Find the money to execute your brilliant business ideas Funding a Startup For Dummies drills down to the top question on the minds of entrepreneurs—where can you find the funds to launch your new business? Connecting the dots between your vision and the capital needed to make it happen can be one of the most challenging parts of entrepreneurship. This book helps you over that hurdle, giving you the essential information and advice you need to navigate the path from idea to execution of a business plan. Discover how to evaluate all the options available, from tapping into your own savings to traditional loans to newer options like crowdfunding. You’ll also dive into finding and negotiating with investors, as well as managing your capital once it’s in hand. Start by visualizing business success, and then put in the work to make it happen, with the help of this no-nonsense Dummies guide. Get an intro to the world of small-business finance Assess your financing needs and take stock of your current assets Evaluate your options for loans, grands, and subsidies Learn to approach investors and pitch your business idea Anyone in the early days of launching a business will find a treasure trove of valuable information in Funding a Startup For Dummies.
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- 2024
- 2023
This Training Guide is a truly informative and unique book, full of reliable and tested information - written for the admirers of this wonderful breed. It is an easy-to-read, and in-depth text which you will thoroughly enjoy, and it contains a wealth of interesting facts and reliable information. Contributed to by a series of specialist Great Dane trainers, this is a must have addition to your collection.
- 2022
Mind your online P's and Q's with this expert digital manners guide Conducting yourself online can be challenging. It sometimes seems like the web and social media is tailor-made to cause upset and anger. But, with the right guide, anyone can learn how to be a beacon of civility and politeness online. In Digital Etiquette For Dummies, a team of online communication experts share their combined insights into improving your presence on social media, writing emails that exude positivity and clarity, behaving correctly in virtual meetings, and much more. You'll become a paragon of politeness as you learn to apply the timeless rules of etiquette to the unique environment of the web, social media, email, Zoom, and smartphones. In this book, you'll also: Learn near-universal etiquette rules for email, social media, cellphones, and more Discover ways to make sure that your polite attitude isn't being lost in the text-only context of a business email Avoid common social media pitfalls and digital faux pas that can trip up even the most careful communicators A great handbook for anyone who uses digital communication in business or in their personal life (so, pretty much everyone), Digital Etiquette For Dummies also belongs on the reading lists of those trying to improve their online interactions on social media.
- 2021
MCA Microsoft Office Specialist (Office 365 and Office 2019) Study Guide
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
MCA Microsoft Office Specialist Study PowerPoint Associate Exam MO-300 is your roadmap to preparing for taking the MO-300 exam and earning the PowerPoint Associate (PowerPoint and PowerPoint 2019) certification. The following objectives are Major topics include creating, editing, and enhancing presentations and slideshows, including the ability to create and manage presentations, insert and format shapes and slides, create slide content, apply transitions and animations, and manage multiple presentations. This Study Guide also covers creating professional-grade sales presentations, employee training, instructional materials, and kiosk slideshows.Readers will also have access to Sybex's superior online test bank, includng hundreds of practice questions, flashcards, and a glossary of important terms.
- 2020
Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing
- 376 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The world runs on social media--and so should your business. While over 54 percent of users make purchasing decisions using social media, only 49 percent of companies have a documented social media strategy. Your business can't afford to be left behind.--Page 4 of cover.
- 2019
Go from Instagram newbie to star! Instagram is the fastest-growing social network in the world, soaring from 500 million to 1 billion active users in just two years. Users flock to the site thanks to its simplicity and use of the most popular social media features—image and video sharing, community, and personal insight. Instagram For Dummies is here if you're ready to get acquainted with the platform or want to find ways to do more with your Instagram account. Written by an team led by top Instagram trainer Jenn Herman, this book gives you tips for creating great Instagram images, personalizing your posts, connecting with the Instagram community, and working with Stories and IGTV. Access Instagram on a computer or mobile device Set up your profile Connect with others Share your stories Shoot better Instagram images From handling core functions to connecting with the Instagram community, this book shares the secrets you need to shine on social media like no other!
- 2018
Pro iOS Security and Forensics
- 172 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Chapter 1: Preparing Security Features Goal: The reader will know how to set up built-in access and shared security features for employee iPhones. · Screen Lock Methods and Features · Restrict Access to Apps · Change App Privacy Settings · Erase Data After Login Failure · Encrypting Your Device Chapter 2: Using Security Apps and Backup Goal: The reader will know about how to download third-party security apps and back up an iPhone. · Pre-Installed Security Apps · Finding Security Apps in the App Store · Adding Anti-Malware Apps · Backing Up Your iPhone Regularly · Using iTunes Securely Chapter 3: Connect to Your Network Securely Goal: The reader will understand the different types of network connections and how to secure them. · Different Connection Types · Create a Virtual Private Network · Secure your Wi-Fi Connection · Managing Your 4G/LTE Network Chapter 4: Creating Policies Goal: The reader will understand how to create effective policies and communicate them to others. · Corporate vs. Personal iPhones · Provisioning Policies for Device Management · Policies for Loss and Theft · Communicate Your Policies Chapter 5: Communicating About Security Goal: The reader will learn about iPhone safety and security practices to communicate to employees. · Look for the Hooks of Email Phishers · Staying Safe Browsing the Web · Managing App Permissions · Updating iOS and Apps Regularly Chapter 6: Recovering from Loss or Attack Goal: The reader will understand how to use apps to find, lock, and recover an iPhone. · Using Find my iPhone · Accessing Your iPhone Remotely · Using Recovery Mode · Accessing DFU Mode · Checking Your iPhone Apps, Settings, and Data
- 2018
Instagram for business for dummies
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Leverage the power of Instagram to promote your brand Instagram is the photo- and video-sharing app used by millions across the globe. More than just a social platform for users to share their experiences with family and friends, it's become a vital tool for business owners and marketers to create visual narratives about what makes them, and their products, different from everything else that's out there. Instagram For Business For Dummies shows you how to use the app to connect with your audience in a meaningful way as you showcase your products and offer a unique insider's view of your brand. Perfect for Instagram newbies or those who want to spruce up an existing account, this book helps you set up a powerful business profile, compose successful posts, and tell your story to the world. Install the app, set up your account, and track analytics Upload your photos and videos, and expand your reach with hashtags Use Instagram Stories and live video Create paid ads to reach your target audience Instagram For Business For Dummies will help you learn to use Instagram to connect with users in a fresh and relevant way—and instantly get ahead of the competition.
- 2014
GMAT Flash Cards
- 436 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Solid command of college-level English and math skills are vital for success among students taking the Graduate Management Admission Test. This set of 400 flash cards presents GMAT-level questions in both English and Math, with answers on their reverse sides. The cards make fine test preparation tools whether they are used alone or in tandem with Barron’s GMAT test preparation manual. The cards measure 4 1/2" by 2 3/4" and have a hole in one corner that accommodates an enclosed metal key-ring-style card holder. The ring allows students to arrange the flash cards for study sessions in any sequence that suits their learning needs.
- 2014
My Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Friendly, quick, and practical, this is the must-have companion for every Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 user.