Gain the tools that you need to start a business or successfully advise individuals who are starting a business. Advising small-business owners can be... more very satisfying if you get to watch one of these businesses grow and flourish, thanks in part to your own help. It can also be the beginning of a long-term relationship and result in tax, consulting, and other work in future years. The skills and knowledge you develop in advising new business owners can also be transferred to profitable consulting engagements for established businesses. This basic-level course is most beneficial to professionals new to business start-ups.

This course is designed for those who manage or supervise one or more employees. It is especially useful for people who may have a high level of skill... more in their area of expertise but have little background in management and supervision of employees or have been frustrated as they tried to motivate better performance or deal with employee problems. Working within your own sphere of influence as a manager, you can do quite a bit to initiate positive changes at your organization if you know where to begin. Step-by-step, this course shows you how to do that. The course is written as a series of challenges which a manager or supervisor may face in managing employees and workflow, or improving their own career potential. This basic level course is most beneficial to professionals new to this topic who may be at the staff or entry level in organization but also for a seasoned professional with limited exposure to this topic.

In the highly complex and technical world of finance and accounting, it is critical that professionals be able to communicate clearly, accurately, and... more concisely with clients and regulatory agencies. This course provides a comprehensive look at writing rules and techniques that will help an accounting and auditing professional.

This course contains fundamental concepts on preventing discrimination and harassment in the U.S. It is intended for all employees and managers that w... moreork in the U.S. This course examines the types of workplace conduct that are considered unlawful discrimination and harassment. It explains what employees should do to avoid or minimize incidents of discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is recommended as a training tool to reduce the risk of legal liability that employers face for violations of federal, state, and local workplace discrimination and harassment laws. This course satisfies the sexual harassment training requirements for Delaware and Illinois.

This course presents information on becoming free of debt and how to avoid debt in terms of practical steps as well as the psychology of the process. ... moreThis course goes through topics including understanding different types of loans, debt terminology, the impact of debt on a person, how to evaluate one's debt to income ratio as well as how to recognize marketing and sales ploys and tricks to get you to spend money.

Speaking before a group can be daunting, but using the right techniques can make the presentation a success. This course helps improve skills and con... morefidence in speaking before groups. It focuses on content and delivery techniques enhancing presentation power and impact. Other topics include tailoring presentations to the audience, organizing around themes, using visual aids effectively, preparing and rehearsing, and controlling question and answer sessions.

Four generations make up the bulk of today's workforce: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Over half of the Baby Boomers have ... morepassed retirement age, which means businesses must prepare for this generational shift. This course takes a look at each generation in detail, including how they address common issues that arise in the workplace. Armed with this generational knowledge, businesses will be better able to address other issues that arise due to Baby Boomer retirement, including brain drain, the talent shortage, and planning for the future of the organization. This course provides strategies for knowledge sharing, employee recruitment and retention, succession planning, and other tips that may help as organizations transition the roles of Baby Boomers to younger generations.

This course provides instruction on a selection of basic grammar and punctuation rules for professionals. The value of proper written communication sh... moreould not be underestimated. Writing seems simple, but errors occur every day, giving the impression that the business entity or individual professional is sloppy or uneducated. Using good grammar, proofreading, and utilizing published and proven style guides can add value to products, impress customers, improve negotiations with vendors, and increase the potential for professional advancement and success. This course discusses grammar, punctuation, and style from a broad perspective, focusing on issues that occur more often in business writing. It discusses the importance of grammar and spelling when working remotely, and touches on style and issues relevant to current events. This course is appropriate for a professional at any organizational level.

In business, communication is critical. Most communication is sent and received in short bites whether in writing, email or on some form of social or ... moreprofessional media network platform. Writing effectively for these platforms requires the skill to fully grasp being concise and understanding the habits and needs of the reader. This course presents some suggestions for writing strong short business communications, how to engage the reader, writing with impact and the value of proofreading before sending an electronic message or posting to a social media web site.

In a single day, you will be bombarded with countless choices. With each choice, a decision needs to be made. For each decision made, there are conseq... moreuences. These consequences could be positive or negative, small or large, inexpensive or costly. Their ramifications could be short-lived or long-lasting. The more penetrating and long-lasting the ramifications are, the more important it is to make the best decision possible. This course outlines the steps to effective problem solving and the techniques to successful brainstorming.