Starting a business is the ultimate dream for many hopeful entrepreneurs. The Canadian best-selling Business For Beginners demystifies this complex process by guiding the reader through each step, right from the often-asked question: Where do I start? The message this book carries is universal. The key to its success is simplicity. Written in a down-to-earth, grass roots friendly style, this book leaves no stone unturned yet doesn't frighten or threaten the reader with complex word usage.
Business For Beginners is full of helpful resources, check lists, quizzes and samples. It is being used in various self-employment courses as a text and resource book, including classes where English is a second language and in high school entrepreneurial courses. END
Frances McGuckin has been a small business consultant for over 15 years and has nearly thirty years of diversified business experience. She is a small business specialist and a speaker, writer, author and consultant in the field of entrepreneurship. She has been nominated for many business awards, including the prestigious 1999 Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She teaches entrepreneurship at various colleges and institutions and is actively involved in both her province and community helping small businesses succeed. She is a Director of the Langley Chamber of Commerce and sits on various committees related to small business. She has been a guest on many TV shows, including national, as a small business expert.