Small Business for Dummies® by Jim Schell and Eric Tyson (2002, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100764554816
ISBN-139780764554810
eBay Product ID (ePID)2333513

Product Key Features

Edition2
Book TitleSmall Business for Dummies®
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNew Business Enterprises, Small Business
Publication Year2002
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreBusiness & Economics
AuthorJim Schell, Eric Tyson
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight22.8 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2002-110326
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal658.02/2
Table Of ContentIntroduction.Part I: Becoming an Entrepreneur.Chapter 1: Is Small Business for You?Chapter 2: Laying Your Personal Financial Foundation.Chapter 3: Finding Your Niche and Timing Your Start-Up.Chapter 4: Turning Your Ideas into Plans.Chapter 5: Financing, Ownership, and Organizational Options.Part II: Buying an Existing Business.Chapter 6: Exploring Buying a Small Business.Chapter 7: Evaluating and Negotiating to Buy.Part III: Running a Successful Small Business.Chapter 8: Owners Wear Many Hats.Chapter 9: Marketing 101: Product, Promotion, Sales, Distribution, and Pricing.Chapter 10: Keeping Your Customers Loyal.Chapter 11: Tracking Cash Flow, Costs, and Profits.Chapter 12: Learning from Others' Experiences.Part IV: Keeping Your Business in Business.Chapter 13: Finding and Keeping Superstar Employees.Chapter 14: Providing Employee Benefits.Chapter 15: The Long Arm of the Law: Regulatory and Legal Issues.Chapter 16: Mastering Small-Business Taxes.Chapter 17: Special Considerations for Growing Businesses.Part V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Home-Based Businesses.Chapter 19: Ten Ways Computers Can Aid Your Small Business.Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Managing Your Growing Business.Index.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Synopsis'No one should try to start a business without this book.' -Hattie Bryant, creator of the PBS series Small Business 2000 Get savvy tips to help you start and grow your business 'Eric Tyson continues his never-ending quest to help people gain economic self-sufficiency and freedom.' -Jim Collins, coauthor of Built to Last and author of Good to Great Take control of your future and make the leap from employee to entrepreneur with this enterprising guide. From drafting a business plan to managing costs, you'll profit from expert advice and real-world examples that cover every aspect of building your own business. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English 'Get in, get out' information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun, You're not alone if the thought of running your own business has crossed your mind. Even if your vision of a small business differs from your neighbor's, you probably dream of being your own boss and of providing a needed service or creating a cool new product. But your very first small-business decision may be to admit that you're not ready for this career - at least not yet. If you're straddling the fence, Small Business For Dummies will uncover whether this career works for you. You'll also gain insight into getting your personal finances in order before exposing yourself to the risk of a new business, and discover how to draw a roadmap to reach your career destination. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who want to Write a gang-buster business plan Create the right legal framework for your business Locate financing that suits your needs Develop and market your product Hire the right employees for the right jobs Build your business You'll also gain understanding of the tactical side of running a small business, from pricing, budgeting, business expansion, and complying with government regulations to operational issues including: Managing your time Collecting accounts receivable Understanding your financial statements Taking good care of your customers Locating new financing or revising existing financing You don't need to be a genius to run a successful small business, but you do need some help. And that's exactly what this book is, a guide into the stimulating world of small business ownership and management., You're not alone if the thought of running your own business has crossed your mind. Even if your vision of a small business differs from your neighbor's, you probably dream of being your own boss and of providing a needed service or creating a cool new product. But your very first small-business decision may be to admit that you're not ready for this career - at least not yet. If you're straddling the fence, Small Business For Dummies will uncover whether this career works for you. You'll also gain insight into getting your personal finances in order before exposing yourself to the risk of a new business, and discover how to draw a roadmap to reach your career destination. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who want to Write a gang-buster business plan Create the right legal framework for your business Locate financing that suits your needs Develop and market your product Hire the right employees for the right jobs Build your business You'll also gain understanding of the tactical side of running a small business, from pricing, budgeting, business expansion, and complying with government regulations to operational issues including: Managing your time Collecting accounts receivable Understanding your financial statements Taking good care of your customers Locating new financing or revising existing financing You don't need to be a genius to run a successful small business, but you do need some help. And that's exactly what this book is, a guide into the stimulating world of small business ownership and management.
LC Classification NumberHD62.7

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