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.

From writing a mission statement to imlementing a successful dot.com business plan, this book offers a step-by-step guide to creating the planning tools for online business needs.

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!

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.

Packed with information, illustrations, graphs, forms, and worksheets, the Streetwise “RM” books provide everything business-people need to get up and running in the fast lane. Readers benefit from the expert advice of seasoned professionals in all areas of business, from motivating employees to marketing, building website traffic to financing.

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.

This authoritative work shows how to: - Decide on the best structure - Establish proper accounting methods - Handle taxes - Protect personal assets

Taking a leap and making the choice to start a business can be hard, but all that comes after—the planning, loans, marketing—can be even harder. Every new business owner needs an easy, clear, and useful guide to follow when embarking on this venture, and Minding My Business will make the process as simple as possible. With no previous business experience, Adeena Mignogna decided to open up her own retail store, a paint-your-own pottery studio. In this part memoir, part handbook, she details all the things she did right, and wrong, so that anyone following in her footsteps won’t make the same mistakes. Minding My Business explains how to: Deal with leasing and landlords Obtain loans and manage finances Hire, retain, and treat employees Market and advertise your business Deal with stressful situations Create an exit strategy if you decide to close Sell your business And everything in between Mignogna chronicles all that went into opening the doors to her store, successfully managing it for several years, and then finally deciding to close it. If you’re ready to take the risk, you’ll need this book to help you navigate through the tough and perplexing world of small business.

The credit and collection function of any business is the nerve center of the company. If proper records aren't kept and receivables closely monitored, a company will have difficulty maintaining its cash flow and operations. Streetwise Credit and Collections provides you with the skills to manage your company's financial obligations, collect due payments, and avoid falling into debt. Streetwise Credit and Collections includes complete state-by-state requirements for small claims court, and sections on the applicable laws, statute of limitations, and legal interest rates that may be charged. The appendices contain information necessary for all businesses that grant credit, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices act. Includes advice on: Securing credit and granting it Setting credit policies for your customers Hiring a collections agency as necessary You will undoubtedly encounter credit and collection issues from time to time. With Streetwise Credit and Collections, you'll have the information and advice to make the best business decisions and keep your cash flow healthy.

Learn how to promote on the Internet by designing an effective Web site, following-up efficiently with customers, transforming a business without risking the current success, and reviewing trends and results. Two-color throughout.