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Publisher
Collins
Pub. Date
c2005
Description
Take an ordinary business. A bike shop. An auction company. An ice cream parlor. A sock manufacturer. In thoroughly mundane businesses like these, an entrepreneur must outsmart the multitudes of competitors, leap to the head of the pack, and become a dominant Alpha Dog.
Exactly how does an everyday company distinguish itself in the marketplace, generate much higher sales than its competitors, and earn the lasting loyalty of customers and employees?...
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Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2010
Description
As the hipster classic Craft, Inc. did for crafters, this book will teach all types of creatives illustrators, photographers, graphic designers, animators, and more how to build a successful business doing what they love. Freelancing pros Meg Mateo Ilasco and Joy Deangdeelert Cho explain everything from creating a standout portfolio to navigating the legal issues of starting a business. Accessible, spunky, and packed with practical advice, Creative,...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Prism
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"Jaime Schmidt: acclaimed entrepreneur, founder of Schmidt's Naturals, and icon of the Maker Movement shares how you too can start or grow your own business with advice on branding, product development, social media marketing, scaling, PR, and customer engagement, all based on her own hard-won mastery"--
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Publisher
Bloomberg Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
"Completely revised and updated edition of this very popular and successful small business book. The first edition of 201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business was hailed by management guru and author Tom Peters as "Brilliantly researched; Brilliantly written; A gem of priceless value on almost every page; Read; Inhale; Absorb; Great Stuff!." In this completely updated third edition of 201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business, renowned small-business...
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"It's the dog days of summer in St. Petersburg, Florida, and proprietor Savannah Webb has an eco-friendly plan to help locals escape the heat--a recyclable bottle-crafting workshop taught by reticent store manager Amanda Blake. Turns out, the class is a bigger smash than expected, thanks in part to a pair of staggeringly old bottles brought in by snorkeler Martin Lane... Linked to a storied pirate shipwreck, the relics definitely pique Savannah's...
Author
Series
Happily Inc volume 1
Description
Sculptor Nick Mitchell grew up in a family of artists and learned from his volatile father that passion only leads to pain. As he waits on a new commission, he takes a day job as a humble carpenter at a theme wedding venue. The job has its perks--mainly the venue's captivating owner, Pallas Saunders. Although he won't let love consume him, he's all in for ecstasy with an expiration date. Pallas adores Weddings in a Box. But if she can't turn the floundering...
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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
A guide to enjoying a more successful and fulfilling career by staying small outlines a one-person business strategy for generating consistent cash flow, detailing how to set up, address unexpected setbacks, and maintain happy clients.
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Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"What if there was a way to combine the stability of a day job with the excitement of a startup? All of the benefits of entrepreneurship with none of the pitfalls? In the 10% Entrepreneur, Patrick McGinnis show you how, by investing just 10% of your time and resources, you can become an entrepreneur without losing a steady paycheck."--Front book flap.
11) Grow your handmade business: how to envision, develop, and sustain a successful creative business
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Addresses all aspects of turning a creative interest into a profitable business, covering business planning, licensing, budgeting, time management, and legal issues.
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Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"QuickBooks is the number one accounting software for small to mid-sized businesses, and this complete reference guide includes everything you need to know to make it work its magic for you. Along with the latest upgrades to the software, you'll learn how to set up and administer QuickBooks, manage your expenses, and complete basic accounting and bookkeeping chores. You'll also find business plan tips and tricks and much more."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"Searching for a cloud-based solution for your small business' accounting needs? Master the fundamentals of QuickBooks Online -- the world's mos popular software for fast and easy mobile accounting! QuickBooks Online makes accounting not only downright tolerable but almost easy! From generating financial reports to simplifying tax preparation to tracking business finances, this book covers everything you need to make this popular accounting software...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
This must-have guide to the leading small business accounting software goes over the key features of QuickBooks and shows you, step-by-step, how to plan your perfect budget, simplify tax returns, manage inventory, and many other financial tasks.
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"With more than 50,000 businesses formed on average monthly, payroll is a topic that doesn't get the attention it deserves. For start-ups and small businesses, payroll is something they must get right. Payroll mistakes can be costly, ranging from lost revenue to serious tax issues that can cripple or even close a business. This book gives business owners an authoritative and reader-friendly guide to payroll, from proper setup and maintenance to reporting...
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Publisher
Nolo
Description
"You need a sound business plan to start a business or raise money to expand an existing one. For over 30 years, how to Write a Business Plan has helped fledging entrepreneurs -- from small service businesses and retailers to large manufacturing firms -- write winning plans and get needed financing. This bestselling book contains clear step-by-step instructions and forms to put together a convincing business plan with realistic financial projections,...
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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Description
"Starting a Business All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition is a treasure trove of useful information for new and would-be business owners. With content compiled from over ten best-selling For Dummies books, this guide will help with every part of starting your own business--from legal considerations to business plans, bookkeeping, and beyond. Whether you want to open a franchise, turn your crafting hobby into a money-maker, or kick off the next megahit...
