You’re not alone if the thought of running your own business has crossed your mind. Even if your vision of a small business differs from your neighbor’s, you probably dream of being your own boss and of providing a needed service or creating a cool new product.
But your very first small-business decision may be to admit that you’re not ready for this career – at least not yet. If you’re straddling the fence, Small Business For Dummies will uncover whetherthis career works for you. You’ll also gain insight into getting your personal finances in order before exposing yourself to the risk of a new business, and discover how to draw a roadmap to reach your career destination. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who want to
- Write a gang-buster business plan
- Create the right legal framework for your business
- Locate financing that suits your needs
- Develop and market your product
- Hire the right employees for the right jobs
- Build your business
You’ll also gain understanding of the tactical side of running a small business, from pricing, budgeting, business expansion, and complying with government regulations to operational issues including:
- Managing your time
- Collecting accounts receivable
- Understanding your financial statements
- Taking good care of your customers
- Locating new financing or revising existing financing
You don’t need to be a genius to run a successful small business, but you do need some help. And that’s exactly what this book is, a guide into the stimulating world of small business ownership and management. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Small Business for Dummies, Second Edition (Eric Tyson, Jim Schell)