Introduces the concept of entrepreneurship, covering how to develop ideas into business plans, marketing strategies, and money management.

Offers simple and creative ideas for how children can start a business with little or no start-up costs, attract and retain customers, and develop negotiating skills.

"Americans launch more than half a million businesses each year, but most fail within the first five years. Their failure rate isn't high because of a lack of drive, solid ideas, or even capital on the part of the founders. The problem is a pervasive lack of know-how about marrying the nuts and bolts of an idea into a larger framework for business success. "--P. [4] of cover.

The host of MSNBC's "Your Business" offers tips and practical advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs on a wide range of topics including finance, human resources, public relations, and sales that will help them succeed.

Breaking into freelance writing has gotten much easier for word-savvy entrepreneurs like you. But even in the golden age of content creation, you still need to know what it takes to launch and consistently pitch your services so you can grow and scale your freelance writing side hustle into a full-fledged career you really love.

Small Business For Dummies has been a leading resource for starting and running a small business. Calling upon their six decades-plus of combined experience running small businesses, Eric Tyson and Jim Schell once again provide readers with their time-tested advice and the latest information on starting and growing a small business. This new edition covers all aspects of small business from the initial business plan to the everyday realities of financing,...