An exceptional, one-of-a-kind how-to guide for black entrepreneurs. This important book, the second in an ongoing alliance between Wiley and Black Enterprise magazine, outlines in detail all that today's black entrepreneur needs to know to start and successfully run a small business. A former editor for BE, Wendy Beech offers essential, timely advice on every aspect of entrepreneurship, beginning with the basics-asking readers to perform a self-evaluation to determine whether they have what it takes (drive, patience, a winning attitude) to run a business. Drawing on her experience in writing about and researching the needs of the small business owner, she discusses topics that include defining and protecting a business idea, researching the industry and the competition, confronting legal issues, choosing a good location, writing a business plan, financing, and advertising. * Features examples and anecdotes from successful black entrepreneurs.