The aim of this book is to familiarise students with the theory and practice of small business management, including financial management and growth strategies. For those interested in growing
their own small firm, this book will help the reader better understand the challenges and rewards of being a small business owner-manger. In addition, Running and Growing a Small Business will
prove useful to small business owner-mangers as a general guide on how they might better manage their opportunities. Part A – Financing and growing a small business, contains four chapters that
deal with small business finance, including growth strategies and buying, selling and valuing small businesses. Part B – Structure, risk and legal issues in small business, consists of five
chapters that look at issues including franchising, IP, risk, and co-operative ventures. Table of Contents Part A – Financing and growing a small business
• Chapter 1 – Financing a small business
• Chapter 2 – Financial reports and analysis in a small business
• Chapter 3 – Growing a small business
• Chapter 4 – Buying, selling and valuing a small business Part B – - Structure, risk and legal issues in small business
• Chapter 5 – Franchising
• Chapter 6 – Legal issues for a small business
• Chapter 7 – Intellectual property
• Chapter 8 – Risk management in a small business
• Chapter 9 – Co-operatives
