Written for anyone who has an idea for a business, but doesn't know how to go about starting it, Six-Week Start-Up 3rd Ed.takes readers from idea to "open-for-business." This unique book provides in-depth coverage on business concept clarification, goal definition, money matters, market research, sales, marketing, government requirements, hiring employees, and more. Designed to keep readers on track, Six-Week Start-Up 3rd Ed.includes week-by-week checklists, worksheets to sort through important issues and decisions, "Questions to Ask," "Red-Tape Alerts," resources, and expert advice from Rhonda Abrams, America's most read small business columnist.