This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who want to write great business plans, create the right legal framework for your business, locate financing that suits your needs, develop and market the right product, hire the right employees for the right jobs, and build your business.

You’ll also gain understanding of the tactical side of running a small business, from pricing, budgeting for business expansion, and complying with government regulations to operational issues including managing your time, understanding financing and customer care.

Eric Tyson, MBA, is a financial counselor, syndicated columnist, and the author of bestselling For Dummies books on personal finance, taxes, home buying, and mutual funds including Real Estate Investing For Dummies.