In the real business world, where "money is tight and the rules of the game are loose," it's "street smarts" that will determine whether your new business is a success or a failure. Beating the Odds is an insightful guide to funding and running a new or in-the-works small business. The book presents a 10-step program that shows how to set goals, create a business plan with a realistic foundation, devise a detailed marketing plan, and obtain financing. ISBN:9780814478110