The Unofficial Guide to Starting a Small Business
The Unofficial Guide to Starting a Small Business

Author: Marcia Layton Turner

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-08-24

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1118153901

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The inside scoop . . .for when you want more than the official line Want to be your own boss but aren't quite sure how to make it happen? This savvy guide will show you the way. Now revised and updated to cover the latest regulations, techniques, and trends, it walks you step by step through the entire start-up process, from coming up with a business plan and lining up financing to setting up shop, marketing to your customer base, and dealing with accounting, taxes, insurance, and licenses. Packed with real-world tips and tricks that you won't find anywhere else, it delivers all the know-how you need to declare independence from the 9-to-5 world, launch your business--and watch the profits grow! * Vital Information on real-world entrepreneurship that other sources don't reveal. * Insider Secrets on how to secure financing and choose a winning location. * Money-Saving Techniques, including low-cost ways to market your business. * Time-Saving Tips for creating a business plan and handling legal and accounting basics. * The Latest Trends, including how to launch a profitable home- or Web-based business. * Handy Checklists and Charts to help you plan your start-up and succeed in the marketplace.

The Monocle Book of Entrepreneurs
The Monocle Book of Entrepreneurs

Author: Tyler Brule

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2022-03-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0500971188

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At a time of unprecedented change in the way we work, the editors of Monocle are here to help us envision, create, and make a success of a new business or reboot an existing one. As we face a world that is undergoing unparalleled change, no area is more dynamic than business. To help us understand, navigate, and succeed in this new world, the team at Monocle brings together its unique knowledge of culture, politics, economics, and business. Featuring stories of people running enterprises on every scale, the inspirational tales in this book provide readers with insights into the challenges and joys of creativity and entrepreneurship. These unmatched case studies reveal, among many success stories, how leaders choose branding, hire teams, and design workspaces for today’s needs. Whether you are planning to make a life change, start a new business, or reinvigorate an existing one, The Monocle Book of Entrepreneurs is a resource for anyone who wants to make a difference in their work and life.

The Business Startup Checklist and Planning Guide
The Business Startup Checklist and Planning Guide

Author: Stephanie Chandler

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9781593303006

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If you are one of the 40% of American workers who have considered starting a business, but have been held back by fear, funding concerns or the lack of a business plan or idea, this book is for you.

Start Your Own Photography Business
Start Your Own Photography Business

Author: Entrepreneur Press

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 161308188X

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Photographers can turn a hobby into a lucrative business with these great tips on how to set up a studio, build a portfolio, take great pictures, purchase the best equipment, find paying jobs, set pricing and more. Davis also discusses the advantages of submitting work to contests, participating in art festivals and displaying work in art galleries and other locales. It covers both full-time and part-time options and discusses operating at home or in a commercial location. Detailed advice is offered on legal issues such as copyright infringement, privacy laws, the difference between public and private property, handling conflict and seeking out available remedies to legal situations.

Why Startups Fail
Why Startups Fail

Author: Tom Eisenmann

Publisher: Currency

Published: 2021-03-30

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0593137027

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If you want your startup to succeed, you need to understand why startups fail. “Whether you’re a first-time founder or looking to bring innovation into a corporate environment, Why Startups Fail is essential reading.”—Eric Ries, founder and CEO, LTSE, and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way Why do startups fail? That question caught Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann by surprise when he realized he couldn’t answer it. So he launched a multiyear research project to find out. In Why Startups Fail, Eisenmann reveals his findings: six distinct patterns that account for the vast majority of startup failures. • Bad Bedfellows. Startup success is thought to rest largely on the founder’s talents and instincts. But the wrong team, investors, or partners can sink a venture just as quickly. • False Starts. In following the oft-cited advice to “fail fast” and to “launch before you’re ready,” founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions. • False Promises. Success with early adopters can be misleading and give founders unwarranted confidence to expand. • Speed Traps. Despite the pressure to “get big fast,” hypergrowth can spell disaster for even the most promising ventures. • Help Wanted. Rapidly scaling startups need lots of capital and talent, but they can make mistakes that leave them suddenly in short supply of both. • Cascading Miracles. Silicon Valley exhorts entrepreneurs to dream big. But the bigger the vision, the more things that can go wrong. Drawing on fascinating stories of ventures that failed to fulfill their early promise—from a home-furnishings retailer to a concierge dog-walking service, from a dating app to the inventor of a sophisticated social robot, from a fashion brand to a startup deploying a vast network of charging stations for electric vehicles—Eisenmann offers frameworks for detecting when a venture is vulnerable to these patterns, along with a wealth of strategies and tactics for avoiding them. A must-read for founders at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, Why Startups Fail is not merely a guide to preventing failure but also a roadmap charting the path to startup success.

Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business

Author: Lawrence J. Gitman

Publisher:

Published: 2024-09-16

Total Pages: 1455

ISBN-13:

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Introduction to Business covers the scope and sequence of most introductory business courses. The book provides detailed explanations in the context of core themes such as customer satisfaction, ethics, entrepreneurship, global business, and managing change. Introduction to Business includes hundreds of current business examples from a range of industries and geographic locations, which feature a variety of individuals. The outcome is a balanced approach to the theory and application of business concepts, with attention to the knowledge and skills necessary for student success in this course and beyond. This is an adaptation of Introduction to Business by OpenStax. You can access the textbook as pdf for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better ebook reading experience. Textbook content produced by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Escape From Cubicle Nation
Escape From Cubicle Nation

Author: Pamela Slim

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-04-30

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1101052538

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Pamela Slim, a former corporate training manager, left her office job twelve years ago to go solo and has enjoyed every bit of it. In her groundbreaking book, based on her popular blog Escape from Cubicle Nation, Slim explores both the emotional issues of leaving the corporate world and the nuts and bolts of launching a business. Drawing on her own career, as well as stories from her coaching clients and blog readers, Slim will help readers weigh their options, and make a successful escape if they decide to go for it.

Startup Power
Startup Power

Author: Jimmy Bayes

Publisher:

Published: 2016-09-13

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780996582438

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A practical guide for emerging entrepreneurs to start their own businesses.

Start Your Own Business
Start Your Own Business

Author: The Staff of Entrepreneur Media

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Published: 2021-08-10

Total Pages: 527

ISBN-13: 161308448X

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Be Your Own Boss Whether you're looking to earn extra money or are ready to grow your side hustle, Start Your Own Business is the first step toward entrepreneurship. With more than 40 years of experience and advice shared on Entrepreneur.com and in Entrepreneur magazine, the team at Entrepreneur Media is uniquely qualified to guide a new generation of bold individuals like you looking to make it happen on their own terms. Coached by business experts, practicing business owners, and thriving entrepreneurs, Start Your Own Business uncovers what you need to know before taking the plunge, securing finances, launching your venture, and growing your business from startup to household name. Learn how to: Avoid analysis aralysis when launching a business Define and research your ideal audience Test ideas in the real world before going to market Pitch and win funding from venture capitalists, apply for loans, and manage cash advances Evaluate if a co-working space is the right move for you Run successful Facebook and Google ads as part of your marketing campaign Use micro-influencers to successfully promote your brand on social media