Show them who’s boss — the easy way

You don’t have to be a wunderkind like Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg to start a successful business. With this new edition of Starting A Business All-in-One For Dummies, anyone can create a solid business plan, set the wheels in motion, and start making money. Work through the process of being a business owner with this complete resource: fine-tune your idea, scrape together the funding to get started, plan (and stick) to your budget, and keep moving forward with top-notch management and marketing. Dreaming of the entrepreneurial life? This handy guide will show you how it’s done, all in plain English.

6 Books Inside…

• Moving from idea to reality
• Planning for the short and long term
• Handling your finances
• Managing your business
• Marketing and promoting your new venture
• Staying in business

All the essential information in one place

Starting a Business All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition is a treasure trove of useful information for new and would-be business owners. With content compiled from over ten best-selling For Dummies books, this guide will help with every part of starting your own business—from legal considerations to business plans, bookkeeping, and beyond. Whether you want to open a franchise, turn your crafting hobby into a money-maker, or kick off the next megahit startup, everything you need can be found inside this easy-to-use guide. This book covers the foundations of accounting, marketing, hiring, and achieving success in the first year of business in any industry. You'll find toolkits for doing all the paperwork, plus expert tips for how to make it work, even when the going is rough.

• Access six books in one, covering the whole process of starting and running a new business
• Learn how to easily jump the hurdles that many new business owners face
• Tackle taxes, determine the best business model for you, and create a solid plan
• Keep the engine running with marketing tips, accounting ideas, and the basics on how to be a manager

This book is perfect for any new or veteran entrepreneur looking to build a business from the ground up.