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Say goodbye to dry presentations, grueling formulas, and abstract theories that would put Einstein to sleep -- now there's an easier way to master the disciplines you really need to know.McGraw-Hill's Demystified Series teaches complex subjects in a unique, easy-to-absorb manner, and is perfect for users without formal training or unlimited time. They're also the most time-efficient, interestingly written "brush-ups" you can find.Organized as self-teaching guides, ...

If you are thinking about raising money for your new business idea, your startup or existing company then this book will help. Understand what investors want, the investment sweet spot, how to pitch them, what they get for their investment, how to speed up the whole process and common mistakes which will could delay you by months. Comes with a range of Founder Tips that will put you ahead of your startup competition. Choose Your Startup: How to Fund Your Company focuses on the main ways to...

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Everything you need to know about running a successful home-based business!A comprehensive, common-sense guide to starting and running a successful home-based business that describes how to set up a home office, select the right business, find funding sources, basic finance and bookkeeping, and effective sales, marketing, and promotion techniques, with updated resources, a new sample business plan, the latest tax data, and more.

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Software as a service (or SaaS) is a way of delivering applications over the Internet—as a service. Instead of installing and maintaining software, you simply access it via the Internet, freeing yourself from complex software and hardware management.A good way to understand the SaaS model is by thinking of a bank, which protects the privacy of each customer while providing service that is reliable and secure—on a massive scale. A bank's customers all use the same financial systems and tech...

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Are you an entrepreneur, looking for investors take your venture to the next level? Do you want to start a business and wonder where to get the funds?This book reveals:* Where to to find investors and the best approaches to win their support* What investors are really looking for but won't tell you* How to persuade banks, business angels, VCs and public funders* Insider tips for compiling material that satisfies investors* Little-...

A complete reference to appraising and investing in lucrative electronic commerce businesses.Some 543,000 small businesses are started from scratch each month. The Website Investor explains how to buy existing website businesses and bypass the start-from-scratch process. The little known but massive marketplace for websites is unveiled along with a detailed guide to finding, evaluating, and acquiring profitable online businesses