Small Business & You

Created on January 27, 2022, 10:04 am

Last Updated March 19, 2024, 3:31 pm

Join us virtually on Tuesday, February 22 from 1 to 2 pm for Keys to a Successful Black-Owned Business Startup. New businesses are on the rise across the United States, particularly in the Black community. If you’re an entrepreneur with a good idea, it might be the right time to finally start your business. Join this educational webinar, presented by Owner and CEO of PKJ Consulting, Phyllis Johnson, who will break down how to plan your startup, grow your business, and succeed in your industry. Presented in partnership with Equitable Foundation and SCORE Chicago. Find related titles below and register now at oppl.org/calendar.

1) The women's small business start-up kit: a step-by-step legal guide

Author

Pakroo, Peri

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"This book is a guide for women interested in starting or running a small business. It covers how to: draft a business plan; raise start-up money, including through crowdfunding; choose a legal structure and hire employees; manage finances and taxes; qualify for special certification programs and contracts for women-owned businesses; and market and brand a business online and off. This book also contains interviews with successful women business owners,...

2) Starting an online business all-in-one

Author

Belew, Shannon

Series

For dummies

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"11 books in 1! Startup essentials; Legal and accounting; Web site functionality and aesthetics; Online and operating; Managing security risks; Online marketing basics; Retail to e-tail; E-commerce fundamentals; E-business for the nonprofit; E-commerce trends and market opportunities; E-commerce advanced." --Cover.

3) The small business bible: everything you need to know to succeed in your small business

Author

Strauss, Steven D

Series

Your coach in a box

Formats:

Book, Audiobook CD, eAudiobook, eBook

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"An updated third edition of the most comprehensive guide to small business successWhether you're a novice entrepreneur or a seasoned pro, The Small Business Bible offers you everything you need to know to build and grow your dream business. It shows you what really works (and what doesn't!) and includes scores of tips, insider information, stories, and proven secrets of success. Even if you've run your own business for years, this handy guide keeps...

4) How to write a business plan

Author

McKeever, Mike P

Series

Nolo Press self-help law books

Formats:

Book, Book+CD-ROM

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"Step-by-step advice on preparing a business plan. You need a sound business plan to start a business or raise money to expand an existing one. For over 30 years, [this book] has helped fledgling entrepreneurs-- from small service businesses and retailers to large manufacturing firms-- write winning plans and get needed financing. This bestselling book contains clear step-by-step instructions and forms to put together a convincing business plan...

5) Legal guide for starting & running a small business

Author

Steingold, Fred S

Series

Law for all

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The Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business has helped more than a quarter million entrepreneurs and business owners master the basics, including how to: raise start-up money, decide between an LLC or other business structure, save on business taxes, get licenses and permits, choose the right insurance, negotiate contracts and leases, avoid problems if you're buying a franchise, hire and manage employees and independent contractors, attract...