To take a tour of a Startup Guide, click on the links below. Each link will show you a different section in the Startup Guides.
Planning Your Business
The first step in starting any business is proper planning. In this section, we provide information on everything from how to do market research to how to get financing for your small business.
You learn:
- The different types of market research and which one is best for your business
- Which business structure suits you best
- How to write your business plan and mission statement
- What legal requirements you'll need to address
- When to hire a lawyer or accountant
- What types of financing are available to start a business
Take a Look Inside!
All excerpts taken from Cleaning Service
Starting Your Business
Ready to start your business? Don't forget the basics. This section covers everything from where to locate your business to what kind of equipment you'll need.
You'll learn:
- How to find the best location for your business
- What and how much equipment you'll need
- How to deal with inventory
- How to hire and manage employees
Take a Look Inside!
All excerpts taken from Cleaning Service
Advertising & Marketing Your Business
You may know how to run a business, but do you know how to sell it or advertise it? This section walks you through the essentials—from creating a marketing plan to buying ad space.
You learn:
- How to develop a marketing plan
- Where to advertise
- The basics of print, radio and TV advertising
- Whether you should use direct mail
- How classified ads can help
- What co-op advertising is and whether you should use it
- How to measure your ad's effectiveness
- The ABCs of public relations
- How to provide top-notch customer service
Take a Look Inside!
All excerpts taken from
Accounting & Bookkeeping for Your Business
Even if you can't balance your checkbook, we help you learn how to keep the books for your business.
You learn:
- Basic accounting principles
- Cost accounting
- The importance of financial statements
- Why financial management is crucial to the success of your business
- How to create a budget
- The ins and outs of business taxes
Take a Look Inside!
All excerpts taken from Medical Claims Billing Service
Business Resources
We show you business resources you can use in every aspect of your business. You'll find associations, books, magazines and publications that specialize in the following topics:
- Accounting and taxes
- Advertising and marketing
- Customer service
- Equipment
- Franchise and business opportunities
- General business resources
- Homebased businesses
- Inventions and idea protection
- Internet resources
- Startup assistance
Take a Look Inside!
All excerpts taken from Import / Export Business
Shopping Cart |
Sign In
| 
Customer Service | Special Offers | Entrepreneur.com
