Entrepreneur's Notebook: Practical Advice for Starting a New Business Venture
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Nice Guide for Beginners
  • A Must-Have for Entrepreneurs
  • Exellent Book
  • Brief and to the point
  • Invaluable advice for the budding entrepreneur
 Entrepreneur's Notebook: Practical Advice for Starting a New Business Venture
Steven K. Gold
Manufacturer: Learning Ventures Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0976279045

Book Description

Entrepreneur's Notebook propels you on a whirlwind tour of the start-up process. It is an invaluable reference for new and experienced entrepreneurs that includes chapters on a wide range of topics, from entrepreneurial team building to business plans to financing. This excellent book provides an incredible amount of practical information that will help you make smarter decisions and avoid costly mistakes. The author, Steven K. Gold, is an accomplished entrepreneur who has co-founded and led five early-stage ventures. As an investor and mentor, he also advises many entrepreneurs and young companies. He earned his B.S.E. in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and his M.D. from Brown University Medical School.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nice Guide for Beginners.......2007-06-16

The author writes a nice overview of the entrepreneurial process. It's basically for novices but it does a good job for this audience. The only problem I have with this book is that it is too basic and is therefore non-unique because it is so low-level. Regardless, I must say that for the right audience, it does a fine job over giving the big picture.

If you are advanced or aspire to become advanced, I would recommend "The Startup Company Bible for Entrepreneurs" but only for high-tech entrepreneurs. Even this author has recommended it.

5 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for Entrepreneurs.......2007-05-14

Steven gives great illustrations to drive home his insightful advice for entrepreneurs. As he's "been there, done that," we can take his advice to heart in the hopes of becoming a success like him!

5 out of 5 stars Exellent Book.......2007-05-11

Great book for getting ready to open a new business. Would refer to anyone thinking about opening a business.

5 out of 5 stars Brief and to the point.......2007-04-27

This is a delightful little book that contains a wealth of useful and helpful information and ideas on starting a small business and ensuring that it is viable and succesful. The book is well written and easy to follow and interesting to read.

This is a must read for entrepreneurs, particularly budding ones as the information the book provides is very practical and can help you avoid making costly errors. The book covers a wide range of topics including the start-up process, marketing the business on a small budget, cash-flow forecasting, among other things.

The book is an excellent companion for the entrepreneur that is well worth having.

5 out of 5 stars Invaluable advice for the budding entrepreneur.......2007-03-04

This book does a terrific job of presenting some of the most important issues entrepreneurs face when embarking on new ventures, touching on topics such as the business plan, funding, team building, and cash flows. Using simple, yet stunningly accurate models of the entrepreneurial process, Steven Gold distills complex subjects into simple, practical, take-away messages. The classification of entrepreneurial personalities (professionals, pragmatists, and inventors) is something I think we can all relate to. I find the metaphor which compares building a new company to making "stone soup" equally compelling. There are countless books out there for budding entrepreneurs, but this one is no fluff. It gets right down to the nuts and bolts so you can concentrate on your business.
Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs: Early-Stage Funding for Long-Term Success
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Required Reference for all Angel Investors and Founder Entrepreneurs
  • Well worth the $30 I paid,
  • A great resource...
  • A lot and not
 Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs: Early-Stage Funding for Long-Term Success
Susan L. Preston
Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
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ASIN: 0787987506

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Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs will give you the information you need to understand how angel investors think, as well as how to identify investor expectations, understand the investment analysis process, and prepare for post-investment requirements. Written by Susan Preston, an experienced angel investor, worldwide speaker and consultant on angel financing, and former Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence, this hands-on resource, explains the factors that determine how private equity investors spend their money and what they expect from entrepreneurs. For example:

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Required Reference for all Angel Investors and Founder Entrepreneurs.......2007-08-13

This book is full of useful information for both angel investors and entrepreneurs seeking funds for any start-up. There are anecdotes, facts and figures describing the industry and trends, a comprehensive list of resources, groups and sample agreements. There are checklists for use in everything from business planning to due diligence. If you are interested enough to be reading this review you should just get the book, you will be glad you did.

4 out of 5 stars Well worth the $30 I paid,.......2007-07-23

And I'm only in the 3rd chapter. I'll agree I was disheartened when I realized at least half the book is an appendix and the first chapter is a bit repetitive, but....., the information that follows is well worth the $30 I paid. A little more work and $50 for the book would only raise an eyebrow or two. If you expect to get $1,000 worth of reference material or a bible for an industry insider, well...., forget it. If you're really on the fence considering it, buy it second-hand at $15, don't buy coffee for a month and I'll guarantee you'll be well ahead of the game. Is it for someone with previous experience in Angel Investing? No, go write your own book if you have that experience. Is it useful for the price and its' stated intent? No question. There's obvious experience being laid out in the book and that's worth thousands more than any price I've seen asked for the book.
Just my 2 cents, go to get back to that next chapter now...

5 out of 5 stars A great resource..........2007-05-02

I just completed "Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs" and found it to be exceptionally informative. I manage an angel investment group, and this book conveys exactly the information I would like entrepreneurs to know before approaching our group for investment. The presentation of and explanatory comments regarding a preferred stock term sheet (a staple in our industry) were ecxellent, as were the discussions of determining your capital requirements and preparing for presentations with investors. It's a great balance of technical information with solid, down-to-earth advice on raising money. It should give readers a great advantage prior to launching what for some is the daunting process of raising capital for an early-stage company.

3 out of 5 stars A lot and not.......2007-04-19

I purchased this book with great expectations. I wanted more information on structuring deals and term sheets. This book has 375 pages, but glossary and contact information take up almost half. Most of the information in this book is general - I can find most with a simple search on the internet. There are a few great hints and key points that angel investors would look at. It's a hard cover book, but the information that is useful could of been put in a small paperback at a much lower price. Good book for someone who knows nothing about angel investors, but lacks real substance for serious entrepreneurs.
What No One Ever Tells You About Financing Your Own Business: Real-Life Financing Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs (What No One Ever Tells You About...)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • This book provides real-life examples of how startups get started and find the money needed to get started.
  • Decent Advice, But Perhaps Not the Advice You Need
  • Excellent, and 101 means 101
  • Ms. Norman Knows What She is Talking About
 What No One Ever Tells You About Financing Your Own Business: Real-Life Financing Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs (What No One Ever Tells You About...)
Jan Norman
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ASIN: 1419502778
Release Date: 2005-07-01

Book Description

Owning a business has become almost as much a part of the American dream as owning a home, and it’s not uncommon for people to trade a safe, routine job for the uncertainty of being one’s own boss. It not only takes hard work, persistence, and sacrifice – it takes business capital.

In What No One Ever Tells You About Financing Your Business, Jan Norman not only explores multiple means for owners and entrepreneurs to acquire business capital, but also covers the ""universal tool"" - writing the business plan. Norman includes insights from 101 successful entrepreneurs on obtaining financing, sharing with readers their experiences, techniques, and advice gained in the trenches.

From these recaps, both owners and entrepreneurs will learn:

• Borrowing options and alternatives beyond using savings or help from family and friends

• Creative ways to keep the business capital flow on-going past start-up stages and the need to use the right financial tools for monitoring

• How to build effective business relationships, vital in obtaining capital because ""people do business with people they know and trust""

• Practices that even the most successful business owners use ""to stay ahead of the money search""

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This book provides real-life examples of how startups get started and find the money needed to get started........2007-07-18


This was a wonderful book. It covers the basics as far as the options one has when planning to start a small business. Do you draw from your savings? Do you tap on family and friends? Do you mortgage your home? Or do you visit a bank and beg for some money?

The simple truth of the matter is that there are no free lunches in this world. Starting a business is very similar to buying a car or a house. You can pay for it with cash savings. Or you can put up collateral and borrow the money you need to pay for it. SBA doesn't make bank loans - they guarantee some of them. So don't think the SBA is going to do much for you when it comes time to start your small business.

This book covers financing the startup and financing the proven venture. And it does it very well. I loved the part about how business plans will explain how much capital (money) your business needs AND CAN REPAY. This is why banks and other lenders or investors will want to see the business plan you put together for your business venture.

I also thought it was good that the author pointed out that lenders and investors rely somewhat heavily on your leadership ability when determining if your company is likely to succeed. Said another way, they will rate you as a leader when evaluating whether your business plan is good. Good plans get money. Poor ones don't.

Take a look at the Table of Contents for this book. You'll see that the book covers all the bases when it comes to financing your own business. Well done. 5 stars!

4 out of 5 stars Decent Advice, But Perhaps Not the Advice You Need.......2006-08-03

The author deserves credit for interviewing all these entrepreneurs and conveying their stories and lessons learned in a clear style. Nonetheless, I found little of value here. I'm not sure exactly why. In part it's because I had heard most of it before. But in a more fundamental way the notion of relying on the advice of successful practitioners carries with it a positive bias that proves less than helpful to struggling entrepreneurs. Her former venture capitalist who founds a financial services company, for instance, has a huge advantage in financial expertise and contacts over most of us. So it's not surprising that his new venture succeeds in raising money.

What many entrepreneurs need, in contrast, is advice on how to overcome their very difficult circumstances, including personal shortcomings and destitution. So actually lessons learned from accounts of semi-competent entrepreneurs' failures to obtain financing could prove more realistic and valuable. Most of us are semi-competent at best! And of course entrepreneurs starting up innovative tech product ventures face an altogether more challenging and even forbidding set of obstacles to raising money than those launching a new flower shop or bookkeeping service. The simpler a challenge your business represents, the more helpful this book manages to be.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent, and 101 means 101.......2005-09-30

I can attest to the fact that author Jan Norman interviewed each of 101 different individuals quoted in this book in the course of researching and writing it.

Indeed, she talked to many more than that, just as she had for her other books in the series: "What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business," "What No One Ever Tells You About Marketing Your Own Business" and the next one in the series which will be out in early 2006, "What No One Ever Tells You About Franchising."

The interviews were detailed, often grueling work and always time-consuming, but invaluable for readers. Each of the 101 persons interviewed for each of Jan's books has a unique story to tell, and her books have shared those stories with countless others.

This series of books published by Upstart, a division of Dearborn Publishing, finds its greatest value in the very diversity of the experiences represented by the 101 individuals in each book. For the reader, it is an opportunity not to read some self-anointed "expert" author's solitary opinion, but instead read the real-life experiences of 101 people who have been there and done that.

Each book is a compilation of 101 mistakes and/or successes that others learned from, and that readers can learn from vicariously, then apply to their own entrepreneurial efforts.

5 out of 5 stars Ms. Norman Knows What She is Talking About.......2005-09-04

I don't know if the author really talked to 101 successful entrepreneurs or not. I suspect not. Instead, this book might better be sub-titled 101 tips on financing a business.

There are people who simply have to run their own business. It's a lot easier to work for someone else, just show up on time, work reasonably hard, go home a little bit later than most prople and so on. Some of us have a very hard time doing that.

I've started several businesses over the years. Each one has been more successful than the one before. Experience has taught me several things. And I'm going to use that experience to comment on some of her 101 tips.

Tip #1 - Do a business plan. There are several software programs that are almost fill in the blank. Get one and fill in the blanks. Even if you never show this plan to anyone else, it will force you to think through your whole business.

Tip #7 - Start on a Shoestring. It is much easier to get money to expand a business than it is to get money to start from scratch.

Re a bunch of Tips on borrowing money - Don't. It has to be paid back. Unless you are very, very certain that you can pay it back in a very short time - DON'T!

Tip 46-48 - Yes, yes, a hundred times YES!. Live cheaply. Don't buy the big car, big house, whatever.

Tips 77-80 - Government Programs. Forget them, they aren't worth the time they take.

Tips on venture capital and going public. This is a basic business decision. Do you want to run a small business or create a public company that you can get out of?

This lady understands what she is writing about. But keep in mind that you are talking about your business, your ideas, your future. Read a book on business.
Get a business started.
Read a book on business.
If it works great. If it doesn't, get a job for a while, start another one in your part time using what you learned from the failure of the first one.
Read a book on business.
Switch to running your business full time.
Read a book on business.
Repeat as necessary.
How to Write A .com Business Plan: The Internet Entrepreneur's Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Business Plans and Financing Options
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • How to Write A .com Business Plan:
  • Bueno pero pudo ser mejor
  • Excellent guide for starting up an e-company
  • Excellent Basic How-to-get-started book
  • The Perfect Book for those contemplating a dot com business.
 How to Write A .com Business Plan: The Internet Entrepreneur's Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Business Plans and Financing Options
Joanne Eglash
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Online business is booming, and you're ready for a piece of the e-biz pie. Maybe you've developed a brilliant idea for a ".com" business that is sure to reap big bucks, or perhaps you run an established small business, and plan to take your concept online. How can you convince an investment "angel" to fund your dreams of expansion? What you need is a business plan--your path to success, the best way to win investment dollars from venture capitalists or from individual investors. This guide tells you how to do just that, detailing not just the steps but offering advice from successful entrepreneurs, leading venture capital executives, and noted e-biz experts. In addition, the second-half of the book comprises a "Dotcom" directory. Author Joanne Eglash has sleuthed out the top resources for e-biz entrepreneurs, and she reveals where to find what you need to get your dotcom off and running -- and to make it a success. You'll find detailed information on "virtual" government agencies and free publications, resources for young entrepreneurs, management and recruitment Web sites, incubators, marketing and advertising, and even more.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars How to Write A .com Business Plan: .......2006-09-19

A good guide to start organizing ideas. Especially Part 2 - "Directory"- include a lot of very helpful links (almost 50 pages ! ) But , I think examples and some statements are poor and repeated several times . In addition , section Financial projections and Financial Management Plan is presented in VERY high level and can't be used for real business plan creation.

4 out of 5 stars Bueno pero pudo ser mejor.......2001-05-13

Este libro explica bastante bien el proceso de creacion de un Bussines Plan. Detallando cada una de las fases del proceso de creacion con ejemplos del mismo. Para una persona que necesita escribir su primer bussines plan esta libro es la guia perfecta para ello.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent guide for starting up an e-company.......2001-01-12

Having been through the wringer, and witnessed several friends try to do the same, I feel that this book covers the necessary steps for starting, and continuing, a successful e-company. Having a good checklist is essential, doing it with a good sense of humor is always a plus. The interviews brought the material to life where normal examples would have been boring. Nicely done.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Basic How-to-get-started book.......2001-01-11

This is not one of those dry books where you are immediately lost after the first page. This is an excellent resource for beginners like myself, who are thinking about starting a dot com and don't have the foggiest idea about how to go about it. Ms. Eglash has researched the sites and subject for you, giving you a head start on the process. There is also some practical advise from real people who have been there already. I look forward to a follow-up book.

5 out of 5 stars The Perfect Book for those contemplating a dot com business........2001-01-10

I was looking for a book that wouldn't intimidate me. This book gave me the guidelines and structure I needed to get going on the process without overwhelming me with useless details. I found what I needed in a quick and consise manner. This book presents the basics in a user friendly way. Where else would I find interviews with such a variety of experts like Guy Kawasaki? I highly recommend this book to those of you who want to create a successful dot com business.
Financing Entrepreneurs
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    		Financing Entrepreneurs
    Cynthia A. Beltz
    Manufacturer: AEI Press
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    ASIN: 0844738492

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    This book is a collection of essays on proposals to provide tax incentives to stimulate the growth of high-technology firms.
    Venture's Financing and Investing in Private Companies: A Guide to Understanding Entrepreneurs and Their Relationships With Investors, Lenders, and A
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Still one of the best VC "how to" books, despite its age.
    		 Venture's Financing and Investing in Private Companies: A Guide to Understanding Entrepreneurs and Their Relationships With Investors, Lenders, and A
    Arthur Lipper
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    Binding: Hardcover

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    ASIN: 091725399X

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Still one of the best VC "how to" books, despite its age........2004-07-12

    Despite the book's venerable age, Arthur Lipper's advice is still spot-on for those interested in becoming part of a VC firm, or for those who have money and wish to invest in high growth private enterprises. Having been in the industry for almost 20 years myself, I re-read Lipper's text at least once every few years to remind myself of some of the fundamentals one tends to overlook when deeply immersed in the art of "the deal". Most usefully, Lipper includes sections on evaluation of rates of return, structuring deals with mutual parity, and even a section on questions one often gets from entrepreneurs, and the logical (detached) responses. In an industry reputedly characterized by innovative and creative thinkers, which is, in reality, often characterized by an almost lemming-like herd mentality, Lipper's work encourages calm thinking and a focus on the fundamentals: of the business, of the deal, and of the objectives both the entrepreneur and the investor.
    2003 Guide to Federal Grants and Government Assistance to Small Business: Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Loans, Grants, Surplus Equipment, SBA, GSA, SEC Information for Entrepreneurs, Startup Kit, Loan Programs, Financing, Law, Regulations, Reports, Workbooks ¿ Applying for Federal Assistance (CD-ROM)
    Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
    • Pointless
    • do not buy
    • Disappointing
    • big time-waster
    • You can get this on line for free
    		 2003 Guide to Federal Grants and Government Assistance to Small Business: Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Loans, Grants, Surplus Equipment, SBA, GSA, SEC Information for Entrepreneurs, Startup Kit, Loan Programs, Financing, Law, Regulations, Reports, Workbooks ¿ Applying for Federal Assistance (CD-ROM)
    U.S. Government
    Manufacturer: Progressive Management
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    ASIN: 1592480691

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    This is a spectacular collection of federal documents and resources compiled from the complete contents of two of our popular CD-ROMs (ISBN 193182889X and ISBN 1592480373). It's a great value - purchased individually, these CD-ROMs would cost $49.90, so you save over 60% by purchasing this CD-ROM!

    FEDERAL GRANTS

    Here is the OFFICIAL guide to Federal Grants and other assistance, produced by the Federal Government, with over 16,000 pages of loans, grants, surplus equipment, and training from 1482 agency programs worth $300 billion!

    In addition to the comprehensive, extensively cross-referenced catalog of programs, there is information on developing and writing grant proposals and applying for federal assistance. It is produced by the General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy. Our reproduction is substantially less expensive than the printed version offered by the Government Printing Office at $63, and more convenient than the CFDA website. As the catalog itself says, "Get started today exploring the amazing world of grants and loans provided by the Federal Government!"

    The "Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance" gives you access to a listing of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals. You can find assistance programs meeting your requirements and for which you are eligible. You can then contact the office that administers the program and find out how to apply.

    Features of the catalog include:

    September 11th: Assistance Programs relating to recovery/response and U.S. Government Resources for the events of September 11th * Types of Assistance * Applying for Federal Assistance * Developing and Writing Grant Proposals * Top 10% Program List * All Programs Listed Numerically * 2001 Formula Report * Historical Index

    The catalog includes this "note for individuals": "Many individuals [expect] to find some way to apply for a grant or loan directly from the Federal Government. While there are a limited number of programs offering direct loans to individuals, most programs provide funds to state and local governments or other organization to manage the distribution of assistance according to local needs. For example, a VA or FHA loan comes from a financial institution such as a bank, credit union, or mortgage company, not directly from the Federal Government." e Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Please see the Table of Contents tab for a complete list of the agencies with programs included on this CD-ROM.

    SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

    This electronic book on CD-ROM presents comprehensive information for entrepreneurs with documents, forms, and materials from the Small Business Administration (SBA), General Services Administration (GSA), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It includes the complete SBA contents from our SBA disc (ISBN 1592480357) plus material from the GSA and SEC for small business owners and investors. SBA material includes:

    SBA library of documents, forms, startup kit for small business, information about loan programs and financing, laws and regulations, small business research reports, success stories, training workbooks, disaster and terrorist relief loans and aid, franchising information, international trade assistance, listings and directories, and SBA standard operating procedures. A full set of "frequently asked questions" (FAQs) provides a wealth of information about how the SBA can assist small business owners.

    GSA material includes information on small business support. The SEC material includes questions and answers, rules and pending rules that apply to small businesses, small business forms and associated regulations, and other information from the SEC Office of Small Business Policy.

    The documents are reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Apple Macintosh systems. Reader software is included on the CD-ROM.

    Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government.. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work utilizing the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed, searched by finding specific words, or printed without untold hours of tedious research and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This book-on-a-disc makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust.

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Pointless.......2004-07-10

    Save yourself a lot of money and time ... just visit your local NonProfit Resource Center. These CD's are direct burns from government websites with a cheap case and covers. I got them and returned them the same day.

    1 out of 5 stars do not buy.......2004-07-07

    It is not from government. Useless disk and don't waste your time and money. Search else where.

    1 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2003-08-13

    The CDROM is essentially a dump of the information found on government websites such as SBA, SEC, etc.

    The information is voluminous so if you have a slow modem, there may be some value in purchasing the info on the CDROM for the sake of having it consolidated in one place. You will learn little new if you have already been to the websites.

    Also, some of the links on the CDROM do not work properly. You open the page in Adobe Acrobat and receive and error message saying the page has to be opened in a browser. You open the page in a browser and you get a message saying the page has to be opened in Adobe Acrobat.

    That kind of foolishness more or less sums up the value of the CDROM from my perspective.

    1 out of 5 stars big time-waster.......2003-05-11

    Not only is all of this info available online, but the CD gives you a collection of non-indexed, gigantically HUGE Acrobat PDF files, some about 100MB in size. Navigating a 5MB text PDF is painfully slow - try 100 MB. Finding what you're seeking is practically impossible, and navigating PDFs of that size takes an eternity. Even a fast machine takes a couple minutes just to load the files into Acrobat, never mind doing searches, etc.

    If they had broken up the files and named them logically (instead of titles like A1, B1, etc.), and provided some kind of indexing application or document that would point you to specifically what you wanted, then, yes, it might be handy to have. Otherwise, go online, and find answers 100 times more quickly. This is a ridiculously poorly done CD-ROM in this day and age. Big waste of $, in my opinion. If you have a slower/older computer without much memory, you'd REALLY want to avoid this thing like the plague.

    1 out of 5 stars You can get this on line for free.......2003-05-05

    This disc contains pdf files downloaded from government web pages. Save yourself the money and go to the SBA, GSA, SEC web pages yourself and look up the information that is relevant to you.
    21st Century Complete Guide to the Small Business Administration (SBA): Comprehensive Information for Entrepreneurs with the SBA Library of Documents, ... Financing, Laws and Regulations, and more
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    		 21st Century Complete Guide to the Small Business Administration (SBA): Comprehensive Information for Entrepreneurs with the SBA Library of Documents, ... Financing, Laws and Regulations, and more
    Small Business Administration
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    5 out of 5 stars User Friendly.......2004-05-28

    I just received it today and couldn't wait to pop in the cd. It was user friendly and easy to navigate threw. Theres tons of information so it can be a little over-whelming. But if you take your time you'll really enjoy this cd from start to finish!
    Access To Financing And ITC For Women Entrepreneurs In The Unece Region: Challenges And Good Practices (Entrepreneurship & Smes)
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      		Access To Financing And ITC For Women Entrepreneurs In The Unece Region: Challenges And Good Practices (Entrepreneurship & Smes)

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      Asking for Money: The Entrepreneur's Guide to the Financing Process
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        G. Bradley Mathewson
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