Includes information on characteristics of an entrepreneur, NAICS, Where to find sample business plans, Types of franchises, Advantages and disadvantages of franchises, Marketing plans, market research, writing bids and proposals, SWOT analysis, etc.

When we think of the informal economy, we tend to think of crime: prostitution, gun running, drug trafficking. Stealth of Nations opens up this underground realm, showing how the worldwide informal economy deals mostly in legal products and is, in fact, a ten-trillion-dollar industry, making it the second-largest economy in the world, after that of the United States. Having penetrated this closed world, Robert Neuwirth makes clear that this informal...

Provides information on the founding principles of entrepreneurship, including how to start a business, how to pitch your product, how to raise capital, how to market your product and so much more.

Aspiring entrepreneurs are told that to launch a business, you must go all in, devoting every resource and moment to making it work. But following this advice comes at an enormous personal cost: divorce, addiction, even suicide. It means sacrificing the intangibles that make life worth living.

Presenting new insight into such companies as 3M, Walt Disney, and General Electric, a study on what makes companies successful examines their flexibility, ideology, and strong purpose.

This indispensable guide for those looking to start their own business provides all the essential information for overcoming any obstacle thrown in their way during the process.

America's history has always been shaped by private enterprise. Here are the stories of the people who led those businesses to success.