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Career Training: Getting Started in Entrepreneurship


If you have a great idea for a business, at some point you might have thought about starting your own company; however, there are many things you'll need to understand in order to start your own business:
  • Business plans
  • Different types of legal ownership
  • Your target demographic and how to market to them
  • Budgeting and tracking cash flow
  • Business technology
A great way to learn about these aspects of business is to pursue a degree in business administration, accounting, or business information systems. There are a variety of online college degrees available to those interested in business, including associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees and MBAs.

Your salary as an entrepreneur depends on the success of your business. While the average salaries for top executives and operations managers are $160,440 and $107,970, respectively, it might be more realistic, especially in the first few years of your business, to consider the median salaries of chief executives and operations managers in the bottom tenth percentile: $68,680 and $45,410, respectively.

University of Phoenix

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work-and much sooner than you might expect.

Kaplan University

Advance your career and get the distinct competitive advantage you need with an online degree from Kaplan University. And do it without missing a day of work.

DeVry University

DeVry University provides the flexibility you need to complete your degree whenever and wherever it's convenient for you.

Strayer University

Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

A graduate degree really can make a difference, especially when it's from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management. Online, evening and weekend classes are available.

Jones International University Online

Earn a high quality degree in Business, IT, Education, or Communications. Jones International University® offers self-paced bachelor's and master's degrees tailored to your needs.

Ashford University

Ashford University Online offers degree programs designed for working professionals like you. Study online, on your own time, and graduate in as little as 12 to 24 months.

University of Maryland University College

The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is the Open University of the state of Maryland and of the United States. The University in its entirety has but one focus-the educational needs of the nontraditional student.

Grand Canyon University

Don't Miss a Day of Your Future! Grand Canyon University is offering Bachelor and Master degrees through our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship. Classes start soon!

The University of Liverpool

Advance your career and increase your earning potential with a masters degree from the University of Liverpool. Study online in small groups of business professionals.