The Everything Start Your Own Business Book, 2nd Edition has everything you need to start your own business-and keep it running in the black. Completely updated and expertly revised by successful businesswoman Judith B. Harrington, this one-stop resource contains new information on: Online business strategy Critical professional associations and organizations Regulatory pitfalls Competitive concepts such as leased employees Being your own boss, head cook, and bottle washer isn't easy-one in three new businesses fail the first year. With this straightforward, no-nonsense reference book, you can make sure your business succeeds. Whether you need help formulating a business plan, finding financing, or running the business once it's off the ground, you'll find it all in The Everything Start Your Own Business Book, 2nd Edition.

Tapping into more than 33 years of small business expertise, the staff at Entrepreneur Media takes today’s entrepreneurs beyond opening their doors and through the first three years of ownership. This revised edition features amended chapters on choosing a business, adding partners, getting funded, and managing the business structure and employees, and also includes help understanding the latest tax and healthcare reform information and legalities.

In 2017 34% of the workforce was considered part of the gig economy. This growing workforce of freelancers and side-giggers is also estimated to grow to 43% by 2020. That’s 4 million freelancers, soon to be 7 million by 2020. Whether it’s people looking to earn extra money, those tired of their 9-to-5, to entrepreneurs looking to grow their side hustle, Entrepreneur is uniquely qualified to guide a new generation of bold individuals looking to live their best lives and make it happen on their own terms. Whatever industry or jobs this new workforce takes, Start Your Own Business will guide them through the first three years of business. They’ll gain the know-how of more than 30 years of collective advice from those who’ve come before them to: How to avoid analysis paralysis when launching a business Tips for testing ideas in the real-world before going to market with insights from Gary Vaynerchuk Decide between building, buying, or becoming a distributor What to consider when looking for funding from venture capitalists, loans, cash advances, etc. Whether or not a co-working space is a right move Tips on running successful Facebook and Google ads as part of a marketing campaign Use micro-influencers to successfully promote your brand on social media

You have a great idea for a new business. Or maybe you're ready to leave your company and branch out on your own. But where do you begin? Let successful business owner Judy Harrington show you the way! With her straightforward, no-nonsense advice, you can make sure your business succeeds and flourishes. Completely revised and updated, this one-stop resource contains important information on: Using the latest online marketing tools, including webinars and social media Starting a green business and making any business "greener" Avoiding regulatory pitfalls as you start and grow your company Taking advantage of competitive concepts such as leased employees The latest payroll and tax collection responsibilities Gaining valuable experience by volunteering The Everything Start Your Own Business Book, 3rd Edition has everything you need to start your own business--and everything you need to keep it running in the black as well. And the accompanying CD is loaded with business-plan examples, useful lists, sample letters, and important forms. This complete package contains everything budding entrepreneurs need to get started--and succeed!

Here is everything you need to start your own business-- and everything you need to keep it running in the black as well. The book and CD are loaded with business-plan examples, useful lists, sample letters, and accounting templates.

Consultants work in all fields. They operate from offices and from home, work for investment firms and as personal trainers, or have expertise as accountants and wedding planners. The independence, flexibility, and potential income it brings make for an exciting and satisfying career. And it’s an increasingly popular one for highly skilled, motivated professionals who’ve been laid off in this unstable economy. This guide features tips and tricks to help beat the competition, including how to: Set—and keep—personal and financial goals Organize important paperwork Price and market specific services Create advertising and publicity plans Grow a business, from finding a partner to managing employees Minimize and eliminate business risks Consultants are paid well for their advice—if they know how to operate a successful business. With advice from experts in a variety of areas, this valuable guide helps you create the business of your dreams!

Explains how to start a new business--from bright idea to big profits--in a book that tackles such topics as starting a green business, using online marketing tools, and avoiding regulatory pitfalls.

This is the perfect resource for readers who want to learn more about what business is right for them--and how to get it off the ground successfully. In this timely volume, readers get the straight facts on the pitfalls of business ownership. Illustrations.