Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup -- practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn't cover, based on his popular ben's blog.

This practical, no-nonsense guide gives you expert advice on everything from generating ideas and locating start-up money to hiring the right people, balancing the books, and planning for growth.

24 Steps to Success! Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren't born with something special - they simply make great products. This book will show you how to create a successful startup through developing an innovative product. It breaks down the necessary processes into an integrated, comprehensive, and proven 24-step framework...

Jamey Stegmaier raised $1 million in funding, engaged thousands of enthusiastic supporters, founded a successful board game company, and has established him as a leading expert on crowdfunding. Stegmaier argues that crowdfunding is more than simply a new way to raise money it's a new way to do business. Crowdfunding enables you to create a loyal community before you even have a product, a community that will continue to support your efforts in a variety...

Do you have a passion you want to turn into pay? Looking for a way to make some extra cash in high school? Start It Up shows teens how to turn their hobbies and talents into full-fledged businesses. Inside you'll find comprehensive and fun information on how to know what is the best business for you, start a company, sell your product, and let the world know about it! Whether your business is baking, dog walking, website design, or house painting,...

The entrepreneur’s comprehensive companion: “Clear, concise, and to the point . . . [The author] has an excellent grasp of running a small business.” —Steve Pallen, President, R&D, E-Metrotel
 
What are the ten most common marketing mistakes? How do you avoid costly mistakes when planning for a new business? What should be avoided when planning a business web site? These are just a...

This comprehensive guide contains all the necessary tools and strategies you need to successfully launch and grow your own home-based pet grooming business. You'll get practical, real-world advice on every aspect of setting up and maintaining a thriving business. From painless record keeping to savvy marketing techniques, authors Kathy and Missi Salzberg's step-by-step methods are realistic, innovative, and easy to understand.

In an easy-to-read format, Plan B helps you determine how to create a Plan B business that fits your skills, interests, and preferred work lifestyle. You will learn the four ways to create an income when there aren't any jobs available or any jobs that interest you. Filled with stories of successes and failures, you learn the good, the bad, and the ugly about each of the business models. For the first time, you will learn what it takes to succeed...

Written for people who are old enough to know who they are, what they want, and what skills they are best at, this guide shows exactly how to build a successful and profitable business. Older people are among the world's most successful entrepreneurs with a wealth of in-depth experience, education, and mature judgment that younger people can't match; they also care more about creating financial security and doing what they want. Business consultant

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While most entrepreneurship books focus on strategy, this guide provides concrete steps to get your new business off to a strong start. You'll learn the ins and outs of startup execution, management, legal issues, practical processes throughout the launch and growth phases, and how to avoid critical missteps. Instead of simply referring you to experts, this discussion shows you exactly which experts you need, what exactly you need them to do, and...