Starting & Running a Small Business For Canadians All-in-One For Dummies
Description
Tried-and-true advice, tools, and strategies to start and succeed in a small business
With more Canadians yearning to start a small business—along with benefitting tax rate incentives and interesting new business opportunities—there's never been a greater need for a detailed, comprehensive guide to operating a small business.
Comprising the most pertinent information from several bestselling For Dummies books on the subject, this all-encompassing guide gives you everything you need to know about successfully running a small business.
- Define your target market
- Create the perfect business plan
- Get to the bottom of financials
- Build a strong online presence and social media following
From soup to nuts, this book is your recipe for small business success.
Introduction 1
Book 1: The Beginning of Your Business and Beyond 5
Chapter 1: Small Business Essentials 7
Chapter 2: Getting Started 31
Chapter 3: Operating Your Business 61
Chapter 4: Looking to the Future of Your Business 81
Book 2: Intellectual Property 109
Chapter 1: Doing a Patent Search 111
Chapter 2: Preparing and Filing a Patent Application 119
Chapter 3: Making Your Copyright Official 137
Chapter 4: Naming, Establishing, and Registering Your Trademark 151
Book 3: Business Planning 165
Chapter 1: Knowing Where You Want to Go 167
Chapter 2: Describing Your Marketplace 191
Chapter 3: Weighing Your Business’s Prospects 233
Book 4: Bookkeeping and Accounting 261
Chapter 1: Basic Bookkeeping: What It Is and Why You Need It 263
Chapter 2: Financial Statements and Accounting Standards 291
Chapter 3: Computer Options for Your Bookkeeping 311
Chapter 4: Reporting Results 321
Book 5: Human Resources 349
Chapter 1: Recruiting the Right People 351
Chapter 2: Retention: Critical in Any Business Environment 391
Chapter 3: Monitoring Ongoing Performance 419
Book 6: Building Your Marketing Strategy 439
Chapter 1: Researching Your Customers, Competitors, and Industry 441
Chapter 2: Creating a Winning Marketing Plan 465
Chapter 3: Digital Tools and Tactics That Work 495
Chapter 4: Using Print in a Digital World 525
Chapter 5: Building a Website That Engages and Sells 547
Index 571
Your guide to small business success!
With more Canadians considering starting their own small businesses than ever before, there's never been a greater need for a detailed, comprehensive guide to help budding entrepreneurs get off the ground. Comprised of six books in one that cover every aspect of running a business, from developing a business plan to handling marketing, to the latest information on tax rates and HR practices, Starting & Running a Small Business For Canadians For Dummies All-in-One, 2nd Edition is essential reading for anyone looking to make it big in the world of small business.
6 Books Inside…
- The Beginning of Your Business and Beyond
- Intellectual Property
- Business Planning
- Bookkeeping and Accounting
- Human Resources
- Building Your Marketing Strategy
PUBLISHER:
Wiley
ISBN-13:
9781119648390
BINDING:
Paperback
BISAC:
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
Dimensions: 188.00(W) x Dimensions: 231.10(H) x Dimensions: 35.60(D)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
General/Adult
LANGUAGE:
English