Product Description

Everything you need to start a successful business...except the money. (But we'll show you how to get that, too!)

Previous editions of this bestselling book have already helped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Now, the revised and updated Third Edition is packed with additional advice on new topics, including:

-How to get new business ideas
-Secrets to getting government grants
-How the Internet can help you with marketing research, competitive intelligence, marketing, advertising and more.
-How PDA's, cell phones, and other wireless devices can make your business more efficient
-Tips for starting a non-profit organization
-Updated "hot links" that direct you to relevant web sites for detailed information

Whether your just thinking about starting a new business, taken the first steps, or already own your own business, this comprehensive, easy to understand guide can help ensure your success. Written in a friendly, down-to-earth style, Start Your Own Business walks you through every step of the start-up process, from evaluating your business idea, to laying the groundwork to running day-to-day operations. You'll learn how to conduct market research, choose a business structure, create a winning business plan, handle your bookkeeping and taxes, run your business from home, and much more. Dozens of sample from, work sheets, charts, graphs and even the most complex business issues a breeze.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #624673 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 800 pages

Customer Reviews

Not quite the only start up book you will ever need!
This book really covers a lot of ground and maybe is what it promises..if you are thinking of starting your business in the USA. Over 700 pages crammed with information, visual format is great and works equally well as a detail study or a coffee table reference. However the down-side to me personally was all the way through this book are references to what should be really great advice on IRS matters & US company, contract law and legislation. However as my new business will be in UK clearly these very important business aspects are not for me covered appropriately. Despite the book's title claim, yes I will need to go and buy another book.

That aside the majority of the information and guidance is generically applicable. The template worksheets will definately be useful and this very full content matter started me thinking on areas I had not yet considered so I am stll very pleased with my purchase.

The section on franchising which is in itself a very detailed contractual subject was a bit lean, so if this is your particular interest then do buy this book for the overall business guidance, but supplement it with a more specific reference too.

This book is a complete guide for budding entrepreneurs.
Stop the presses - This is the most comprehensive book I have seen for anyone who wants to start a business. I have seen a lot of books on starting a business and this the best one. After spending at least $125 on books, I wish I bought this one first and saved over $80. If you are afraid you might forget something, this book doesn¹t. All aspects of a business is covered. And what it does not completely explain, it gives you information as to where you can get it. Start Your Own Business is perfect for those who want to start a selling product or a retail store. It might be a little overkill for a service business, BUT the amount of resource information makes up for this. This is what Entrepreneur Magazine does for a living and it is well worth it. Buy this before you start!