Books like Small business handbook by Philip Webb

A practical guide to innovation and entrepreneurship, presenting them as a systematic discipline for understanding and analyzing America's new entrepreneurial economy.

An A-to-Z guide for small business owners, offering practical advice on starting, managing, and growing a company with new sections on green practices, technology, and marketing tools.

A practical guide that teaches entrepreneurs how to craft a clear, concise business plan, covering competitor analysis, market forecasting, financial presentation, and internal planning.

Want to start the small business of your dreams? Want to breathe new life into the one you already have? Small Business For Dummies, 3rd Edition provides authoritative guidance on every aspect of starting and growing your business, from financing and budgeting to marketing, management and beyond. This completely practical, no-nonsense guide gives you expert advice on everything from generating ideas and locating start-up money to hiring the right people, balancing the books, and planning for growth. You'll get plenty of help in ramping up your management skills, developing a marketing strategy, keeping your customers loyal, and much more. You'll also find out to use the latest technology to improve your business's performance at every level.

Filled with essential checklists, worksheets and advice, The Small Business Start-Up Guide will get you up and running!The Small Business Start-Up Guide is a must-have resource for anyone starting a business. Covering everything you need to know to start successfully, it will save you immeasurable amounts of time, effort and money.Discover:--Which taxes and regulations you must be aware of--Where to find capital and investors--Whether incorporation is right for your business--The key elements of a business plan--The ins and outs of bank loans--Which professionals to consult"The pluses and minuses for each type of organization a start-up can assume...written by two people who have been through the start-up process." --The Wall Street JournalPlus get terrific time-saving information, including:--A checklist of what you must do while starting a business--An extensive appendix of the rules, fees, forms, and requirements for starting a business in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia--The best sources of information on your specific business concerns--How to buy a franchise and where to get help--Tips for finding small business loansNow is the time to start building the business you want.

viii, 278 p. : 25 cm