Harvard Business Essentials: Entrepreneur's Toolkit: Tools and Techniques to Launch and Grow Your New Business »

Osborne (entrepreneurial studies, University of California-Los Angeles) takes a linear approach to the topics that concern entrepreneurs, from the initial question of whether to start a business to methods for cashing out. In between these two end points, the book explains methods for evaluating a business opportunity, describes various forms of business organization, and covers business models and plans, financing, and enterprise growth. Summaries and tips, as well as a glossary and reference appendices, are included. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR