The Unofficial Guideto Starting a Small Business (Unofficial Guides)

By Marcia Layton Turner

Book Overview

In a state of diminished job security, Americans are choosing to start their own businesses at a record rate. Many of these "accidental entrepreneurs" are corporate refugees who have chosen self-employment by default. Nonetheless, aspiring business people need the insider information that only an Unofficial Guide can provide. Author Diana Lynn -- a small business owner who has written several books and regularly lectures on small business concerns -- explains: the lowdown on networking, selling your services, hiring and firing, and tax issues; the benefits of becoming your own boss -- as well as the pitfalls; the savviest ways to keep overhead and expenses to a minimum; and the inside scoop on where to find office space, cheaper supplies, temporary help, and more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028625250
• ISBN13: 9780028625256
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 1129 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.4"

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.