BUILD, BRAND, GROW, & SELL YOUR BUSINESS
From business start-up to successful business sale and exit, Bizstrong offers tools and tips from business strategist and author Barbara Findlay Schenck. Images and links throughout the site link to her books and columns. Also visit her Amazon Author Page and her Entrepreneur Magazine column collection for more information and advice.
BUSINESS SUCCESS LIBRARY
With more than a quarter million copies sold, Business Plans Kit For Dummies, now in its 5th edition, guides you through the process of generating your business idea, mapping strategic direction, developing a business plan, and growing your business in the ever-changing business arena. Book purchase includes download access to over 100 worksheets and a template for designing and creating your business plan.
By Steven Peterson, Peter Jaret, Barbara Findlay Schenck
A BrandChannel "Book of the Month," Branding for Dummies, now in its 2nd edition, demystifies what brands are, why they matter, and how to build and protect a distinctive, influential, positive brand for you and your business. Translated into numerous languages, this is a go-to branding resource for individuals, businesses, college courses, ad agencies, and marketing firms.
By branding expert Bill Chiaravalle and Barbara Findlay Schenck
A Small Business Book Award winner, Small Business Marketing Kit For Dummies, now in its 3rd edition, includes digital access to more than 50 downloadable forms and worksheets. Count on it for everything you need to know about marketing, including how to write and implement your marketing plan. It also features spotlight advice from 10 small business experts.
By Barbara Findlay Schenck
The BizBuySell Guide to Selling Your Business,, now in its 10th Anniversary edition, has won praise from the SBDC, major business brokerages, and leading small business leaders. Make it the roadmap to follow as you prepare to reap a final round of value from your business. The first part covers estimating business value, enhancing business attractiveness, and setting your exit plan. Final chapters guide you through the process of reaching buyers, negotiating and closing the sale, and transitioning the business to its new owner. The guide is accompanied by a free digital toolkit of worksheets and resources.
Download the guide in text or audio version here or purchase a print copy here.