Small Business Owners Go Back to School to Grow Their Businesses

Kids aren't the only ones headed back to school this fall. Small business owners are learning valuable lessons themselves by enrolling in classes at local universities and community colleges according to this Reuters article. You don't have to give up a semester's worth of time to learn something new for your business. Many classes cost as little as $25 and last only a few hours.

Dave Horsley was confident that he would be successful at his business, Horsley Hot Rods in Boise, Idaho, when he opened it in 2007. But he quickly realized how little he knew about marketing. After a four-hour class, "Six Steps to Massive Growth in Your Business" at nearby Boise State University, Horsley is ready to conquer even more.

To find classes near you, contact your local Small Business Development Center, the Small Business Administration or SCORE (counselors to America's small business).