Judith Harrington - The Everything Start Your Own Business Book: From Financing Your Project to Making Your First Sale, All You Need to Get Your Business Off the Ground

THE EVERYTHING START YOUR OWN BUSINESS BOOK 2nd Edition

From financing to making your first sale, all you need to get your business off the ground

Judith B. Harrington

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The Start Your Own Business Book 2nd Edition

Dear Reader,

If you have been pondering starting a business but are not certain you have all the information necessary to get going, this book will show you the way. Whether you're ready to move a favorite pastime or hobby into a profit-making venture or have a concept for an e-tail business, you'll find fundamental information you need to help you get started.

One of the trickiest parts of business planning is forecasting: predicting when a particular business will become profitable. This book shows you how to prepare a break-even analysis so you can plot your own path to profitability.

There is no reason your idea or dream cannot become a reality. As long as you go into your new venture with your eyes wide open and understand the risks and responsibilities, you should be able to bring your idea into being. Taking the time to research what is involved in starting and running a business can save a lot of pain and heartache later. There are many resources available to help you along the way, from government agencies such as the Small Business Administration to Web sites such as All business.com to entrepreneurial publications and the expertise of established entrepreneurs you already know. Take advantage of all of them and you will soon be on the road to your own successful venture.

All the best,