Business Plans For Canadians For Dummies,Used

Product DescriptionThe only book dedicated to helping Canadians write winning business plans, newly revised and updatedPacked with everything you need to get your business moving in the right directionwhether you're part of a large corporation or a oneperson showBusiness For Canadians For Dummies, Second Edition is the ultimate guide to building a better, more productive, and more profitable business. Accessible and comprehensive, the book walks you through every milestone in business planning, including creating a righton mission statement; pinpointing the needs of your customers; scoping out the competition; simplifying all the financial stuff; staying on top of trends, and fostering a winning atmosphere for your staff.Fully revised and updated, this new edition offers information anyone starting a business in Canada needs to know. Author and smallbusiness expert Nada Wagner presents invaluable resources to help you write a plan, examines how government policies affect business, and looks at business trends unique to Canada. With inspiringand cautionaryanecdotes about Canadian businesses, Business Plans For Canadians For Dummies is a fun and informative read for any entrepreneur. Newly revised edition of the only book that helps Canadians write better business plans, loaded with allnew content Covers the key milestones in business planning at every stage Filled with anecdotes about real businesses to bring the concepts described vividly to life Includes a brand new sample business plan, complete with financial documentsAn invaluable resource for entrepreneurs and business owners across the country, Business Plans For Canadians For Dummies, Second Edition is the definitive book on building a business plan, and creating a better business.From the Inside FlapExpert tips and strategies to help Canadians create winning business plansBusiness Plans For Canadians For Dummies guides your business in the right direction whether you're part of a large corporation or a oneperson show. This downtoearth book guides you through every milestone in business planning, including creating a righton mission statement; pinpointing the needs of your customers; scoping out your best competitive position; simplifying all the financial stuff; staying on top of trends, and fostering a captivating atmosphere for your staff. Business Plans For Canadians For Dummies is a fun and informative read for any entrepreneur. Start planning find out what resources are available to help you build your business plan Craft your mission statement clarify your vision, values, and goals Take a closer look at your industry analyze your competition and your target market Discover your company's best and worst assets find out how to play to your strengths and improve upon your weaknesses Create your company's budget and forecast your sales delve into income statements and balance sheets Zero in on a business strategy use your strategy to establish your competitive advantage Learn from Canadian examples explore local inspirational stories and cautionary talesOpen the book and find: How to establish your company vision and values Ways to protect your intellectual property Market research strategies The importance of competition in the industry Secrets to understanding your customers' needs Tactics to recognize business opportunities and threats How to promote your business using traditional and new media A sample business plan, complete with income statement, balance sheet, and cashflow statementLearn to: Get better acquainted with your target market Craft a competitive strategy Write clear and concise mission and values statements Forecast and budget wiselyFrom the Back CoverExpert tips and strategies to help Canadians create winning business plansBusiness Plans For Canadians For Dummies guides your business in the right direction whether you're part of a large corporation or a oneperson show. This downtoearth book guides