2006-12-13 20:55:19 · 4 answers · asked by geordiejojo 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How to Really Start Your Own Business, Fourth Edition by David E. Gumpert
* How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan: Step-by-Step Guide by David E. Gumpert
* What No One Ever Tells You about Starting Your Own Business: Real-Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs (What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business) by Jan Norman
* Business Start-Up Kit by Steven D. Strauss
* Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Rieva Lesonsky
* Writing a Convincing Business Plan by Arthur R. DeThomas Ph.D., Lin Grensing-Pophal
* The Definitive Business Plan: The Fast Track to Intelligent Business Planning for Executives and Entrepreneurs (2nd Edition) by Richard Stutely
* The Complete Book of Business Plans: Simple Steps to Writing a Powerful Business Plan (Small Business Sourcebooks) by Joseph A. Covello
* The One Page Business Plan with CD-ROM by James T., Jr. Horan
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-12-14 03:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of ways to begin. First, you can try the SBA. They have a number of publications available. Next you can try looking into business specific periodicals. I currently subscribe to Business 2.0, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Inc., and others. You can also purchase books (inexpensive ones), such as Entrepreneur Magazine's, START YOUR OWN BUSINESS by Rieva Lesonsky. Mine is currently all marked up from my notes.
There are also a number of places you can look for business plan instructions, formats and templates. I have used the Net extensively by just typing in general search terms. I've used: "free business plan templates," free business plan writing software," and similar phrases and terms. Just be sure to include the word FREE when doing your search. This method limits the number of ads/spam/pop-ups, etc. appearing during your search. It also provides you with a smaller, yet better search list with which to locate your information.
Cordially,
The Doctor
2006-12-14 03:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by RavenDragonHeartShaw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.score.org/ to find the nearest SCORE chapter. Contact them to arrange for a free one on one meeting with a SCORE counselor.
SCORE is a nonprofit organization. They provide a public service by offering small business advice and training. .
SCORE's 10,500 volunteers have more than 600 business skills. Volunteers share their wisdom and lessons learned in business. The volunteers are working/retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders.
2006-12-14 01:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What type of business? IF you want to put it online go to http://www.kiwisdoinit.com Here we have a great bit of software that will help you.
Hope that helps you
Best of luck
2006-12-13 20:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋