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Start Your Business: A Beginner's Guide is for anyone looking for a hand to hold while taking the big plunge into self-employment. Its checklist format lets you organize all the to-do's before opening your doors. For more, read Idea Cafe's review.
How to Really Start Your Own Business by David Gumpert is a smart step-by-step guide on the biz basics that will help your business idea turn into a successful startup.
BEFORE YOU START
If you have a job now, here's what to do before you kiss your paycheck goodbye.
Idea Cafe's Pre-Pink Slip Action Plan: Or Seven Steps to Take While You've Still Got a Job.
from Idea Cafe CEO Francie Ward.
Next attack the steps ahead. First skim though to see the whole picture; then work out your thoughts on paper; then act!
If you get stuck, discouraged, or stymied, just come back to Idea Cafe. Bounce your queries off others in CyberSchmooz or use our search to hook up with specifically what you need.
STARTING A BUSINESS IDEAS:
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Issuing Corporate Stock
Not quite sure how to issue stock and still maintain corporate ownership? Nervous about how to issue stock to outside investors? Peter Hupalo shares a dose of calming corporate advice for any corporate startup.
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