Has anyone ever bought Mattew Leskos books and if so did they help?
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It is hard to find grants to start a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate (particularly Lesko), federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business. And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK - lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born.\n\nNonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. But still the info is the same - hardly any grants for starting a for profit business.\n\nEven SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html\n\n"The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments."\n\nHere is a listing of all federal grants for small businesses. See if there is any available for individuals for starting a business -- THERE'S NONE.\nhttp://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.BROWSE_BENEF_RPT.show\n\nMost of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs \n\nFor private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices." Entrepreneurs are apparently not one of them, so I take it they also don't have listings of private foundations who give grants to would-be entrepreneurs.\n\nhttp://www.cfda.gov\nhttp://www.grants.gov\nhttp://gtionline.fdncenter.org\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/grants.htm\nhttp://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html
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I have not, but if you really read the site, and read between the lines, I think they leave out some of the smaller variables.  Which can really make a big difference in some situations.  I read it and if I would of had the extra money, I would have bought it.  I still might.There is another site with a book about secrets the pros don't want you to know.  This book comes with a book about knot tying, and all sorts of software for the computer.  I think it may be a better deal, but in the same sense, it seems to good to be true, so it probably is.  I put the link up for you to check out.  I hope someone responds to this question with a yes so I can read the review myself.  If you get it, let me know, you can e-mail me.  I think it will greatly increase your chances, but it's kinda like reading a book about how to ride a bike, you can read it 20 times.  But until you get on the bike and practice, you'll never really do that good.\nP.S. I put up 2 sites with a plethera of free tips. Enjoy!!
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A number of the campus bookstores sell the textbooks used.  I'd try there first.  Otherwise, look on different bulletin boards around the campus.
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Buy them used, when possible.  Some online booksellers will provide descriptions of condition.\n\nhttp://www.powells.com \n(used, huge inventory)\n\nhttp://www.ebay.com \n(I've found great deals here, even on scholarly books)\n\nhttp://abebooks.com \n(for used and rare. not always the best prices, but you can use this site to determine the average price for almost any used book)
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ha, its called READING THE BOOK!!! if you havent purchased it yet you can get it for a deal at textbook411.com  good luck!
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No i havent but here's some links to customer reviews on amazon and barnes and noble (you have to scroll down to see them) Hope this helps!\n\nhttp://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=yh7svqWCkt&isbn=0375412018&itm=1\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375412018/sr=8-1/qid=1139864943/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-5358171-8958453?%5Fencoding=UTF8
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Yer talkin' to the old bookworm here, frequenter of used bookstores.\n\nThere is very little cash market for used books unless you follow a sales route yourself. I've watched a pittance change hands for boxes of books and many turned away because of overstocks or lack of interest.\n\nI turn mine into these bookstores for credit that allows me half off of the price of books that I buy from the store.\n\nIf you're looking for a return on the price you paid for them, your best bet is to donate them to a church or charitable book or rummage sale. They'll provide you with a receipt that you can use against your taxes, and it will be based on price you paid for the book, not what it can be resold for. Just make sure they're a 401c3 charity.\n\nSelling them on your own is the next best bet. In bulk at estate sales, thousand dollar encyclopedia sets go for $1, so you are unlikely to make much selling them by the box.\n\nGarage sale, flea market, eBay. Highlight them separately, sell them one by one or sets of one author or one genre.\n\nOr -- just trade them in and use them as credit toward future books.\n\nGood luck!
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I ordered my book(s) from SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, check out their website or look for it at any bookstore, like Borders or Barnes & Noble..good luck.
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"Don't sweat the small stuff" books are AWESOME!!!\nThey are short, sweet and practical!  Walmart carries them.  I would recommend these books to anyone.  I'm currently reading for the 1,000,000th time "Don't sweat the small stuff, it's all small stuff!"  You won't regret spending $10
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Yes, but in a very limited way.\nI would not say they are worth the money they charge.\nJust try getting hold of a good book on this subject. Rest all is practice.
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NO! I ordered them, had to pay 50 bucks, and what I got were a bunch of documents I had to read. They wanted me to fork over $150 if I wanted to get started. But I did some research and it is definitely a scam. I called them, wrote to them, and even emailed them. They sent me my money back fortunately. Don't do it.. don't do any of the "easy money" crap.. it's aaaaaall scam.
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Even if you can, please dont do this. The books are now available through http://www.amazon.com for quite low prices and are sold in bundles. The paperback editions are much cheaper as well. Please avoid piracy.\n\nhttp://insideram.blogspot.com/2005/07/stop-potter-piracy.html
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You can try selling them on half.com or Amazon Marketplace.  I sell mine in half.com all the time.  You could also try donating them to a used bookstore in town that is not affliated with a college, or to a vocational college or high school.  Also, try the library.  Some libraries take in used books to sell or to loan out as part of their collection.
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The author is Susan E. Eck. I don't know where you can purchase it but here is her contact information: http://www.susaneck.ca/contact.htm\n\nWebsite with her poetry: http://www.susaneck.ca/poems.htm\nWebsite with poetry from the book: http://www.poetry.com/publications/InternetBook.asp?FullName=A+Treasured+Token
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I suggest you have a look for the info on their online edition...;\nlink below
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Have you tried PowerBooks and National bookstore?
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Excellent site which is owned by e-bay however is not bidding, buyer purchases your books right away! Guaranteed!\nwww.half.com