A comprehensive guide on what to expect when owning and operating this type of business, this book includes everything from choosing a unique identity to roasting, making, and serving coffee, espresso, and tea. Learn the steps to: * Turning beans into bucks. * Building a winning sales team. * Providing WOW! customer service. The two authors share their inside perspective on running a coffee bar, answering questions such as:...

"A true original-the first practical guide to patents written specifically for corporate scientists, engineers, and product developers Patents and Strategic Inventing spells out exactly what a typical corporate inventor needs to know about patents and patent strategy, as well as how these topics can be used to guide the creation of new products. It explains in clear, easy-to-understand language how to secure patents that deliver the most possible...

"Written for entrepreneurs and investors, this book describes how to profit from tackling climate change, one of this century's greatest challenges. Industry expert Dr. Jonathan Koomey acts as your company's scientific advisor, summarizing the business implications of the climate problem for both new and existing ventures. Koomey helps you effectively allocate scarce time and resources to the most promising opportunities, drawing upon his more than...

"It begins with a dream that just won't quit, the once-in-a-lifetime thunderbolt of pure inspiration, the obsession, the world-beater, the killer app, the next big thing. Everyone who wants to make the world a better place becomes possessed by a grand idea. But what does it take to turn your idea into action? [In this book, the author] offer[s] the essential guide for anyone starting anything, from a multinational corporation to a church group. ......

In One Simple Idea, Stephen Key reveals the entrepreneurial system he has used to generate billions of dollars without fronting or raising capital or getting involved in time-consuming product development tasks.

Used by more than 1.5 million business owners since its original publication, the new edition of this classic how-to guide provides any entrepreneur the tools to create a well-constructed business plan. All steps are included--from initial considerations to envisioning the organizational structure to creating a growth-powering marketing plan and building for the future with airtight financial documents. The book offers proven, step-by step advice...

"With less governmental regulation than any other business entity, the sole proprietorship is the business model of choice for most beginning entrepreneurs. Now in an updated and revised 3rd Edition, this valuable business guidebook provides business owners nationwide with everything they will need to set up and start a sole proprietorship in any state without using an attorney. Written in simple, straightforward language, everything for a sole proprietorship...

An invaluable how-to guide for entrepreneurs to raising capital investment-from start to finishIn difficult markets and uncertain times, entrepreneurial ideas thrive. Usually highly ingenious at identifying new opportunities, entrepreneurs are extremely adept at sowing successful seeds in the otherwise rockiest of grounds. But ideas can only get one so far and many entrepreneurs fail when they come to the major hurdle: how to find the money necessary...

"Are you ready to make a living from your craft? Applying her trademark "you-can-do-it" coaching style to the nuts and bolts of business planning, Kari Chapin covers all of the issues involved in turning your creative hobby into a successful business--from mapping out a business plan to expanding production and distribution, finding funding, and addressing legal matters. With this definitive guide, you'll discover how to grow your business beyond...

"This revised and updated 4th Edition includes everything necessary to set up a limited liability company in any state or Washington DC. This eBook includes all of the required forms in PDF format as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader* software. This new edition also includes all available state-required forms in fillable PDF format. Also included is a review of state LLC laws for all 50 states and Washington DC."--