Musing on Entrepreneurship

With the economy struggling to regain its footing, some adults may be looking to rejoin the workforce as entrepreneurs. This may sound like a costly endeavor, but Black Enterprise and Workshop in Business Opportunities have free programs to help you discover your inner industrialist.



The magazine is co-sponsoring an eight-week online "boot camp" for aspiring small business owners starting June 15. Its courses range from growing a business idea in 90 days to attracting customers through social media. As for the non-profit organization, it conducts monthly clinics on business law and other topics. These tools will provide the foundation to help you become your own boss.



Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a lot of money to launch a successful business venture -- just information. FreshBooks is giving away a free copy of the June 2009 Entrepreneur issue ... and if the aforementioned periodicals aren't to your liking, books like the Harvard Business Review on Entrepreneurship can be found at your local library.



Knowledge is power, and there's no time like the present to use it. Good luck!