Small Business Technology

Learn everything you need to start the business you’ve always dreamed of! This comprehensive, step-by-step guide walks the listener through everything an aspiring small business owner needs to know before getting started. It’s not as easy as just hanging up an “Open” sign and letting the money roll in! Planning every step of your business and being aware of all the questions, demands, and challenges you will face will make the difference between just opening up shop and actually running a successful business.

 Small Business for Dummies has been a leading resource for starting and running a small business. Calling upon their more than six decades of combined experience running small businesses, Eric Tyson and Jim Schell once again provide time-tested advice and the latest information on starting and growing a small business.     

This is a complete guide to how to create a plan for, open, operate, and market a new small business. This book intends to help you overcome fear and inspire you to own and operate your own small business.

As statistics tell us that most of the "ventureholics" who go out on their own to start a business will ultimately fail; and, as readers will learn, the main reason for this is because most businesses are not started the right way. Based on decades of experience working with small business owners, Michael Gerber will teach budding entrepreneurs his one-of-a-kind seven-step method - which is meant to be conceptualized long before the doors are ever opened.

Are you ready to connect with a wider audience? Do you want to know the best ways to leverage social media for your business? If you haven't used social media to market your brand, products and services, you're going to love how easy it is to get started.

Are you tired of trying to keep up with every platform, every trend, and every expert telling you to post more?

Your small business need not remain small. Reach more customers, tap into larger markets, and achieve optimal results with this audio guide on social media marketing! Almost everyone you know has at least one social media account. You’re living in a cave if you don’t have one or don’t at least know what it is. People from all walks of life use social media to either connect with loved ones and friends, be updated with current events, or entertain themselves with various content.

Artificial intelligence isn’t just for tech experts anymore. It’s now one of the easiest and smartest ways to make money online—and this book will show you exactly how to get started. This book is your beginner-friendly guide to using AI for income. Whether you're looking to start a side hustle, create passive income, or launch a small AI business, this book gives you real tools and step-by-step strategies that work. You don’t need coding skills. You don’t need a business degree. All you need is an internet connection and a little curiosity.

Unlock the power of AI with practical strategies designed for small business owners, start-up founders, and local store managers. This guide turns complex AI concepts into simple, actionable steps to help you make smarter decisions, fill operational gaps, and lead your business with confidence. Whether new to AI or looking to integrate it more strategically, this book helps you streamline workflows, save time, and accelerate growth.

AI Side Hustles 2025 by VentureNest Books is a practical guide for individuals looking to harness the power of artificial intelligence to create profitable side businesses. As technology advances swiftly toward 2025, the book encourages listeners to move beyond the constraints of traditional employment and explore new financial opportunities using AI.

Let’s face it: cybersecurity is one of those things we all know we should care about, like flossing or not eating dessert for breakfast—but who has the time? For small business owners especially, it’s easy to feel like you’re standing at the edge of a digital Grand Canyon, armed with little more than a paper umbrella for protection. But don’t panic—Protect Your Business in the Digital Age is here to help.

AI Made Simple: A Small Business Owners Guide to Mastering Artificial Intelligence is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping entrepreneurs and small business owners harness the power of AI. The book covers fundamental AI concepts and practical applications in business, including AI implementation strategies, enhancements in social media marketing, data analysis, business intelligence, customer service, and personalized recommendations. It also discusses AI's role in financial analysis and trading algorithms.

Hackers know the truth: small businesses are the easiest targets. Whether you’re a solopreneur, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, or run a healthcare or financial practice, your business holds valuable client data—and cybercriminals want it.

Since the publication of his first book Hacked Again, Scott Schober has dedicated himself to educating anyone who would listen by telling his own story of being hacked in the hope that others can learn from his own mistakes. Now, joined by his brother Craig, the two have set their sights on the biggest target of all: small businesses. Throughout Cybersecurity Is Everybody's Business, Scott and Craig contextualize the impact of these cyber attacks on your small business and daily lives to provide expert insight and a plan of attack for fending off future security breaches.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming business, communication, creativity, and everyday life. The question is no longer “Should I learn AI?” but rather “How fast can I start using it?” This book gives you that head start — without the jargon, confusion, or overwhelm.

Small businesses aren’t failing because they’re bad at what they do. They’re failing because they’re ignoring the biggest shift in business since the internet — and pretending AI “doesn’t apply to them.” This book fixes that… with zero jargon, zero hype, and plenty of sarcasm. Stop Doing Dumb S#!t is the no-BS guide every small business owner, operator, and leader needs to finally understand AI, automation, and modern technology — without feeling overwhelmed, talked down to, or forced into buying some overpriced “AI-in-a-box” software you’ll never use.

Cybercrime is a massive 21st-century problem and small businesses face a huge hurdle to effectively protect themselves and their customers, compared to larger firms. Budgets are tight and not fully understanding the risks means that gaps can easily be left. This practical guide acts like a pocket cyber-security consultant, helping you build a layered cyber-security strategy using a mixture of free and paid-for services. Just because you are a small business, it doesn’t mean you need to be a victim of cybercrime.

The general data protection regulation or GDPR is a 57,500+ worded legislation that applies to every business or organization that handles personal information of those citizens living in EU and the UK, regardless of the size of the organization. For many small businesses, complying with GDPR is a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be.

The Entrepreneur's Edge is the ultimate guide for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to harness the power of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and augmented/virtual reality to fuel growth and innovation. This all-in-one resource equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate these transformative technologies with confidence.

Automated Business Ideas Using AI by VentureNest Books helps entrepreneurs and business owners streamline their operations in the digital economy by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). The book addresses common challenges faced by businesses, such as overwhelming manual tasks and the pressure to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. This guide reveals innovative strategies for leveraging AI, focusing on how it can automate essential processes, analyze data for valuable insights, and allow business leaders to concentrate on growth rather than tedious operational tasks.