Running Small Business

Limited Liability Companies For Dummies, 3rd Edition offers a clear, concise guide that explains the pros and cons of LLCs, and shares insider tips on everything from choosing your members and your company name to creating and filing your Articles of Organization and managing day-to-day operations. You'll find the most current, real-world advice on customizing an LLC for your specific business needs, creating a great operating agreement, keeping accurate records, and new information on federal regulations and fees that are applicable to LLCs.

My name is Julie Hoffman. I am a 44-year-old mother of two. I was an A/R supervisor for an oil company for 21 long years until the day they outsourced my job, and I suddenly found myself unemployed. I was devastated, heartbroken and felt betrayed all at the same time. I had $18,632 in my company retirement account, and they paid me two weeks of salary as a severance payment.

Do you love traveling, eating, and exploring new locations? Are you thinking of starting your own bed-and-breakfast? This book will quench your curiosity and answer all your questions. We interview everyone from huge B&Bs to small mom-and-pop B&Bs, inns that have been around for decades and B&Bs that are new and making a big splash! This is one of the most interesting books about the bed-and-breakfast business written in the last decade. The vast amount of different people we spoke with gives us a truly eye-opening glimpse into what the industry is all about!

In February 2009, Dan Maccarone, a digital product design executive who works with some of the world’s top brands, walked through the doors of what would be his new bar, Destination, in Manhattan’s East Village. The overwhelming stale-beer smell, ruined floor, and “Happy New Year 2008” banners that hung from the walls were the least of his worries. He had just six weeks and a budget of $150,000 to turn the place into the neighborhood’s new favorite hang-out - and start turning a profit.

The Cheer Gym Owners' Handbook is your indispensable guide to building a profitable and thriving all star gym. Recognized as the #1 industry resource, this book is packed with actionable advice and practical strategies, covering everything from enhancing your marketing and optimizing staffing to mastering the financial aspects of gym ownership.

A start-up is a risky thing, but there is a better way. Three-time best-selling author David C. Barnett uses his decades of business ownership, management, and consulting experience to show you the lower-risk path to owning the business of your dreams. It’s not new. It may be less exciting. But your kids will get fed every day with this plan.

Are you ready to turn your passion for home staging into a w successful business? Look no further than The Home Stager's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Starting and Running a Thriving Home Staging Business. This comprehensive resource is your ultimate ticket to mastering the art of home staging and taking your career to new heights.

A lean startup guide with out-of-the-box ideas on how to open a vegan restaurant from a restaurant owner’s perspective with no previous restaurant experience to owning and managing a successful vegan restaurant in South Florida. You’ll learn key mistakes to avoid that will help you stay away from many headaches, what I learned while going through a full renovation process, how to open the restaurant and drive traffic before you even open, and advice on how to operate the restaurant so you can grow it successfully.

50 Things to Know about Running a Business by Jennifer McGuire offers an approach to the steps it takes to run a successful company. Most books on running a business tell you that it’s worth the reward. Although there’s nothing wrong with that, they never go into the struggles you’ll face financially, mentally, and possibly physically. Based on knowledge from leading experts, you’ll learn how to face these struggles head on.

With more than 50 years of professional experience, Mark C. Zweig has seen it all—from the fear and excitement of starting a new business to the joys and challenges of life as an entrepreneur. In Confessions of an Entrepreneur: Simple Wisdom for Starting, Building, and Running a Business, Zweig draws upon this wealth of experience to offer practical, easy-to-understand guidance for bringing a business to life and cultivating success at every stage of its development.

Based on the success story of a small Seattle coffee shop, this little book is a tasty brew of sound principles and instructive anecdotes. As the coffee shop owner looks for ways to retain his customer base, a consultant helps him focus on what really matters. Authors Yerkes and Decker, renowned for their consulting and business savvy, have done their homework and turned Beans into "a business fable taken from real life".

The Parent Entrepreneur will show you how to balance family and business life, manage your time and money, test your business, market it to the right people in the right places, and get stuff done around kids. All supported and illustrated by Terry’s own experiences, hard times, and good times. If you’re a parent with a great business idea, or an existing business owner with kids on the way, this book will help you succeed at both.

In "How to Start a Private Investigation Business," VentureNest Books offers a comprehensive guide for aspiring and existing private investigators looking to establish and thrive in this growing industry. The book addresses common challenges such as navigating training requirements, creating a solid business plan, and attracting clients in a competitive market. Listeners will learn about the necessary legal essentials, including licensing and credentials essential for becoming a private investigator.

Many security consultants have dedicated their lives to perfecting their craft while working at the behest of someone else. They are Subject Matter Experts in Risk Assessments, Threat Analysis, or a myriad of other security topics. But when it comes to running a business, they feel they don’t “have what it takes”. Malarky! There has never been a better time to step into the world of running a security consulting business. You don’t need a business degree, a nest egg of savings, or a long list of existing clients.

What if you could start your own business within the next 30 days? The majority of occupations require you to work long hours each day on monotonous duties that don't satisfy you. Every day from 9 to 5, when others are creating fortunes, you WASTE YOUR BEST ENERGY, leaving you with nothing but peanuts. After leaving the daily grind, you will no longer have the energy to care for the people and things that are most important to you, such as your family, friends, or simply taking some time for yourself.

Are you interested in starting an online business but worried about inventory and upfront costs? 'How to Start a Dropshipping Business' demystifies the dropshipping model, providing you with all the essential steps and strategies you need to launch your very own e-commerce store. This guide is perfect for beginners and seasoned entrepreneurs who want to explore the world of dropshipping as a business model.

Filled with intriguing insights about the trucking industry, and packed with practical strategies on how to start and succeed in the business, this guidebook will help you lay your path to success.

Are you ready to turn your interest in pest control into a profitable business venture? 'How to Start a Pest Control Business' offers all the insights and practical advice you need to establish and grow your pest control business from scratch. From understanding market demands and regulatory requirements to marketing your services and managing day-to-day operations, this guide covers everything aspiring entrepreneurs need to know.

The growth engine of the global economy is no longer through mega-production and huge conglomerates, but rather through the proliferation of smaller enterprises. In America alone, tens of thousands of businesses crop up each year. Unfortunately, few will succeed, though not due to a lack of ingenuity, initiative, or even capital. Why, then?

In The Liberated CEO, he turns the conventional portrait of the 24/7 entrepreneur as multi-tasking control freak on its head by using strategies that unshackle individuals from the "daily grind", inspiring you to perform your responsibilities on your own terms and schedules. In addition to giving the individual more freedom, the benefits of The Liberated CEO principles will increase the success, profitability, operational efficiency, and, ultimately, the enterprise value of any business.