small business for dummies [electronic resource]

[...]... Keeping Your Business in Business 6 Part V: The Part of Tens 7 Icons Used in This Book 7 Where to Go from Here 8 Part I: Becoming an Entrepreneur 9 Chapter 1: Is Small Business for You? 11 Defining Small Business 11 Small (and large) business basics 12 Financial basics: The same whether you’re big or small 13 Small business: ... have filled an identifiable void for your customers, for your employees, and, of course, for you and your family And for those of you who rise to the top of the small- business pyramid, you’ll enjoy the greatest upside of them all — unlimited upside Ask Bill Gates about how this reward feels 2 Small Business For Dummies, 4th Edition Although you can find plenty of small- business books out there, most... information), you can safely skip text highlighted with the Technical Stuff icon or formatted in gray-shaded sidebars This text provides plenty of helpful information, but the information isn’t crucial to your understanding of the topic at hand 3 4 Small Business For Dummies, 4th Edition Foolish Assumptions Many small- business books assume that their readers are ready to make the leap into small business. .. Chapter ▶ Understanding the role of small business ▶ Determining whether you have what it takes to successfully run a small business ▶ Reviewing the reasons to own (and not to own) a small business ▶ Identifying alternatives to starting a business A n old friend of ours, who has been a small- business owner for more years than most of us have been alive, says, Small business is a place where you can... statements to taking good care of your customers And don’t forget the foremost operational issue: managing the lifeblood of your business — cash 5 6 Small Business For Dummies, 4th Edition ✓ Long-range planning: Small- business owners recognize that long-range planning is important, but unfortunately, they’re often too busy dealing with day-to-day business minutiae to get around to it They say they’ll focus... advice from the field that makes our small- business book stand out from the rest: ✓ We’re small- business experienced, and we share the benefits of that experience with you Between us, we have six decades of experience in starting and running seven successful small businesses In addition, we’ve worked with thousands of small- business owners Jim has led numerous small- business peer-networking groups and... 274 Form a Board of Advisors 275 Reaping the benefits of a board 275 Forming your advisory board 276 Get a Partner 277 Join a Trade Association 279 Find a Business Incubator 281 Locate a Small Business Development Center 281 Give SCORE a Try 282 Tap into Small- Business Information 282 Part IV: Keeping Your Business in Business. .. points out stuff too good (and too important) to forget 7 8 Small Business For Dummies, 4th Edition This icon asks you to do some thinking and checking before you take the plunge You have a lot of important choices to make when running a small business, so don’t rush in If you like to sweat the dull stuff, this icon points out the inner workings of the business world that you’re likely to ignore as... start and run your own business? In Part I, you can test your entrepreneurial aptitude, ensure that your personal finances can withstand the strain of starting a small business, figure out which business niche is right for you, and then start making your dream a reality with a well-designed business plan and a survey of financial and ownership options Chapter 1 Is Small Business for You? In This Chapter... start-up, the business of small business involves risk Therefore, before exposing yourself to such risk, we suggest that you get your personal finances in order Enter Chapter 2, which covers personal money management Introduction As you move past your personal finances to the business you hope to start, take heart: The road in the early stages of a small business has so many detours and forks that you’re . 1: Is Small Business for You? 11 Dening Small Business 11 Small (and large) business basics 12 Financial basics: The same whether you’re big or small 13 Small business: Role model for big business. can be found in all successful business owners — a passion for learning. by Eric Tyson and Jim Schell Small Business FOR DUMmIES ‰ 4TH EDITION Small Business For Dummies ® , 4th Edition Published. Indexing staffs for their great efforts in producing this book. P.S. Thanks to you, dear reader, for buying this book. More Bestselling For Dummies Titles by Eric Tyson Investing For Dummies ® A