Helpful Books for Entrepreneurs

Over the years, the Research Network has acquired a number of small business reference books that you might find helpful.  For your convenience, the Research Network has provided this list of selected titles found in their collection. Visit your local library or purchase any of the following at your neighborhood bookstore. Note: prices may vary.

101 Best Home-Based Businesses for Women, 3rd edition, by Priscilla Huff, Prima Publishing, 2002
$15.95

American Wholesalers & Distributors Directory, updated annually
The Gale Group
$290

Annual Statement Studies, updated annually
Risk Management Association (RMA)
$175

The Best Home Businesses for the 21^st Century, by Sara and Paul Edwards, Jeremy P.Tarcher/Putnam, 3^rd edition, 1999
$17.95

The Business Planning Guide: Creating a Plan for Success in Your Own Business, by David Bangs Jr, Dearborn, 8^th edition, 1998, $24.95

Business Plans Handbook, volumes 1-9, The Gale Group, irregularly published
$140/volume

Doing Work You Love: Discovering Your Purpose and Realizing Your Dreams by Cheryl Gilman, NTC Publishing Group, 1997
$14.95

Encyclopedia of Associations, Gale Research (available in CD-ROM or on the Web as Associations Unlimited)
$615+

E-tailing by Bernadette Tiernan, Dearborn, 1999,
$24.95

Entrepreneur Magazine Business Start-Up Guides, Entrepreneur Magazine
$69 each (guides have a variety of copyright dates)

The Franchise Annual Directory, Info Franchise News, annual
$44.95

Franchising 101 by Ann Dugan, Dearborn, 1998
$22.95

The Guide to Retail Business Planning by Warren Purdy, Inc Magazine, 1998
$19.95

The Home Office and Small Business Answer Book by Janet Attard, Henry Holt & Company, 1993
$19.95

Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business by Fred Steingold, Nolo Press, 5^th edition, 1999
$24.95

Lifestyle Market Analyst, SRDS, annual
$431

Market Planning Guide: Creating a Plan to Successfully Market Your Business, Product or Service by David H Bangs Jr., Dearborn, 1998
$22.95

Real World Entrepreneur Field Guide: Growing Your Own Business by David Bangs Jr & Linda Pinson, Dearborn, 1999
$59.95

The Service Business Planning Guide by Warren Purdy & Bradford Ketchum, Inc Magazine, 1996
$19.95

The Complete Book of Small Business Legal Forms, 2^nd edition, by Daniel Sitarz, Nova Publishing Company, 1997
$29.95

Small Business Sourcebook, The Gale Group, annual
$365

Sourcebook of County Demographics, CACI, annual
$395

Sourcebook of ZIP Code Demographics, CACI, annual
$495

The Start-up Guide: Creating a Plan to Successfully Market Your Business, Product, or Service by David Bangs Jr., Dearborn, 3^rd edition, 1998
$22.95

Steps to Small Business Start-up: Everything You Need To Turn Your Idea Into a Successful Business by Linda Pinson & Jerry Jinnett, Dearborn, 4^th edition, 1999
$21.95

Statistical Abstract of the United States, U.S. Government Printing Office, annual
Hardcover, $43; Softcover, $37

Success for Less: 100 Low-Cost Businesses You Can Start Today by Rob Adams & Terry Adams, Entrepreneur Magazine, 1999
$14.95

Trade Shows Worldwide, The Gale Group, annual
$335

US Market Trends & Forecasts, The Gale Group, annual
$325