Displaying 1 of 1 2015 Format: Book Author: Emerson, Melinda F. Title: Become your own boss in 12 months : a month-by -month guide to a business that works / Melinda F. Emerson ; foreword by Michael J. Critelli, former CEO, Pitney Bowes. Edition: 2nd edition. Publisher, Date: Avon, Massachusetts : Adams Media, [2015] Description: 288 pages ; 22 cm Summary: Offers advice on launching a business in twelve months, including developing an effective marketing plan, setting a budget, and maintaining the business once it is up and running. --Publisher's description. Subjects: Self-employed. New business enterprises -- Management. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: So you think you want to be an entrepreneur -- Why does it take twelve months? -- Get your life plan together -- Construct a financial plan -- Think like a business owner -- Create your business model -- Line up a lawyer and an accountant -- Niche to get rich! -- Marketing 101: eyeing who's buying -- Every business needs a plan -- Get your financing together -- Developing a successful crowdfunding campaign -- Brand your business -- Develop your #1 sales tool: your website -- Develop your content strategy -- Become a social media ninja -- Cultivate the market -- Setting up shop -- Build your team -- Set up customer service systems -- Taking stock: is everything in place? -- Launching your business -- Handling cash and your bank -- Maintaining your marketing -- Ten things you must never forget in business -- Final thoughts. LCCN: 2014033510 ISBN: 9781440584350 1440584354 * 9781440584367 * 1440584362 9781440584350 (pb : alk. paper) 1440584354 (pb : alk. paper) Other Number: 890107280 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 512053 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 658.11 Emerson Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1