Steps to Small Business Start-Up Paperback – July 1, 2006

This book is worth the read and covers a lot of material. I bought it to get some tips for a medical practice I manage. Then thought I'd get some information since I do art as a hobby. I got sidetracked and never really invested the time into making my art an actual business. However, I kept the book in the event I decide to venture into something SOMEDAY

This book is a must to have and keep referring back to. It has a lot of information you can apply to your business right away. The concepts are easy to follow and understand

I needed this book for a class, so I'm not sure of how it compares with similar books. It provides a good overview of the considerations one would need to make when starting a business. I'll keep this book on the shelves, even after I finish the class.

This book provides a good research methodology which covers theessential elements of starting and operating a small businessfrom scratch. The author covers the operational and legal issuesin clear English. There are references to another work entitled"Businesses You Can Start Almanac by Adams". Typical new businesses cited by the Adams work are:- Traffic Control consultants- Therapeutics- Technical writers who translate legalese or computerese into understandable English- Personalized Child Books- Systems Integration- Time Management Training- Corporate Training- Nutrition Consultant- Standardized Test Preparation- Manufacturers Reps- Mystery Shoppers- Freelance Writers- Government Contract Consulting- Efficiency Experts- Outdoor Adventures- Noise Control via Dosimeters- Herbal Products Distributors- Greeting Card Senders- Graphic Designers and a plethora of othersThe book is a good reference guide for anyone contemplating thestart of a small business.