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Small Business Management: An Entrepreneur's Guidebook

by Byrd, Mary Jane; Megginson, Leon C.

ISBN13: 9781259538988
ISBN10: 1259538982
eBook ISBN(s): 9781259865589
Additional ISBN(s): 9780072972566, 9780078029097
Edition: 8th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 2017-02-01
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL

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Small Business Management: An Entrepreneur's Guidebook

ISBN: 9781259538988

About This Book

"Small Business Management: An Entrepreneur's Guidebook" by Mary Jane Byrd is a comprehensive and practical guide designed to help entrepreneurs plan, organize, and run their small businesses effectively. This book takes a down-to-earth approach, incorporating current research and theory to provide actionable insights and real-world examples.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and aspiring entrepreneurs in small business management courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for small business owners, managers, and anyone interested in understanding the principles of running a successful small business.

History and Editions

The 8th edition of "Small Business Management: An Entrepreneur's Guidebook" has been updated to address the evolving needs of small businesses. This edition includes detailed discussions on planning for growth, managing limited resources, and preparing for succession. It also explores the arguments both for and against owning a small business, providing a balanced perspective for readers.

Author and Other Works

Mary Jane Byrd is the author of "Small Business Management: An Entrepreneur's Guidebook." While this is her primary work in the field, her expertise in small business management is evident in her ability to explain complex concepts clearly and practically. The book's pragmatic approach makes it an essential resource for anyone looking to start or manage a small business.

Key Features

Practical Approach: The book offers a down-to-earth, how-to perspective on planning and organizing a small business.
Real-World Examples: It includes numerous practical examples and applications from the business world.
Optimizing Resources: The book explains how to achieve optimum benefits from the limited resources available to small firms.
Growth and Succession Planning: It provides guidance on planning for growth and succession in a business.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781259538988
eTextbook: Available through various e-book platforms (e.g., VitalSource, RedShelf, eCampus)
Used Copies: Available through retailers like TextbookRush and CheapestTextbooks.com

Publication Details

Publisher: McGraw Hill
Publication Date: February 1, 2017
Number of Pages: Varies by edition (typically around 400-500 pages)
Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

7th Edition: Available through McGraw Hill and other retailers
eTextbook with VitalSource: ISBN-13: 9781259865589
Related ISBNs:
9781259538988 (Hardcover)
9781259865589 (eTextbook with VitalSource)
9781260136461 (International Edition)

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Table of Contents

Part 1: The Dynamic Role of Small Business

Chapter 1: Starting Your Small Business

Chapter 2: Family-Owned Businesses

Chapter 3: Forms of Ownership of Small Businesses

Chapter 4: Maintaining Good Government Relations and Business Ethics

Part 2: How to Plan and Organize a Business

Chapter 5: Create, Buy, or Franchise a Small Business

Chapter 6: Planning, Organizing, and Managing a Small Business

Chapter 7: How to Obtain the Right Financing for Your Business

Part 3: How to Market Goods and Services

Chapter 8: Developing Marketing Strategies

Chapter 9: Promoting and Distributing

Part 4: How to Organize, Manage, and Operate the Business

Chapter 10: How to Obtain and Manage Human Resources and Diversity in Small Companies

Chapter 11: How to Maintain Relationships with Your Employees and Their Representatives

Chapter 12: Obtaining and Laying Out Operating Facilities

Chapter 13: Purchasing, Inventory, and Quality Control

Part 5: Basic Financial Planning and Control

Chapter 14: Basic Financial Planning

Chapter 15: Budgeting and Controlling Operations and Taxes

Chapter 17: Risk Management, Insurance, and Crime Prevention

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