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August 31, 2010

BE YOUR OWN BOSS
“Entrepreneurs enjoy a freedom few ever know. Starting your own business is one of the few remaining paths to wealth—and this book is a valuable road map.”
Robert K. Kiyosaki, Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad

Tap into more than 30 years of small business expertise as you embark on the most game-changing journey of your life – your new business.

This unmatched guide - the best-selling business startup book of all time - offers critical startup essentials and a current, comprehensive view of what it takes to survive the crucial first three years, giving your exactly what you need to survive and succeed. Plus, you’ll get advice and insight from experts and practicing entrepreneurs, all offering common-sense approaches and solutions to a wide range of challenges.

  • Pin point your target market
  • Uncover creative financing for startup and growth
  • Use online resources to streamline your business plan
  • Learn the secrets of successful marketing
  • Discover digital and social media tools and how to use them
  • Take advantage of hundreds of resources
  • Receive vital forms, worksheets and checklists

From startup to retirement, millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners have trusted Entrepreneur to point them in the right direction. We’ll teach you the secrets of the winners, and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.

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For more than 30 years, Entrepreneur Media has been setting the course for small business success. From startup to retirement, millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners trust the Entrepreneur Media family—Entrepreneur magazine, Entrepreneur.com, Entrepreneur Press, WomenEntrepreneur.com, EntrepreneurEnEspanol.com, and our industry partners—to point them in the right direction. The Entrepreneur Media family is regarded as a beacon within the small to midsized business community, providing outstanding content, fresh opportunities, and innovative ways to push publishing, small business, and entrepreneurship forward.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 704 pages
  • Publisher: Entrepreneur Press; 5 edition (August 31, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1599183870
  • ISBN-13: 978-1599183879
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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86 of 90 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was originally skeptical when I received an early copy of Start Your Own Business. Part of my skepticism was the "ONLY startup book you'll ever need" banner on the front cover.

However, after living with Start Your Own Business for several months, and finding myself not only referring back to it, but also recommending it to family members and friends, I now realize the banner isn't a claim, but is a credible statement. The amount of detail inside, along with dozens of worksheets, makes this an ideal handbook to be kept within reach at all times.

The book's length, 700+ pages, also was an initial concern. Who has time to read 700+ pages? But, that's not a valid concern, for the same reason that the Physicians Desk Reference doesn't have to be "read" as much as "referred to" as needed. The detailed table of contents, which organizes chapters into 8 main sections, makes it easy to locate the information you desire.

Start Your Own Business is a great resource that brings everything together in one place for both startups and serial entrepreneurs.
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41 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The checklists in Starting Your Own Business are helpful,raising questions and suggesting ways to answer them that most neophytes wouldn't think of asking. The chapters on using the internet for marketing are eye-opening for an old duffer such as I. The sections on electronic gadgets how to use the internet & social marketing are of interest to any small business owner. I might add that I went to NexTag.com and will recoup the cost of SYOB with one purchase of ink cartridges for my ancient HP DeskJet. I heartily recommend SYOB for anyone interested in starting or improving a small business.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
All in one book.. March 1, 2011
Format:Paperback
This is not the type of book you want to read cover to cover. It is
more like a reference book that covers all aspects of starting a business from getting an idea
to planning, to funding, to actually running it. So you could jump to the section that
is relevant to your situation.

I also liked the resource list at the end, as well as the other check lists, sample forms, and
work sheets.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good beginners reference guide
This book is an excellent guide for the first-time entrepreneurs, having no idea where to start and how to best address all issues crucial for the business initiation. Read more
Published 17 days ago by SanyaS
Must Read or the Parts You Need Anyway
As I am getting started, this book pretty much covers it all. It is not state or locality specific but this book is sure to put you on the right path to securing your dream. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J
Great Book
The book takes you through a step-by-step process of how to start a business. There are parts of starting a business you want to skip over or go through quickly, but just seeing... Read more
Published 2 months ago by cdrown
Excellent Information!
This is a great book for anyone looking to start a business. A very helpful step-by-step manual. Highly recommended!
- Aimee Elizabeth, Author of Poverty Sucks! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Aimee Elizabeth
Happy
I purchased this book for a relative who is starting her own business. She says she is happy with the book, easy to read, informative and one she can use for reference.
Published 4 months ago by TonyD
"only start up book you'll need"
"only start up book you'll need" = so if my business fails and this was the only book I need I get to sue you for your advise that didn't work in my situation? Read more
Published 5 months ago by Susie C.
So far it's great.
I am far from finished with the book, but it has been very helpful in a number of areas already. Confirms what I have done. Read more
Published 5 months ago by teresa
Don't be arrogant, buy this book before you even think of starting a...
I read this book fast (easy read for 800+ pages), very helpful and directly to the point. Makes you realize that you can be good at what you do (I'm starting a service business),... Read more
Published 6 months ago by SmrtnSass
Excellent
Intresting, complete. Has every thing you need to open a Business in UNITED STATES if you are from another country, it still helps but not that much. Very easy and fast to read
Published 7 months ago by Jorge
I am converted
There are so many books that state they will enable you to be successful in business and they are either full of difficult jargon or simply too good to be true. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Eric Hartwell
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