| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xxvi, 500 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 471-476) and index. |
| Contents |
Cover; Contents; Foreword, by Amelia Kassel; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Section One: Getting Started; Chapter 1 -- What's an Independent Info Pro?; Chapter 2 -- A Day in the Life of an Independent Info Pro; Chapter 3 -- The Joys and Frustrations of Being an Independent Info Pro; Chapter 4 -- Are You a Potential Independent Info Pro?; Chapter 5 -- Who You Are and What You Do; Chapter 6 -- Understanding Your Competition; Chapter 7 -- Structuring Your Business; Chapter 8 -- Before You Launch; Chapter 9 -- Setting Up Your Business; Chapter 10 -- You.com; Chapter 11 -- Business Apps for Info-Entrepreneurs. |
| Summary |
The essential handbook for every information entrepreneur, this is the indispensable guide to launching, managing, and growing an independent research firm. From beginning to end, this newly updated study navigates through every stage of the process introductory procedures, conducting the company, the ideal marketing methods, and maximizing research. From making key decisions and closing the sale to maintaining good relationships with clients and tapping into powerful information sources beyond the Web, this first-rate collection of tips, tricks, and techniques is the key to building a success. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Information services industry.
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Information services industry. |
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Information services.
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Information services. |
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Information consultants.
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Information consultants. |
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New business enterprises.
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New business enterprises. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Title |
Building and running a successful research business |
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Successful research business |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Bates, Mary Ellen. Building & running a successful research business. 2nd ed. Medford, N.J. : CyberAge Books/Information Today, ©2010 (DLC) 2010001419 |
| ISBN |
9781573879064 (electronic book) |
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1573879061 (electronic book) |
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9781573879156 (electronic book) |
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1573879150 (electronic book) |
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9780910965859 (paperback) |
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0910965854 (paperback) |
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