your existing small business.

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Business Plan, Creating a Successful  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Carol Parenzan Smalley

Creating a Successful Business Plan Success in business begins with a plan. By committing your idea to paper, you face tough questions and identify strengths and weaknesses. Business plans are not just for financing purposes; they are working doc...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Consulting Practice, Start Your Own  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  William Flood

Start Your Own Consulting Practice Do you have training or knowledge that could be useful to others? Have you ever considered becoming a consultant? This course is designed to help those who wish to set up a consulting practice get started. Topi...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

eBay, Learn to Buy and Sell on  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Kara Gordon and Shirley Muse

Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay Online auctions match buyers with sellers in a global marketplace for almost any item. If you've ever dreamed of working from home or just earning extra income by buying and selling goods online, our experience...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Home-Based Business, Start and Operate your own  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Helene Liatsos

Start and Operate your own Home-Based Business Home-based businesses are the hottest business trend of the decade! Learn how to be your own boss and eliminate the stress of having a job. The benefits of working from home are endless! Earn what you deserve,...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Marketing Your Business on the Internet  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Lisa Heath

Marketing Your Business on the Internet Find out how you can affordably market your business on the Internet from an e-commerce expert. In this practical, hands-on course, you'll learn little-understood secrets about the types of businesses that thri...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Publish It Yourself: How to Start and Operate Your Own Publishing Business  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Steve Payseur

Publish It Yourself: How to Start and Operate Your Own Publishing Business Convert manuscripts into extra income by starting your own publishing company. Avoid common pitfalls that can slow the growth of your publishing enterprise. Learn how to format your works in a way that will sav...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17


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