So you want to start a business?

Nearly everyone has dreamed of owning a business, of being his/her own boss. But what does it take to start a business? And, more importantly, how can you minimize your risk and increase your chances for success?

This site provides information to help you approach your business vision wisely and learn how to find more help when you need it. It is not meant to be an exhaustive treatment but a broad overview of topics, since each business has unique concerns and it is up to you to learn the specific requirements for your business.

Being a small business owner is not for everybody. It takes risk, hard work, good decision-making, and luck. We hope this book provides you with the information you need to make choices that are best for you (and we wish you the best of luck!).

Other sites of interest:

• Master Checklist for Starting a Business
• Six Ways to Test Your Business Idea
• SBA Online
• Education Index Business Resources
• Idea Cafe's Business Directory
• U.S. Small Business Advisor
• About.com: Small Business Information
• Starting Your Own Business
• Business Owner's Toolkit
• Morebusiness.com
• Small and Home-Based Business Links
• Entrepreneur.com
• Small Business Knowledge Base
• Smart Business Supersite
  
  

This document was prepared by the San Joaquin Delta College Small Business Development Center. Send comments to: Gillian Murphy

Acknowledgements, disclaimers, etc.