Thursday, March 21, 2013

The Ins and Outs...

Since my partner and I are novices in the (small) business arena (as mentioned before, we're usually on the employee/worker bee end of the spectrum), we've been scouring the internet and bookshelves for information that will help us learn how to become smarter entrepreneurs.There are a list of books that have proved to be especially helpful - at least in this stage of our venture - in no particular order:
  1. The Handmade Marketplace: How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, Globally, and Online by Kari Chapin
  2. How To Start a Home-Based Online Retail Business by Jeremy Shepherd, Revised & updated by Nicole L. Augenti, Esq.
  3. How To Start a Business in Arizona (2nd Edition, part of the SmartStart Series)
  4. Down to Business: The First 10 Steps to Entrepreneurship for Women by Clara Villarosa with Alicia Villarosa
  5. Business for Beginners: From Research and Business Plans to Money, Marketing, and the Law by Frances McGuckin
  6. The Complete Idiot's Guide To: Starting Your Own Business (4th Edition) by Edward Paulson
  7. Starting an Online Business for Dummies: Promote, Secure, and Lower the Cost of Your Online Site by Greg Holden
  8. The Ultimate Small Business Guide: A Resource For Startups and Growing Businesses (Basic Books)
  9. How to Make Big MOney in Your Own Small Business: Unexpected Rules Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know by Jeremy J. Fox
  10. Cyber Rules: Strategies for Excelling at E-Business by Thomas M. Siebel and Pat House
 There were a bunch of other books we checked out of the library, but the information therein was similar to the books listed above, so not worth mentioning. We are still in the kiddie pool part of the online business world, and gradually each day gather the gumption to wade in further.
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4 comments:

  1. Rich Mom, Rich Dad. Poor Mom, Poor Dad.March 24, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Great list of books. I need to get some of them. I have the Handmade Marketplace and a few others. Can't remember where I put them or I'd tell ya... However, I also highly recommend going to AWEE, Fresh Start Women's Center and the SBA (Small Business Association) for resources. AWEE and Fresh Start because, well, you're women and SBA is volunteer ran by retired business folks who will coach and guide.

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  2. Rich Mom, Rich Dad. Poor Mom, Poor Dad.March 24, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    (PS You need to add a google friend connect or some kind of follow me button outside of the Facebook Networked Blogs.)

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  3. UnknownMarch 24, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I have stumbled upon SBA, but not the other two you've mentioned. Thanks for the head's up!

    Yeah, I've kind of lapsed on updating this site. I will, ye old slave driver ;)

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  4. Rich Mom, Rich Dad. Poor Mom, Poor Dad.March 27, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Well... where would you be if it wasn't for my whip crackin' skills? LOL You're welcome :)

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