General Business

Keep or Sell Your Business : How to Make the Decision That Every Private Company Faces Mark D. Feldman, Partner, Arthur Andersen LLP “A must-read for every family business owner or stakeholder who is determined to take the business to the next level."

The Rebel Rules: Daring to be Yourself in Business
When he was 26, Chip Conley broke the two cardinal rules of starting a business: he invested in an industry about which he knew nothing and he ignored the mantra "location, location, location." He bought a notorious "pay-by-the-hour" motel in a seedy San Francisco neighborhood.

Small Time Operator : How to Start Your Own Business, Keep Your Books, Pay Your Taxes, and Stay Out of Trouble (Small Time Operator, 25th Ed) Detailed advice covers everything people need to know to take control of their business and be a success. This latest edition includes a new section on doing business on the Internet. "A phenomenal book." - Julianne Malveaux, King Features Syndicate

Business Know-How : An Operational Guide for Home-Based and Micro-Sized Businesses With Limited Budgets
Reader Review: 
Janet Attard's Business Know-How tells how to make a small business profitable, from obtaining publicity and locating customers without expensive ad budgets to cutting business costs and becoming involved with the Internet. All are excellent business guides with practical information for those just starting out.

Inc. Yourself : How to Profit by Setting Up Your Own Corporation Reader Review:  My husband and I read this book from cover to cover before establishing our own corporation, and have found this book to be one of the best in this area. We have since referred to this book for guidance and understanding for taxes, payroll, to add or not to add an employee to the corporation and why incorporation works for the small two person business. I would recommend this book to any one wanting to start a business. It is easy to read and understand, and above all -interesting.

The Home Office and Small Business Answer Book : Solutions to the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Starting and Running Home Offices and Small Business Answer Book Reader Review: I read Ms. Attard's first book several years ago and heard that she was once again writing an update to this book. I just received the book and have spent most of a day reading it from cover to cover. She answered most every question I had and all those that I did not even think of asking. If you are going into your own business this book is a MUST HAVE.

The Scrapbooker's Guide To Business : What You Need To Know Before You Invest
Turn your passion for scrapbooking into a profitable business. Whether you want to invest a few hours and a few dollars, or make a significant investment and full-time commitment, The Scrapbooker's Guide To Business shows you how to minimize risks and maximize the likelihood of your success.

101 Best Businesses to Start To succeed in starting your own business you need real, innovative solutions. If you've ever thought of running your own business as an alternative to the corporate workplace or working for someone else, 101 Best Businesses to Start provides a wealth of practical advice, as well as the inspiration, to make your dreams a reality.

Building a Profitable Business, 2nd Edition The Proven, Step-by-Step Guide to Starting & Running Your Own Business
Lindsey Johnson, Director, Office of Women's Business Ownership, U.S. Small Business Administration
"An excellent publication. It is positive, motivational, and extremely informative."

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