The Virginia Entrepreneur's Guide

This book includes chapter on:•The stages of business growth•Developing business ideas, patents , trademarks, and copyrights•Marketing research•Regulations on doing business•Choosing a form of business•Raising capital•Forming a management team•Strategic planning•The marketing plan•Cash management financial management the business plan•The harvestPlus: A special section on Virginia's economyHighlights•Financial software included. In the book is a computer diskette with spreadsheet templates. You can generate financial statements for a business plan.•Database of business resources in Virginia. A comprehensive description of programs that provide assistance to companies is provided.