Canadian Small Business Kit For Dummies

The bestselling book you need to succeed in small business Canadian Small Business Kit For Dummies is the bestselling Canadian guide to starting and running a successful small business. This guide covers every aspect of starting, building, staffing, and running a small business.  Offering information for entrepreneurs starting from scratch, people buying a business, or new franchise owners, it features updated information about the latest tax laws and its impact on small businesses, along with insight into how small business can take advantage of social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram, etc.  Covers the latest changes to taxes, finances, and marketing Helpful forms on Dummies.com make learning easier Expert advice makes this a worthwhile investment for all entrepreneurs Brand-new coverage devoted to starting a cannabis business  If you’re looking to start a new business—or want to improve the one that’s already underway—this helpful guide makes it easier.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Small Business Essentials 5 Chapter 1: Do You Have the Right Stuff? 7 Chapter 2: Seeking Out Helpful Business Information 25 Chapter 3: What’s the Big Idea? Intellectual Property and You 41 Chapter 4: Choosing a Product or Service 63 Part 2: Getting Started 75 Chapter 5: Custom-Made Business — or Off-the-Shelf? 77 Chapter 6: Ownership Issues 101 Chapter 7: Getting Your Gear Together 121 Chapter 8: Your Business Coordinates 145 Chapter 9: Figuring Out Finances 163 Chapter 10: Writing a Business Plan That Gets You Money 183 Chapter 11: Making a Marketing Buzz 203 Part 3: Operating Your Small Business 231 Chapter 12: Managing Risk 233 Chapter 13: Working with Customers and Clients 261 Chapter 14: Dealing with Suppliers and Advisors 285 Chapter 15: Beam Up the Crew 305 Chapter 16: Tax Attacks! 327 Chapter 17: Close Encounters with Accounting 347 Part 4: What Does the Future Hold? 369 Chapter 18: Getting Bigger 371 Chapter 19: Starting a Cannabusiness 391 Chapter 20: Anticipating Problems 421 Chapter 21: Closing Up Shop 443 Part 5: The Part of Tens 461 Chapter 22: Ten Questions Every Prospective Small Business Owner Should Ask 463 Chapter 23: Ten Key Documents for a Small Business 471 Chapter 24: Ten Internet Resources You May Find Useful 479 Index 485