RECOMMENDED READING

The Entrepreneurial Venture, William A. Sahlman, Howard H. Stevenson, Michael J. Roberts, and Amar Bhidé, Second Edition, 1999, Harvard Business School Press. Amazon.com price: $32

The authors attempt to deconstruct the entrepreneur, construct a business plan, and discuss everything from intellectual property to venture capital. The chapter titled "How to write a great business plan", by William A. Sahlman, provides a good overview of this topic.

Angel Investing, Mark Van Osnabrugge and Robert J. Robinson, 2000, Jossey-Bass Publishers. Amazon.com price: $26

In addition to explaining angel investing, this book discusses topics that every entrepreneur should consider before starting a company and meeting investors.

The Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Law, Constance E. Bagley and Craig E. Dauchy, 1998, West Educational Publishing Company. Amazon.com price: $30

You absolutely must read this book from beginning to end to appreciate the many business and legal details involved in starting a company. The text is fast-paced and not nearly as dry as the title might suggest. After you read it, you will understand the need for hiring a highly qualified corporate attorney right from the start.

Additional Resources:

For a glossary of commonly used business terms, refer to: http://entreworld.org/Content/Glossary.cfm