Small Business Desk Reference

Whether someone is starting a business for the first time or the fiftieth, this book provides more knowledge and know-how than any other resource. With information on buying a business or franchise, writing a business plan, handling finances, accounting, legal issues, personnel, operations, marketing, sales, customer service, taxes, insurance and ethics, this comprehensive volume can't be beat.

Features:
- Information on home offices, profits, loss, reinvesting, and planning the next steps
- Supplemental materials on start-ups for restaurants, property management, retail, consulting, and service businesses
- Beats the competition in coverage - and a better value
- Authors of each section are top experts in their fields
- Detailed index helps readers find information fast, along with a complete glossary, forms, and a contract primer