Recommended Books
The Entrepreneur's Guide to Managing Growth and Handling Crises by ISBN: 9780275996031Publication Date: 2007
Start-up: A Practical Guide to Starting and Running a New Business by ISBN: 9783319945477Publication Date: 2019
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Launching & Managing a Small Business
There are many tactical activities required for the day-to-day operations of a business. Running a small business will include administrative functions and strategic decisions, ranging from hiring to accounting. The resources on this page are suggested starting points for launching & managing a business, including:
- Overviews and guides to key components of launching & managing a small business
- Trade associations and publications for entrepreneurs, which provide valuable and diverse information about running small businesses
- Recommended books for small business entrepreneurs
Public resources and startup & small business organizations on the Dayton Metropolitan Area page are incredible resources for networking and mentorship, with assistance and guidance for business owners and managers.
Get Started
- US SBA: Launch Your BusinessFrom the Small Business Administration, resources for registering and launching a small business.
- US SBA: Manage Your BusinessManagement resources from the Small Business Administration, including topics of financial, employee, tax, legal, asset, marketing and sales, cybersecurity, and emergency management.
Topic-Specific Resources
- Cybersecurity for Small BusinessFrom the Federal Trade Commission; business cybersecurity resources developed in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security.
- How to Create a Marketing PlanA comprehensive, multi-article guide to the purpose of marketing plans, information requirements, and suggestions for research and writing.
- IRS: Recommended Reading for Small BusinessesA comprehensive list of publications about small business taxes.
- NOLO: Running Your Small BusinessPlain-speak articles and small business legal information.
- Patents, Trademarks, and Intellectual Property for Inventors & EntrepreneursThe U.S. Patent & Trademark Office's site with resources for learning about, applying for, and protecting patents, trademarks, and intellectual property
- SBDCNet: Human Resources for Small BusinessesImportant links and resources related to rules and regulations, compensation, benefits, labor, and organizational development compiled by the Small Business Development Center Network.
- SCORE: Marketing Plan GuideA step-by-step guide to developing a 12-month marketing plan that integrates into your business plan.
Associations & Publications
Professional & Trade Associations for Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurs' OrganizationA peer-to-peer network for entrepreneurs, providing content and connection opportunities across industries.
- National Business AssociationThe National Business Association (NBA) is a not-for-profit association, committed to assisting entrepreneurs and small business owners in all stages of their business.
- National Federation of Independent BusinessNFIB is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, and member-driven association focused on providing resources and advocacy for small businesses.
Entrepreneurial Publications & Periodicals
- eCornerStanford University's online publication with content for entrepreneurs of all kinds.
- Entrepreneur MagazineA trade magazine with articles and resources for entrepreneurs and small business enthusiasts. Link opens Roesch Library's full text access.
- Forbes Small BusinessOnline source of articles about Small Business from Forbes
- Inc.A magazine for growing companies, with the tagline "Everything you need to know to start and grow your business now." Link opens UD subscription.
