As I live in Eastern Europe, my info on what’s going on with the crisis in US and elsewhere tends to be a little bit limited. Of course, Romania as any other country that has an interconnected economy has shown it’s own signs of the crises.
But still, over here the US crisis, is what we see on TV or hear elsewhere. So I’ve heard that many of the (younger) professional use the crisis time to complete their studies and be better prepared next time the company gets back on track. If you are looking to take some business & Entrepreneurship courses, Christina Laun has prepared an excellent list: 100 Ivy League Business & Entrepreneurship Courses You Can Take for Free.
She says: “Just because you don’t have the deep pockets or stellar grades it takes to get into top tier schools doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some of the same resources these establishments offer. Through open courseware programs, you can access course materials from a wide range of top universities. Whether you decide to take these courses on your own time or just skim through the information, we’ve compiled a list of 100 places to start looking for great business and entrepreneurship information.”
From the list, I’ve selected a few that seem interesting for a small business owner:
- Entrepreneurial Marketing: Gain some new perspective on your business’ marketing from this course. You’ll be able to analyze to whom you are trying to sell products and the best ways to do so given your resources.
- The Software Business: If you have an interest in starting a software company, this course can be a good place to get some introductory information.
- Introduction to Marketing: This basic marketing course covers the 5 C’s: Customer needs, Company skills, Competition, Collaborators, and Context.
- Listening to the Customer: Communication isn’t just about conveying ideas within your office but with your customers as well. This course will help you learn to better get feedback from your customers about your products and services so you can create more effective marketing plans and products.
The complete list is here.
