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The art of the start 2.0 : the time-tested, battle-hardened guide for anyone starting anything / by Kawasaki, Guy,1954-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Newly revised and updated, a 10th-anniversary edition of an iconic, best-selling guide for start-ups provides expert advice on a wealth of topics -- including writing a business plan, recruiting, raising capital and branding. --Publisher's description.
Subjects: New business enterprises.; Entrepreneurship.;
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Small business for dummies / by Tyson, Eric.; Schell, Jim.;
Becoming an entrepreneur -- Buying an existing business -- Running a successful small business -- Keeping your business in business -- The part of tens.This practical, no-nonsense guide gives you expert advice on everything from generating ideas and locating start-up money to hiring the right people, balancing the books, and planning for growth.
Subjects: Small business; New business enterprises;
© c2012., Wiley Pub., Inc.,
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Effectual entrepreneurship / by Read, Stuart.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Myth: entrepreneurs are visionaries -- I don't have a good idea -- Myth: entrepreneurs are risk takers -- I don't have enough money -- Myth: entrepreneurs are extraordinary forecasters -- I don't know how to take the plunge -- Myth: entrepreneurs are not like the rest of us -- I'm human; I'm afraid of failing -- The bird-in-hand principle: start with what you have -- Worldmaking: understand transformation -- The affordable loss principle: risk little, fail cheap -- Financing: bootstrap the venture -- The crazy quilt principle: form partnerships -- Ownership and control: manage investors -- The lemonade principle: leverage surprise -- Business plans and business models: make pitches -- Venture identity: build brand -- The pilot-on-the-plane principle: apply non-predictive control -- When the venture grows up -- Entrepreneurship as a technology for social change.
Subjects: Entrepreneurship.; New business enterprises.; Success in business.;
© 2011., Routledge,
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Booth renting 101 : a guide for the independent stylist. by Milady Publishing Company.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Booth Renting 101: A Guide for the Independent Stylist is a must-have guide for booth renters looking to start and successfully run a booth rental business. Acting as a roadmap, this book includes best practices in finance, operations and marketing, from choosing a business structure to creating a retirement plan, and everything in between.
Subjects: Hairdressing; Small business.; New business enterprises.;
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How to write a business plan / by McKeever, Mike P.;
Why and how to write a business plan -- Do you really want to own a business? -- Choosing the right business -- Potential sources of money to start or expand your small business -- Your résume and financial statement -- Your profit and loss forecast -- Your cash flow forecast and capital spending plan -- Write your marketing and personnel plans -- Editing and finalizing your business plan -- Selling your business plan -- After you open : Keeping on the path to success -- Good resources for small businesses -- Business plans for nonprofits -- Appendixes A. Business plan for a small service business -- B. Business plan for a manufacturing business -- C. Business plan for project development -- D. How to use the downloadable forms on the Nolo website."You need a sound business plan to start a business or raise money to expand an existing one. For over 30 years, How to Write a Business Plan has helped fledgling entrepreneurs--from small service businesses and retailers to large manufacturing firms--write winning plans and get needed financing. This bestselling book contains clear step-by-step instructions and forms to put together a convincing business plan with realistic financial projections, effective marketing strategies, and overall business goals."--Page [4] of cover.
Subjects: Law for laypersons.; Business planning.; New business enterprises; New business enterprises; Small business; Small business;
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The new business road test : what entrepreneurs and executives should do before launching a lean start-up / by Mullins, John W.(John Walker).;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Part 1: Road test your new business idea -- Our opportunity: why will or won't this work -- Will the fish bite? -- Is this an attractive market? -- Is this an attractive industry? -- Competitive and economic sustainability: how long can we dance? -- What drives your entrepreneurial or investment dream? -- Can you and your team execute? -- Your connections matter: which matter most? -- Develop your opportunity: put the seven domains to work -- What entrepreneurs and investors should do before pressing "start" -- Part 2: A toolkit for your road test -- How to learn what you don't know you don't know -- Who needs investors -- Market analysis worksheet -- Industry analysis worksheet -- Do-it-yourself marketing research for your new business road test -- Evidence-based forecasting -- Have you got what it takes? -- Getting help with your road test.Building on lessons learned by studying numerous entrepreneurs, this book details the author's seven domains model for assessing new business ideas. The model is comprised of four market and industry domains and three related to the entrepreneurial team.
Subjects: New business enterprises; Marketing research.;
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The entrepreneur equation : evaluating the realities, risks, and rewards of having your own business / by Roth, Carol.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.By understanding what it takes to build a valuable business as well as how to assess the risks and rewards of business ownership based on your personal circumstances, you can learn how to stack the odds of success in your favor.Foreword / Michael Port -- Introduction -- The issue: the assumptions, myths, and realities of entrepreneurship -- Assessing your fit with entrepreneurship -- Assessing the business's fit for you -- Assembling your entrepreneur equation, and a few reminders in case you get sucked in by the hype.
Subjects: Entrepreneurship.; New business enterprises; Small business;
© c2011., BenBella Books ; Distibuted by Perseus Distribution,
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How to write a business plan : win backing and support for your ideas and ventures / by Finch, Brian.;
Introduction -- The structure of the plan -- Summary -- The business background -- The market -- Operations -- Management -- The proposal -- The forecast -- Financial information -- Risks -- Legal issues and confidentiality -- Selling your business -- Improve business performance -- Bidding for business.Whether you are starting or selling your own business, business plans are an essential part of the process. How to Write a Business Plan gives you the expert guidance you need to make an impact with your plan, including advice on researching competitors, presenting your management skills and successfully communicating your strategic vision. Whether it is to raise finance, sell a business or develop a specific project, this is your one-stop guide to producing the most professional and convincing business plan for a new venture. Fully updated for 2019, this 6th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates, and top tips to help you write a comprehensive and compelling plan, as well as content on digital developments such as crowdfunding, online retailing and digital marketing.
Subjects: Business planning.; Business writing.; New business enterprises; Small business;
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Guide to starting and operating a small business : by Michigan Small Business Development Center.;
Welcome! -- Starting a business -- Michigan SBDC business plan outline -- Business legal issues -- Financial management -- Marketing your business -- Hiring your first employee.
Subjects: New business enterprises; Small business; Small business; New business enterprises.;
© 2020?, Michigan Small Business Development Center ,
On-line resources: https://sbdcmichigan.org/guidetostarting/ -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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The entrepreneur equation : [electronic resource] : Evaluating the realities, risks, and rewards of having your own business. by Roth, Carol.;
It's time to drop the rose-colored glasses and face the facts: most new businesses fail, with often devastating consequences for the would-be entrepreneur.The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestseller The Entrepreneur Equation helps you do the math before you set down the entrepreneurial path so that you can answer more than just "Could I be an entrepreneur?" but rather "Should I be an entrepreneur?". By understanding what it takes to build a valuable business as well as how to assess the risks and rewards of business ownership based on your personal circumstances, you can learn how to stack the odds of success in your favor and ultimately decide if business ownership is the best possible path for you, now or ever.Through illustrative examples and personalized exercises, tell-it-like-it-is Carol Roth helps you create and evaluate your own personal Entrepreneur Equation as you: Learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in today's competitive environment. Save money, time and effort by avoiding business ownership when the time isn't right for you. Identify and evaluate the risks and rewards of a new business based on your goals and circumstances. Evaluate whether your dreams are best served by a hobby, job or business. Gain the tools that you need to maximize your business success. The Entrepreneur Equation is essential reading for the aspiring entrepreneur. Before you invest your life savings, invest in this book!Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Entrepreneurship.; New business enterprises ; Small business ; Nonfiction.; Business.;
© 2011.,
On-line resources: https://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=528863 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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