Some free online business and computer classes are in place to help people improve their knowledge and skills, as well as provide various types of assistance and training in management, accounting, marketing, business strategy, branding and research. This can be give you the competitive edge that you need to help manage your business more effectively, efficiently and most importantly confidently. Here’s a list of some Companies and Organizations that offer free online courses:

The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers free online business and marketing courses. Some free online courses offered by SBA:

• Starting a business
• Marketing 101: How to Win Customers
• Technology 101: A Small Business Guide
• Strategic Marketing: How to Win Customers in a Slowing Economy
• Business Opportunities: A Guide to Winning Federal Contracts

To see a complete list of SBA’s free online classes visit www.sba.gov

Hewlett Packard (HP) offers free online software,business, marketing, computer, IT, programming and graphic design classes. Their online learning center is available 24 hours, 7 days per week. Get more information on HP’s free online classes.