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The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide
by Peri Pakroo

Published by Nolo
  • Everything you need to get your business started
  • Special resources for women entrepreneurs
  • Solutions for maintaining work-life balance
Dear Aspiring Business Owner,

If you've got an idea or skill that you're ready to turn into a business, congratulations! Whether you plan to hire employees or pursue solo self-employment (a good survival strategy in a lean economy) this book will help transform your vision into reality. You'll learn how to:
  • draft a solid business plan
  • raise start-up money
  • choose a legal structure
  • manage finances and taxes
  • promote your business on a budget
  • take your business online
  • hire quality contractors and employees
Why a small business book aimed just at women? Because the women entrepreneurs I work with want to know about special certification programs for women-owned businesses, government contracting opportunities, and resources such as Women's Business Centers nationwide. They also want to hear about creative ways to maintain work-life balance. You'll find all this in the book.

Good luck with your new business!
 
Peri

P.S. I've included interviews with several successful women business owners throughout the book. I think their insights will inform and inspire you.

pub date: 2010-05-07 | paperback | 9781413311884