Online Courses Learning Center Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All Small Mentor-Protégé ProgramThis tutorial will help you answer the question, "Is SBA’s All Small Mentor-Protégé Program a good fit for my business?" Buying a BusinessThe process of buying a business and resources to help decide if buying a business is right for you. Competitive AdvantageLearn how to brand, study your competition, identify customers, create pricing strategies & much more. Financing Options for Small BusinessesAn introduction to financing options for your small business. Finding and attracting investorsAn introduction to finding, attracting, and securing investors. How to Write a Business PlanLearn the importance of business planning, the components of a business plan, and see sample plans and resources. Introduction to PricingLearn about pricing and the impact that it has on the success of your business. Legal Requirements for Small BusinessAn overview of legal requirements for small businesses and how they can impact you. Market ResearchAn overview of how to identify your customer and market to them. Marketing 101: A Guide to Winning CustomersAn overview of marketing for small business owners who are looking to reach a broader customer base and expand their markets. Pricing Models for Successful BusinessLearn how to set prices, calculate costs, assess competitors and much more. Sales: A Guide for the Small Business OwnerAn overview of sales plans and other tools to get your product or service into your customer hands. Selling Your BusinessAn overview of how to sell or close a business. Small Business Employee Recruitment and RetentionStrategies to help you locate, recruit, and retain talented employees. Social Media MarketingLearn how to use social media to help increase sales of your product or service. Taking Your High-Tech Product to MarketIntroduction to the product life cycle of high-tech products . Understanding Your CustomerIntroduction to tools and resources that will help you understand your customer and increase sales. Young EntrepreneursIntroduces young entrepreneurs to the basics of creating and financing a successful business.