Packed with information, illustrations, graphs, forms, and worksheets, the Streetwise “RM” books provide everything business-people need to get up and running in the fast lane. Readers benefit from the expert advice of seasoned professionals in all areas of business, from motivating employees to marketing, building website traffic to financing.

Filled with often contrarian wisdom that the author usually learned the hard way--by making mistakes--this succinct book delivers Bob Adams' witty, pragmatic insight while entertaining the reader with his multitude of mistakes and glorious failures. Dedicated Web site.

Addresses the difficult, but critical, issues that bus. managers face every day including: building the winning team; planning for profits; controlling your time; cheap marketing tricks; getting rock-bottom costs; working with problem employees; building customer loyalty; meetings that motivate; fine-tuning strategy; the finicky business of marketing; quick ways to boost profits; & creating a sense of urgency. Filled with insights that the author learned the hard way -- by making mistakes -- this book is chock-full of ideas that you can put to use today. The book is based on theÓStreetwise Business TipsÓ segment presented daily by Bob Adams on First Bus., the national TV bus. news program.

Packed with information, illustrations, graphs, forms, and worksheets, the Streetwise RM books provide everything business-people need to get up and running in the fast lane. Readers benefit from the expert advice of seasoned professionals in all areas of business, from motivating employees to marketing, building web site traffic to financing.

With perforated pages for easy copying, this book also includes a CD-ROM for Windows with sample business forms such as financial forms, invoices and inventory controls, credit application, and receipt and order blanks.

Filled with essential checklists, worksheets, and advice, The Small Business Start-Up Guide will get you up and running! The Small Business Start-Up Guide is a must-have for anyone starting a business. A complete overview of everything you need to know to start successfully, it will save you time, effort, and money. Discover: Which business entity is right for you How to formulate a complete business plan The ins and outs of bank laons and government assistance The pros and cons of franchising Which professionals to consult and when Everything you need to know about taxes and insurance Plus, get a great time-saving information, including: A checklist of all the things you must do when starting a business Many helpful resources, including worksheets and a complete list of state guidelines for starting a small business Where to find the best sources of information concerning all of your specific business questions and concerns Tips for finding loans and investors "The pluses and minuses for each type of organization a start-up can assume."—Wall Street Journal Right now is the time to start building the business you want!