At Start Smart, we believe in the adage, "publish or perish."  That's whay we take our expertise and what we learn in the field to develop books, guides, comprehensive training programs, and seminars for entrepreneurs and those who want to help them succeed (corporations, non-profits, schools, economic development organizations, etc.). 

Our Start Smart Guides can be customized with your company's logo and information so that you can use our hard work to promote your company or organization. Each Start Smart Guide also has a companion Seminar on CD, a turnkey solution for your company or organization to conduct information-packed seminars in conjunction with the information provided through the Start Smart Guides.

Below are our current offerings through our publishing division.

PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING BUSINESS CREDIT THE ULTIMATE BUSINESS PLAN PLANNER ACCESSING CAPITAL FOR GROWTH HOW TO WRITE A ONE PAGE STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL CREDIT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS CREDIT HOME STUDY PROGRAM CONTRACTOR'S COLLEGE TRAINING PROGRAM

PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING BUSINESS CREDIT Principles of Building Business Credit provides readers a comprehensive, systematic, yet simple approach to establishing a business credit profile and building business credit. The book teaches readers: - How to get business credit cards - How to qualify for loans - How to lease cars and equipment - How to form a corporation or LLC - How to do business with the government - How to get $100,000 in business credit   in 120-days and more    Principles of Building Business Credit is the best selling book in America on building business credit today. Download the Principles of Building Business Credit Information Package for more information, pricing, and how to order.   Download our Start Smart Publishing Catalog (includes all Information packages)     THE ULTIMATE BUSINESS PLAN PLANNER An effective business plan is the key to securing a small business loan or raising money from investors.  But too  often entrepreneurs don't know where to begin the process.  Well, we've simplified the business planning process with The Ultimate Business Plan Planner. The Ultimate Business Plan Planner breaks the business plan down into its core sections, provides descriptions and samples of each section, and provides the fill-in-the-blank space needed to create a winning business plan.  This book is a must for start-up entrepreneurs or entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses.  View a sample of The Ultimate Business Plan Planner now. Download The Ultimate Business Plan Planner Information Package for more information, pricing and how to order.    Download our Start Smart Publishing Catalog (includes all Information packages)     ACCESSING CAPITAL FOR GROWTH The key to securing funding for any for any start-up or growing business is understanding how and where to get the money you need for your business.  Accessing Capital for Growth teaches you how and where to get the money you need for your business in a concise, yet comprehensive manner. The real strenght of Accessing Capital for Growth, however, is in teaching you how to prepare your business before approaching a funding source, how to pre-qualfiy your business for financing, and it teaches you about creative and non-traditional financing strategies to help you get the financing you need for your business. View a sample of Accessing Capital for Growth now. Download the Accessing Capital for Growth Information Package for more information, pricing, and how to order.   Download our Start Smart Publishing Catalog (includes all Information packages)     HOW TO WRITE A ONE PAGE STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN We've taken lessons from the nation's top MBA programs and condensed them into this easy-to-follow guide on strategic business planning.  This four page guide streamlines the process of setting a mission, vision, values, objectives, and action plans for your organization, resulting in a one page strategic business plan that can be used to lead a company to its next level of business success. View a sample of How to Write a One Page Strategic Business Plan now. Download How to Write a One Page Strategic Business Plan Information Package for more information, pricing, and how to order. Download our Start Smart Publishing Catalog (includes all Information packages)     PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL CREDIT MANAGEMENT This book is currently unavailable while we revise it to include the new Credit Card Bill of Rights and other valuable information.  This book will be available by March 31, 2010.     BUSINESS CREDIT HOME STUDY PROGRAM The Business Credit Home Study Program is Start Smart's first home study course. It is a comprehensive, self-paced training program designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners to learn how to build a creditworthy, sustainable business from scratch. Visit our website,  www.iwantbusinesscredit.com to learn more and to order the Business Credit Home Study Program. If you are interested in ordering the course in bulk, please e-mail us with your Business Credit Home Study Program Bulk Order Inquiry. CONTRACTOR'S COLLEGE TRAINING PROGRAM Contractor’s College is a 10-module, turnkey construction business management seminar training program. Each modules includes a flash presentation, instructor’s guide, participant handouts, sample construction company business plans, and more. The modules include:  -       Module 1: Ultimate Business Planning for Contractors -       Module 2: Success through Certifications -       Module 3: Accessing Capital for Growth -       Module 4: Contractor’s Guide Personal Credit Managemement -       Module 5: Contractor’s Guide to Building Business Credit -       Module 6: Understanding Financial Statements -       Module 7: Responding to Requests for Proposals -       Module 8: Managing Risk in the Construction Business -       Module 9: Introduction to Surety Bonds -       Module 10: Introduction to Construction Project Management   Standard Program: $7,995 Customized Program: Call for pricing   Contractor's College is a recognized and branded program that has been conducted by the City of New Orleans, Capital Access Project (non-profit), and the Collaborative for Enterprise Development. Contact us today to learn how you can start a Contractor's College training program in your area.