Monday, January 9, 2012—Bplans.com launched the School of Business section of its website today, in partnership with leading online education provider, Udemy.

The newest addition to the Bplans.com site will feature the premier academic program “How to Start a Business” by industry-expert Tim Berry, along with several other specialized courses covering all key elements of starting and running a successful business.

“Whether you are looking to start a business, or build-up an existing business, the courses offered through the Bplans.com School of Business will provide you with the tools and the know-how to succeed,” said

Bplans.com spokesperson Sabrina Parsons. “Bplans.com strives to provide the best, and most comprehensive collection of resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners.”The Bplans.com School of Business will showcase a “course of the week” and allow individuals to select courses that best suit their needs.

The premier course, “How to Start a Business,” is hosted by business planning expert Tim Berry, who walks participants through course topics including: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Business Financials, Taxes, Business Planning, and more. The course also includes a series of videos, assignments, and downloadable financial worksheets. Normally priced at $129, “How to Start a Business,” will be offered this week for $99.

The “How to Start a Business” course is also available as four individual courses including:

• Introduction to Entrepreneurship – $19• How to Raise Money for your Business – $39
• How to Budget and Forecast for your Business – $49
• How to Market your Business – $39

“These courses will capture the in-classroom, hands-on learning experience of a traditional educational course, coupled with the convenience and specialization of an on-line educational platform,” said Ms. Parsons.
Following the site’s launch, Bplans.com will continue to add new courses and promotions. For more information contact Monique Perry Danziger (Monique@paloalto.com, 541-284-1261).

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