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If your business is slower than usual in the summer, it might be a good time to update your business skills and knowledge. Several resources offer business development workshops and courses and many are free. All you need is an internet connection and the will to grow. Here\u2019s a list of some of the best resources to grow your business mind.<\/p>\n

Alison<\/strong><\/u>\u00a0offers a full suite of free online business courses that will allow you to make better business decisions and succeed in today’s competitive business world. Topics cover business management and leadership, entrepreneurship, occupational health and safety, quality management systems, conflict management, customer service, risk assessment, human resources, workplace safety, operations management and more!\u00a0https:\/\/alison.com\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP)<\/strong><\/u>, a local resource, offers a wealth of resources, from one-on-one counseling to monthly professional development workshops covering a variety of timely management, marketing, and technology topics. The CVEP Business Services Center assists start-up and established operations with business planning, financial forecasting, access to capital, technology, marketing, sales, human resources, and more.\u00a0https:\/\/cvep.com\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Coursera<\/strong><\/u>\u00a0offers free course trials and courses. Master business development strategies for growth. Learn about market research, sales techniques, and partnership building.
\nhttps:\/\/www.coursera.org\/courses?query=business%20development<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Grow with Google<\/strong><\/u>\u00a0offers online training, tools, and resources to help you grow your skills, career, or business.\u00a0https:\/\/grow.google\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Harvard University<\/strong><\/u>\u00a0offers free business courses to meet the needs of your growing business.\u00a0https:\/\/pll.harvard.edu\/subject\/business\/free<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

MIT<\/strong><\/u>\u00a0offers free online courses for entrepreneurs and innovators. Learn about technology, business strategy, leadership development, and more.\u00a0https:\/\/openlearning.mit.edu\/news\/free-online-courses-mit-entrepreneurs-and-innovators<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

SCORE<\/strong><\/u>\u00a0offers free business training on a variety of small business topics. Watch low or no-cost webinars, take online courses or attend online workshops. If you enjoy learning in person, attend a local workshop.\u00a0https:\/\/www.score.org\/workshops-events<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

SC Training<\/strong><\/u>\u00a0(formerly EdApp) offers free business development training courses to help increase the value of your business.\u00a0https:\/\/training.safetyculture.com\/course-collection\/business-development-training-courses\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Small Business Administration<\/strong><\/u>\u00a0(SBA) provides a learning platform with online training programs and resources, designed to empower and educate small business owners.\u00a0https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/sba-learning-platform<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Udemy<\/strong><\/u>\u00a0features on-demand, immersive, and cohort-based learning for your team to develop skills in all areas of business.\u00a0https:\/\/business.udemy.com\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

The great thing about continuing education is that it is for anyone who has the drive and desire to expand their knowledge. In addition to online courses, books and audiobooks are readily available through free library apps like Libby and may be accessed through your local library.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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