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Starting a Business All-in-One For Dummies

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Everything you need to know to become a founder in one easy guide Starting a Business All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition is your complete resource for launching and running a successful business. Compiled from more than a dozen bestselling For Dummies books, this comprehensive guide covers... Read More
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Everything you need to know to become a founder in one easy guide

Starting a Business All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition is your complete resource for launching and running a successful business. Compiled from more than a dozen bestselling For Dummies books, this comprehensive guide covers every essential aspect of entrepreneurship—from legal foundations and tax planning to business strategy, bookkeeping, and growth tactics. This updated edition includes the latest startup tools and breakthrough techniques, showing you how to leverage AI to accelerate your new venture. You'll get step-by-step guidance on essential paperwork, plus proven strategies for thriving as a small business owner.

  • Master business fundamentals with six books in one
  • Navigate common startup challenges with expert solutions
  • Excel at planning, financing, marketing, and team management
  • Leverage cutting-edge tools like AI to gain competitive advantage

Perfect for both new entrepreneurs and experienced founders launching fresh ventures, this book provides everything you need to build your business from concept to success, the Dummies way.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394407446

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 4th edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 975g

Pages: 752

About the Author

Paul Tiffany, PhD, is a professor at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, where he teaches courses on public policy and management. He is an expert in business strategy and management. Prior to beginning his career in academia, Tiffany worked as a business consultant and continues to lead his own consulting agency.

Eric Tyson, MBA, has been a personal finance writer, lecturer, and counselor for the past 25+ years. He is the author or coauthor of numerous For Dummies bestsellers on personal finance, investing, and home buying.

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