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Career Research Library Guide

Exploration and Resource for finding Career Research Resources.

Suggested Books

Business Plans

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Business Plans offers both the tactical and economic considerations to start and sustain your company-- and keep ahead of the competition. The book explores the crucial elements of a business plan-- with examples, information about credit and hot is perceived by investors, expert marketing suggestions, and effective strategies for putting together operational and sales plans.

Effective Small Business Management

New Venture Management. Exceptionally practical, this best-selling text teaches budding entrepreneurs the 'hands-on' tools and techniques for launching and managing a small business the right way - and to imbue it with the staying power necessary to succeed and grow in the hotly competitive environment of the 21st century. For courses in Small Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Starting a New Business, Running a Small Business. *NEW - Increased emphasis on the WWW and its application as a business tool. Teaches the basics of the WWW, with examples and hands-on exercises-'Wired to the Web' - in every chapter *NEW - Companion WWW site which provides both professors and students with useful tools in teaching and learning about entrepreneurship and small business management.

Hurdle, the Book on Business Planning : a Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Thorough, Concrete, and Concise Business Plan

A practical, step-by-step guide to developing a business plan,
written by a leading expert, this book puts the emphasis on real business plans
that focus on concrete and measurable results. Covers all the basics including
what to include in a plan, where to find information, and an excellent simple
guide to business numbers that stands out for its explanation of cash flow.

Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business

From the ABC hit show "Shark Tank," this book-filled with practical advice and introductions from the Sharks themselves-will be the ultimate resource for anyone thinking about starting a business or growing the one they have. Full of tips for navigating the confusing world of entrepreneurship, the book will intersperse words of wisdom with inspirational stories from the show. Throughout the book, readers will learn how to: Determine whether they're compatible with the life of a small business owner Shape a marketable idea and craft a business model around it Plan for a launch Run a business without breaking the bank (or burning themselves out) Create a growth plan that will help them handle and harness success Pitch an idea or business plan like a pro Responding to the fans' curiosity about past show contestants, readers will also find approximately 10 "Where Are They Now" boxes in which they learn what happened to some of the most asked-about and/or most popular guests ever to try their luck in front of the Sharks-and what they learned in the process.

Reference Books