Bartholomew County Public Library

Resources for Small Businesses

 

346.730652 Ste/ Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business

by Fred Steingold

By focusing on the legal aspects of starting a business, this book is a helpful resource for entrepreneurs.  Topics covered include buying a business, employees, taxation and even resolving legal disputes.

 

658.022 Kam/ Small Time Operator: How to Start Your Own Business, Keep Your Books, Pay Your Taxes, and Stay Out of Trouble!

by Bernard Kamoroff

Small Time Operator is an indispensable start up guide, showing a would-be business owner the path to take their idea to reality.

 

658.452 Ham/ How to Talk So People Listen: Connecting in Today's Workplace

by Sonya Hamlin

Communication is key in any human relationship, and the workplace is no exception.  This book addresses core problems in the way that people communicate with each other and offers tips to improve your chances of being heard.

 

658.8 And/ The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More

by Chris Anderson

This best seller argues that the most revolutionary business models for now and the future will be based on providing wide selections of merchandise and appealing to niche consumers’ tastes.

 

Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big

by Bo Burlingham

Small Giants tells business owners to focus on the quality of their business instead of growth, allowing them to excel at their core strategies.