Key personal financial planning areas and their far-reaching positive or negative implications are described in this guide for starting or acquiring a business. Entrepreneurs learn about starting their own business with discussions on various forms of business ownership, business plans, financing, family businesses, business documentation and records, and legal matters. More advanced topics include buying an existing business, assessing financial performance, break-even analysis, investment criteria, andproblems an investor faces on purchasing a small business enterprise. Franchises are also covered as a way to expand an existing business.
