How to Find Free Business Seminars

If you'd like to expand your business knowledge by learning from successful business owners, executives and entrepreneurs, then attending a seminar is a perfect idea - especially when it's free! Though finding a good free seminar may be tricky, they certainly do exist - both online and in your local community. While many free seminars are just a rouse to get you behind closed doors to tout a certain product or service, there are plenty of other seminars that are given simply to share business knowledge. Here are some terrific places to start your search. Chances are, you'll find exactly what you're looking for!

Free Online Business Webinars

WebEx.com - This site offers a ton of live and recorded webinars from industry experts like the American Marketing Association and Harvard Business School.
Website: http://www.webex.com/web-seminars/

CareerBuilder.com - They host a variety of business webinars that are full of insightful information. Of course, some are about hiring, but others like "Internet Trends" aren't.
Website: http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobposter/events/webinar/?channel=ENT

Xerox - The document company has a full listing of in-depth webinars, from firewalls to IT. You'll be amazed at how much non-copy-related information they have to share - all for free.
Website: http://www.xerox.com/go/xrx/template/Promotions.jsp?Xcntry=USA&Xlang=en_US&active=Active&promoID=Xerox_Webinars&view=MP6

Google search - If you are interested in a particular subject, say marketing, you can do a quick search on Google. Just type in "free marketing webinar" or "free marketing seminar" and see what comes up. Chances are, you'll find plenty of insightful information.
Website: http://www.google.com/

Free Live Business Seminars

Chamber of Commerce - Start your local search here; many times they offer free seminars from successful local business owners. There might not be as many choices as an online seminar, but it will give you a chance to network with other local business professionals.

Library - The local library is often overlooked, but depending on the location, they can offer a wealth of informative business seminars. What's great is that it is usually a small group that attends, giving you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and interact with both the speaker and other attendees.

Small Business Association - By contacting the SBA, you can find out if they will be hosting any seminars in your area in the near future. You can also go to their website, www.sba.org and do an online search as well.
Website: http://www.sba.org/
H & R Block - If you are interested in brushing up on your knowledge of taxes, H & R Block offers free seminars throughout the year. Don't worry, there's no hard sell at the end. They're just letting you know that they're the "tax guys" who are full of tax knowledge.
Website: http://www.hrblock.com/

So, brushing up on some business knowledge can be easy, fun and free - you just need to know where to look! Finding webinars to your liking is certainly easier, but then again, there's nothing quite like attending a live seminar and hob-nobbing with other professionals. With plenty of options to choose from, you'll have no trouble finding the seminars that are right for you and your growing business.