The Unofficial Guide to Starting a Small Business (Unofficial Guides)

By Marcia Layton Turner

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764572857
• ISBN13: 9780764572852
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.3" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

This Guide is an Excellent resource for one starting a new business

This Guide is an Excellent resource for one starting a new business. It renders some very meaningful and behind the scenes content that most books gloss over or don't even mention. A great buy and handy tool to have on your desk even after starting a business.

Excellent reference for all small business owners

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is starting or who has a small business. There is a ton of good information and great references given throughout the entire book. I am very impressed with the amount of good information in such a small, compact book.

Great resource guide, filled with useful information.

I just got the book and cannot put it down. Ms. Turner makes a potentially dry subject come to life. I particularly like the sidebar information, good examples to support the overall message.

What a great book!

This is one of the best books I've read on this subject. Marcia Layton Turner really knows her stuff. I bought several copies to give to friends who are thinking about starting businesses.