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Small Business for Dummies by Veechi Curtis is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping budding entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of starting and managing a small business. It offers practical advice on essential topics such as planning, financing, marketing, and day-to-day operations. Designed to boost your confidence and equip you with relevant strategies, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to turn their business dreams into reality.
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If you're looking to dive into the world of entrepreneurship with practical advice and accessible guidance, this book may be the right fit for you. Tailored for new and aspiring small business owners, it provides insightful strategies for effectively managing and growing your business. Whether you're exploring ideas, seeking financial insights, or need marketing tips, you'll find this resource thoroughly supportive and informative.

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Get inspired to build a profitable business with this essential guide.

In the latest edition of this bestselling and authoritative reference, Small Business for Dummies explains how to set your business on the path for success. Using this guide, you'll discover how to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, build a winning edge over your competitors, and respond to the increasing challenges of everyday business.

From the basics of setting up a budget to working out your exit plan, this book explains how to grow a profitable business that responds quickly to opportunities. You’ll learn how to identify what's different about your business, and how you can use this knowledge to build your brand and generate above-average profits.

This new edition also covers:

  • Using business plans to stay one step ahead
  • Building positive teams and managing employees
  • Creating financial projections that actually work
  • Attracting the kind of customers you really want
  • Expanding your online presence

Whether you're a small business veteran or new to the game, this guide provides practical advice and inspirational guidance for every step along the way.

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Small Business for Dummies by Veechi Curtis is praised for its accessible writing style and comprehensive coverage of crucial aspects of starting and managing a small business. Reviewers appreciate the practical tips and real-world examples, describing it as a useful resource for both beginners and experienced entrepreneurs. The book is recognised for its clarity and straightforward advice, making complex business concepts understandable.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780730384847

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 6th Australian Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 19.0mm

Height: 24.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Born in Scotland, Veechi Curtis attended university in Bathurst, NSW, where she completed her degree in Accountancy and Business Management. Specialising in business consulting and accounting software training, she has been an MYOB Certified Consultant and QuickBooks trainer for over a decade, training many hundreds of businesses in how to make their accounting software work for them.
As a journalist, she has written for many publications including Australian PC World, Australian Personal Computer, CCH Australia Limited and a columnist for the The Sydney Morning Herald.
Curtis is a qualified accountant and business consultant who specialises in teaching small businesses about technology and finance. She is the author of MYOB Software For Dummies (now in its seventh edition); QuickBooks For Dummies, Second Edition; Small Business For Dummies, Fourth Edition; and Creating a Business Plan For Dummies (publishing March 2014).

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