Streetwise is devoted exclusively to business topics. From writing business plans, to financing, to building Web site traffic, these books provide everything ambitious business professionals need. Business happens in the real world, not the classroom. Streetwise recognises this and delivers the goods - fast. No fluff. No wasted time. Just cutting-edge information managers and small business entrepreneurs need to run their business successfully.

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In a single, well-organized book, industry veteran Don Debelak answers all your questions about developing a marketing plan. And if you're a small-business owner, don't dismiss his book out of hand because you assume his ideas will be too expensive - he feels your pain. His advice is sophisticated yet cost-effective, and it does not rely on advertising or other pricey tactics. The book is structured clearly, with chapters on each aspect of the marketing plan. Worksheets, appendices and examples of actual marketing plans from companies that range from a coffee shop to an Internet company make its content hands on. getAbstract recommends this practical guide to new entrepreneurs and others who are looking to gain traction in the marketplace.

Every great business begins with a great business plan! Nearly half of all new businesses fail within the first to years. To beat these odds, your new business needs a plan. Streetwise Business Plans with CD shows you how to create a professional business plan in no time. This book explains how to use a business plan to establish a sound business, develop a complete marketing strategy, and forecast change. Streetwise Business Plans with CD features multiple samples of prewritten text for every part of your plan, as well as two complete sample business plans. Streetwise Business Plans with CD includes sample material to be used in creating the ultimate business plan. The CD walks you through all of the basics and includes important topics such as Your General Executive Summary, Company Summary, Services & Products Summary, Market Analysis, Strategic Summary, Management Summary, and a Financial Plan. Whether you're expanding an established enterprise or opening a one-person shop, the best way to get your new business off to a good start is with Streetwise Business Plan with CD!

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Streetwise Guide to Selling on eBay shows all the ins and outs of getting started in this lucrative sales channel. Readers will learn the best ways to conduct eBay transactions; track inventory and profits; market products to beat the competition; maximize profits; and much more. From developing an eBay business plan to increasing visibility once the business is up and running, this one-stop resource is all readers need to make their online business a success!

Streetwise is devoted exclusively to business topics. From writing business plans, to financing, to building Web site traffic, these books provide everything ambitious business professionals need. Business happens in the real world, not the classroom. Streetwise recognises this and delivers the goods - fast. No fluff. No wasted time. Just cutting-edge information managers and small business entrepreneurs need to run their business successfully.

Owning and operating a restaurant is one of the most challenging endeavors an entrepreneur can take on--the hours are long and grueling, staff turnover averages 130 percent, and many fail within their first year. Streetwise Restaurant Management walks you step by step through each aspect of opening and managing a restaurant. This guide covers the practical issues you'll face on a daily basis and offers tips from an experienced restauranteur about the risks and rewards of restaurant management. Is owning or managing a restaurant right for you? It can be if you have Streetwise Restaurant Management as your ready reference for creating front-of-house ambience and back-of-house efficiencies.

As appealing and lucrative as property ownership can be, it isn't an occupation to be learned through trial and error. It's essential property owners understand all the ins and outs--legally and financially--for their own welfare as well as their tenants. Streetwise Landlording and Property Management addresses all aspects of the business, from the practical to the strategic. Property management is a 24/7 job with high risks as well as rewards. Streetwise Landlording and Property Management helps you assess whether or not you're cut out for the job.

Huge businesses spend millions of dollars planning and executing their Internet marketing strategy. What these big corporations don’t understand is that they could achieve similar results without breaking the bank. The secrets of making a big Internet marketing splash without spending more than $500 a year are revealed in this book. For entrepreneurs and small businesses alike, this book explains how to plan and execute a complete online marketing strategy for just a couple of dollars a day.