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The Streetwise Small Business Book of Lists is a collection of hundreds of lists from over 300 business experts that will help you make decisions quickly and manage your company moIre effectively.

"This heavy volume is an excellent starting point for finding tools to establish and run your business.  While it may seem easier to simply type the appropriate search terms into Google, Gene Marks already sifted through the dross, effluvia and ephemera so you can get to the good stuff."    Miami Herald
"Lists are a quick and easy way to access information.  That's why the new "Streetwise Small Business Book of Lists" might be a welcome addition to your business library."    Los Angeles Times
"I did add some valuable tips and insight from a new book called The Streetwise Small Business Book of Lists, edited by Gene Marks.  I contributed one list to this great book, but there are hundreds more, covering all sorts of topics.  Steve says check it out."    USA Today
"There is also something engaging and handy about having the entire package bound up and available for browsing, the old-fashioned way.  Certainly it includes useful data, such as lists of online customer survey firms and guidance on various startup issues from borrowing money to purchasing bar code scanners.  Useful reference guide for startup entrepreneurs."    Business Week

Here's a summary of what's inside.


Do you think you have what it takes to start your own business?  These lists will help you learn the ins and outs of buying and selling a business, managing your facility, working with contractors, as well as leasing and safety issues.  Also included in this chapter are lists that will keep you up to date on the latest emerging trends in the small business market.
These lists will teach you secrets of managing a successful business from our experts.  Discover common financial warning signs to look out for.  Learn how to maximize your cash flow.  Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing.  Other topics in this section include:  The law, patents, inventory control, credit cards, and insurance for your business.

If you build it will they come?  Not necessarily in business.  Now is the time you have to get the word out about your business and products.  Let these lists guide you in the process of sales, marketing, and promotion of your company and products.
Most of us will have to borrow money to finance our business venture.  These lists will teach you what you need to know to raise money.  Here you'll learn how to get money from the government and work with investors such as venture capitalists.

Remember when your grandfater told you, a penny saved is a penny earned?  Most business people will say a penny saved is a penny taxed!  Taxes can be confusing especially for an entrepreneur starting out.  Let these lists guide you in learning ways to reduce your tax rate, distinguish a business from a hobby, common nondeductible expenses, common capital expenditures, common deductible travel expenses, common tax penalties, ways to avoid an audit, common tax return errors, and much more.
Your employees are your most valuable assets.  Treat them like gold, and you will soon be reaping the benefits of their hard work.  These lists will teach you the ins and outs of hiring, paying, and managing your employees and also the steps to take if you have to fire an employee.

Have you always dreamed about running a business out of your home?  Learn the best home-based businesses to start today.  Learn popular tax deductions for the home-based business.  Learn from our travel expert the best frequent flier programs, the best places to find cheap airfare, popular hotel rewards programs, the secrets to getting a hotel room upgrade, and many more ways to save money!
We all have a geek side, some more than others!  This section includes lists of the latest and hottest gadgets and gizmos for the entrepreneur.  Learn ways to run a successful E-commerce site.  Let our experts fill you in on the latest software for your computer such as popular business-planning software, graphic design software, utilities software and accounting software plus much more.  The Geek section also has many lists on safeguarding your business and computer from viruses, spammers, and hackers.