Entrepreneur Magazine’s Business
Start-up Guides
Your step-by-step guides to business success.
 Whether you dream of
starting your own business, want to expand your existing business, or would like
to make some extra money with a part-time business, our Business Start-up Guides
can put you on the fast track to success.
Meticulously researched and backed by
over 20 years of experience, our guides take you step-by-step through every
aspect of the business start-up process. We interview successful business
owners, industry experts, and others "in-the-know," then pass their
information, advice, hints and tips on to you in an easy-to-use, step-by-step
format. It’s like having a start-up expert with you every step of the way.
Each guide provides you with
step-by-step instructions, how-to lists, and hands- on worksheets that guide you
through every aspect of the start-up process including:
Planning Your Business
The first step in starting any business is proper planning.
In this section, we'll provide information on everything from how to
do market research to how to get financing for your small business.
You'll learn:
- The different types of market research and which one is
best for your business
- Which business structure suits you best
- How to write your business plan and mission statement
- What legal requirements you'll need to address
- When to hire a lawyer or accountant
- What types of financing are available to start a business
Starting Your Business
Ready to start your business? Don't forget the basics. This
section will cover everything from where to locate your business to
what kind of equipment you'll need.
You'll learn:
- How to find the best location for your business
- What and how much equipment you'll need
- How to deal with inventory
- How to hire and manage employees
Advertising & Marketing Your Business
You may know how to run a business, but do you know how to
sell it or advertise it? This section will walk you through the
essentials—from creating a marketing plan to buying ad space.
You'll learn:
- How to develop a marketing plan
- Where to advertise
- The basics of print, radio and TV advertising
- Whether you should use direct mail
- How classified ads can help
- What co-op advertising is and whether you should use it
- How to measure your ad's effectiveness
- The ABCs of public relations
- How to provide top-notch customer service
Accounting & Bookkeeping for Your
Business
Even if you can't balance your checkbook, we can help you
learn how to keep the books for your business.
You'll learn:
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Basic accounting principles
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Cost accounting
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The importance of financial statements
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Why financial management is crucial to the success of your
business
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How to create a budget
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The ins and outs of business taxes
Business Resources
We'll show you business resources you can use in every aspect
of your business. You'll find associations, books, magazines and
publications that specialize in the following topics:
- Accounting and taxes
- Advertising and marketing
- Customer service
- Equipment
- Franchise and business opportunities
- General business resources
- Homebased businesses
- Inventions and idea protection
- Internet resources
- Internet service providers
- Online services
- Web browsers
- Start-up assistance
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