Business for Beginners: From Research and Business Plans to Money, Marketing and the Law | by Frances McGuckin | ISBN: 9781402203923. Useful Small Business Websites. Seven Skills for Business Success. Home-Based Businesses Opportunities. Business Plan Checklists. How Do You Promote a Business?

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Business for Beginners: From Research and Business Plans to Money, Marketing and the Law

by Frances McGuckin
ISBN:9781402203923

Containing clear advice along with case studies, examples, checklists and success strategies, this book targets the big questions that entrepreneurs need to consider to build a successful business, with the answers that will set them on the right track.

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Business for Beginners—From Research and Business Plans to Money, Marketing and the Law









Preface
Chapter 1 – Where Do You Start?
Are You Ready to Be an Entrepreneur?
Why Are You Starting Your Own Business?
The Downside of Self-Employment
Seven Skills for Success
Do You Have Management Skills?
Why Do Businesses Fail?
What Is the Next Step?

Chapter 2 – How Do You Find the Right Business?
What Types of Businesses Are Available?
Which Business Is Right for You?
Why Are Businesses Sold?
What Is a Business Opportunity?
How Do You Assess a Potential Business?
Seven rules for a successful purchase
What Is the Next Step?

Chapter 3 – What Is a Financial Statement?
Why Do We Need Accounting?
How do the figures get there?
What Information Is in a Financial Statement?
Accounting Terms and Definitions
How to Analyze a Financial Statement
The Five-Minute Financial Test
What Is the Next Step?

Chapter 4 – How Do You Research the Market?
Does Your Idea Have Market Potential?
Will Your Business Solve Clients’ Problems?
My Top Ten Home-Based Businesses
What Do You Research?
Where Do You Find Research Material?
What Is the Next Step?



Chapter 5 – Why Do You Need a Lawyer?
What Does a Lawyer Do?
How Do You Find the Right Lawyer?
What Is a Buy-Sell Agreement?
What If Legal Problems Arise?
What Do All Those Legal Terms Mean?
What Is the Next Step?

Chapter 6 – What Start-Up Expenses Will You Incur?
What Type of Building Should You Lease?
What Communications Systems Should You Use?
What Office and Computer Equipment Do You Need?
What Office Supplies Do You Need?
What Types of Insurance Might You Need?
What Is Risk Management?
Step-By-Step Start-Up Checklists
What Is the Next Step?

Chapter 7 – What Is a Business Plan?
Why Do You Need a Business Plan?
Where Do You Find Help With Business Plans?
What Is in a Business Plan?
How Do You Prepare Projections?
Who Will Lend You Money?
Doing It Right: Your Business Plan Checklists
What Is the Next Step?





Chapter 8 – Should You Incorporate Your Business?
What Is a Proprietorship or Partnership?
Is a Partnership a Good Idea?
What Is an Incorporated Business?
How Do Proprietorships and Incorporations Differ?
Comparing Balance Sheet Differences
Should You Incorporate Your Business?
What Is the Next Step?




Chapter 9 – What Are You Required to Do by Law?
Local Government Approval
Name Registration
Incorporation and Licenses
Bank Accounts
State and Local Taxes
Employer Identification Number, Forms, and Payroll
Workers’ Compensation or State Disability Insurance
Other Licensing Agencies
Is Business as Simple as A-B-C and 1-2-3?
What Is the Next Step?

Chapter 10 – How Do You Market Your Business?
What Is a Marketing Plan?
What Are the Four Ps of Marketing?
What Is Branding?
Put Your Plan Together
How Do You Promote a Business?
Which Advertising Media Should You Use?
How Do You Plan a Marketing Budget?
What Is the Next Step?

Chapter 11 – How Do You Organize Your Accounting, Time, and Paperwork?
How Do You Organize Your Files?
How Do You Organize Your Time and Paperwork?
How Do You Set Up Your Accounting?
What Is a Chart of Accounts?
What Does Your Accountant Require?
How Do You Cost Inventory?
Which Business Expenses Are Tax Deductible?
What Is a Break-Even Point?
How Do You Record Vehicle Expenses?
Be Nice to Your Accountant
What Is the Next Step?

Chapter 12 – Your Home Office— Heaven or Hell?
Is a Home Office for You?
What’s heaven about a home office?
When Is a Home Office Hell?
What Home Office Tax Deductions Are Available?
Maintain good records
Can You Handle the Home Office Challenges?
What Is the Next Step?

Chapter 13 – What Will Your Story Be?
Traveling the Entrepreneurial Road
Las Vegas SBDC Clients Are All Winners
Some Food for Thought: Family Food Distributors Inc.
Lost Job, Found Passion: PR Enterprises LLC
Kilts to the Hilt—Building on Change: The Utilikilts Company
Cashing in on Chores: Triangle Concierge Inc.
In Closing



Appendix – Small Business Telephone and Internet Directory
Secretary of State Offices
Websites and Contact Information
Useful Small Business Websites


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