Start a Business

"Gain an in-depth understanding of what's essential to any business plan." --From publisher description.

New York Times bestselling author and social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk shares hard-won advice on how to connect with customers and beat the competition.Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook is a blueprint to social media marketing strategies that really works.

"The ability to market your business is crucial to anyone who wants to grow their start up and build a brand. In this short, accessible book, John Sealey shares a lifetime of hard-earned wisdom and practical advice, giving you, in straightforward language, all the insight you need to nail your small business marketing. " -- from publisher

Answers legal questions in plain English related to starting and running a small business. The sixteenth edition is completely updated with the latest legal information and tax rules.

Provides an overview of intellectual property law, including what legal rights apply to a work, what trade-secret law protects, and the scope of copyright protection.

In How I Built This, you hear stories from people who've started their own business. The book is broken down by the stages of starting a business, all the way from first having an idea to working with partners. Check out the chapters that match up with where you are in the process for ideas or read more for inspiration.

"Here, Chris Guillebeau shows you how to lead a life of adventure, meaning and purpose--and earn a good living. You don't need an MBA, a business plan or even employees. All you need is a product or service that springs from what you love to do anyway, people willing to pay, and a way to get paid.--From publisher description.