August 12, 2008
The good news is that with the Internet, training organizations are creating more innovative training programs available online. This allows small businesses to provide employees the varied and high-quality training they need, without the direct expense of travel or the indirect expense of employees being away from work. The Chamber also has training available through SmallBizU. Designed specially for entrepreneurs and small businesses, this online university seeks to instill a formal business intelligence--the capacity to solve problems, meet challenges, and create valued products. SmallBizU teaches the 3Ms: Money, Marketing, and Management. It is a no-frills, utilitarian curriculum that provides small businesses with real world tools and information. From new ventures to business owners, entrepreneurs and employees, SmallBizU offers a range of courses covering all functional areas associated with small business. Large corporations have their own training departments--now you can have yours with SmallBizU. For more information, visit the Chamber Web site at www.gainesvillechamber.com, click on "Chamber Services" then "SmallBizU" or call Tim at 334-7105 x 323. In addition, training programs and grants are also available through FloridaWorks, call 334-7100 for more information.