Summaries of books about Small Business:
Shark Tales
How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business
Barbara Corcoran|Bruce Littlefield
The book recounts the inspiring rags-to-riches story of real estate mogul and TV personality Barbara Corcoran, detailing her journey from a waitress to the founder of The Corcoran Group. It offers practical business advice and life lessons, illustrating how she used her grit, street smarts, and unconventional strategies to succeed in a competitive industry.
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Art Of Candle Making Business Startup
How to Start, Run & Grow a Million Dollar Success From Home!
Suzanne Carpenter
The book provides a comprehensive guide on how to create a successful candle making business from home, covering everything from crafting unique candles to marketing and scaling the business. It includes practical advice on materials, techniques, business planning, branding, sales strategies, and financial management to help entrepreneurs build a profitable venture.
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Art, Inc.
The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist
Lisa Congdon
The book provides practical advice and business strategies for artists looking to turn their passion into a sustainable career, covering topics such as marketing, selling, and licensing artwork. It includes insights on setting up a studio, finding representation, and navigating the complexities of the art world to achieve financial success and artistic fulfillment.
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The Tax and Legal Playbook
Game-Changing Solutions To Your Small Business Questions
Mark J. Kohler
The book provides strategic advice for small business owners on how to navigate complex tax laws and legal structures to maximize financial benefits. It offers practical tips on topics such as choosing the right business entity, tax deductions, and legal protections to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions for their businesses.
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Business Plan Template And Example
How To Write A Business Plan: Business Planning Made Simple
Alex Genadinik
The book provides a step-by-step guide on crafting a comprehensive business plan, covering essential components such as market analysis, marketing strategies, financial projections, and operational plans. It also includes a practical example of a business plan to illustrate the application of the concepts discussed.
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Ecommerce Evolved
The Essential Playbook To Build, Grow & Scale A Successful Ecommerce Business
Tanner Larsson
The book provides a comprehensive guide to creating, expanding, and optimizing an ecommerce business, covering topics such as conversion rate optimization, email marketing, and systems for scaling. It offers actionable strategies and frameworks for entrepreneurs to adapt to the evolving digital marketplace and achieve long-term success.
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Factory Man
How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local - and Helped Save an American Town
Beth Macy
The book chronicles the story of John Bassett III, a determined Virginia furniture maker who fought against the tide of offshoring to keep his company, Vaughan-Bassett Furniture, competitive and preserve jobs in his community. It details his legal battles against cheap imports, his innovative business strategies, and the impact of his efforts on the town of Galax and the American furniture industry.
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Start A 501c3 Nonprofit That Doesn’t Ruin Your Life
How to Legally Structure Your Nonprofit to Avoid I.R.S. Trouble, Lawsuits, Financial Scandals & More!
Audrey Chisholm Esq.
The book provides a step-by-step guide on legally establishing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, covering essential topics such as IRS compliance, avoiding legal issues, and financial management to ensure the nonprofit's success and sustainability. It offers practical advice and strategies to help founders navigate the complexities of nonprofit governance and operations without becoming overwhelmed or encountering preventable pitfalls.
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HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business
Think Big, Buy Small, Own Your Own Company
Richard S. Ruback|Royce Yudkoff
The book provides a practical guide for entrepreneurs interested in acquiring small businesses, offering insights into finding, evaluating, and purchasing a profitable company. It covers due diligence, negotiation strategies, and the steps necessary to take ownership and manage a small business successfully.
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One Simple Idea
Turn Your Dreams into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work
Stephen Key
The book provides a step-by-step guide for inventors and entrepreneurs on how to license their product ideas to companies, allowing them to profit without the need for manufacturing or marketing. It covers strategies for protecting ideas, negotiating deals, and leveraging the power of licensing to turn simple concepts into revenue-generating assets with minimal financial risk.
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