So, you want to start a small business? Have you ever thought you could run a business better than your boss does? Is it your dream to be self-employed? Do you wish for the day when you can call all the shots? Do you need the freedom and flexibility of business ownership to accommodate your lifestyle? Do you believe business ownership will provide you a better quality of life? Is business ownership the answer for how to support your family? The Small Business Start-Up Workbook is designed to thoroughly equip you to launch and run a successful business. What this book does not do is try to impress you with a few hundred additional and unnecessary pages of information which will not contribute to your success. My goal is not trying to impress you with everything I know. This book is a portion of what I know; it is the portion I believe you will need and appreciate when making the decision to start your own small business. I have worked very hard to keep this book direct, pertinent, and valuable. I believe it is enough and not too much. I hope you agree. The Small Business Start-Up Workbook is designed to provide you with a road-map to starting your business and save you thousands of dollars in consulting fees. In business, mistakes can be quite costly and lead to priceless "now-I-know" moments. This Step-by-Step guide will provide you with practical input that you can use immediately, from applying for your first business license and setting up an office, to creating your business name and logo, branding your business, and opening the doors. The Small Business Start-Up Workbook is a great place to help you prepare for the nuances of business ownership and decide if becoming an entrepreneur is your next move. Starting a business is a daunting task, regardless of your previous experience. Many people become paralyzed at the thought of business ownership. Prospective business owners may feel lost and confused by the questions: Who?, What?, Where?, When?, Why?, And how? Many people find themselves doing nothing rather than following their dream of becoming a successful business owner. Being prepared with what to expect will help you navigate the land mines along the way. America rose to greatness through the efforts of visionaries, hard workers, and risk takers. The greatest achievers in history created their legacies. They did not wait for opportunity to come seek them. As a business owner, I feel I have discovered one of life's greatest secrets: Business ownership is the very embodiment of the American Dream. I hope this book helps you dream big and helps make those dreams come true. Mark Torr, Author of The Small Business Start-Up Workbook"