Veechi Curtis is a qualified accountant and consultant who specialises in small business finance, marketing and technology. She is the author of several business titles, including MYOB(r) Software For Dummies, 6th Edition and QuickBooks(r) QBi For Dummies.

Introduction. Part I: First Steps. Chapter 1: Is Small Business for You? Chapter 2: Buying a Business. Chapter 3: Getting into the Franchising Game. Part II: Jump In, Get Wet. Chapter 4: Planning for Success. Chapter 5: Getting the Legals Right. Chapter 6: Financing Your Business. Chapter 7: Marketing with Flair. Part III: People Power. Chapter 8: Becoming an Employer. Chapter 9: The Art of Management. Chapter 10: Making Service Your Business. Part IV: High Finance. Chapter 11: Cooking the Books. Chapter 12: Understanding Financial Statements. Chapter 13: Taming the Tax Tyrant. Part V: Leader of the Pack. Chapter 14: The Brains of the Outfit. Chapter 15: Building a Successful Website. Chapter 16: Promoting Your Website. Part VI: Horses for Courses. Chapter 17: Especially for Retailers. Chapter 18: Especially for Manufacturers and Wholesalers. Part VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Things To Do If You Hit Hard Times. Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Selling Your Business. Index.