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Platinum Authors |
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| Starting a business requires you to
complete a number of steps and make some
key decisions. Though part of your overall
plan, you値l need to select a location,
decide on a business structure, and obtain
the necessary licenses and permits. In
addition, determining which financing
options will meet your short-term needs
and long-term goals is crucial. Within
this section, we値l provide information on
these topics along with guidance on buying
an existing business, copyright and
trademark issues, and getting support from
an outside expert. |
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| Successfully managing a business requires
specific management skills in addition to
knowledge of key business practices.
Within this section you値l learn about
leadership traits, decision-making skills,
and how to manage your employees.
Additionally, we値l walk you through a
host of important topics to manage your
business including: marketing basics,
setting prices, filing your business
taxes, legal considerations, forecasting
for future growth, and financing options. |
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Gold Authors |
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| Planning is critical to successfully
starting and building a business. That痴
why we致e dedicated a section for it. Here
you値l find guidance on the tools and
resources necessary to write a winning
business plan. From sample plans to a
business plan primer, we値l get you
started on this very important activity.
Once your business is up and running,
you値l need to regularly review and update
your plan to manage growth. |
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Silver Authors |
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| Getting out of your business may not be
important to you at this point. However,
planning your exit strategy often involves
more than just closing down. Within this
section we値l discuss practical options
that include selling your business or
transferring ownership. In the event that
you decide it is time to close your
business, you値l learn about liquidation,
filing bankruptcy and reviewing the IRS
guide on shutting down. |
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