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------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 READ FIRST Page 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 HOME OFFICE JUICER is intended to provide general informa- tion and background in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold and distributed with the understanding that the publisher and any distributor are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, insurance, or other professional services or advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. 10 The fact that a product, service or company is listed in this resource list does not indicate that MCR Software endorses the product, service or company. The addresses and phone numbers listed here were verified in early 1995. 25 There's a comprehensive directory of Associations, Trade and Professional Organizations. It's called the ASSOCIATIONS YELLOW BOOK. For more information, current pricing and information about other directories, contact: . MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY 900 Pages; 104 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor, #1000 Subscription $170; New York, NY 10011 2 Editions per Subscription; Phone: 1-212-627-4140 Fax: 1-212-645-0931 35 BarterNews explores creative ways to use Barter as a "business tool in your purchasing, marketing and financing efforts to propel your company forward in today's competi- tive, mind boggling, fast changing times...a staggering $600 billion-a-year way of doing business worldwide...Use your assets as you would cash. BarterNews reports on many different ways it is done as well as who is doing it. . BarterNews Phone: 714-831-0607 4 issues P. O. Box 3042 Fax: 714-831-9378 per year Mission Viejo, CA 92690 Subscription: $40 per year 40 To get a free catalog of books about business, money matters, work place, organizational, legal, etc., contact: . NOLO PRESS 950 Parker Street Berkeley, CA 94710 . Phone: 1-800-992-6656 in 510 area code: 549-1976 Fax: 1-800-645-0895 in 510 area code: 548-5902 EMail NoloInfo@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 BUSINESS PLAN Page 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 50 The Successful Business Plan: Secrets and Strategies Published by Oasis Press $21.95 ISBN 1-55571-194-4 Order from: PSI Research 1-800-228-2275 1-503-479-9464 . Order from: "Now you can find out what venture capitalists and bankers really want to see before they will fund a company. This book gives you their tips and insights. The Abrams Method of Flow-Through Financials breaks down the chore into easy to manage steps, so you can end up with a fundable proposal." 55 Get a free issue of BOARDROOM REPORTS. Covers a wide variety of business topics. Summarizes best information from a variety of sources. Request a sample copy and current subscription information by writing: . BOARDROOM REPORTS 24 issues $49.00 Attn: Subscription Center Box 50387 Boulder, CO 80321-0387 Phone: 1-800-234-3834 60 "Standard & Poor's Register of Corporations, Directors and Executives CD-ROM" is "the fastest way to find information on American business...it's the ideal business reference source for sales organizations, fund raisers, executive recruiters,... - anyone who needs business information. It provides a database of more than 55,000 leading companies, with names and titles of over 400,000 executives..." Standard & Poor's Phone: 1-800-221-5277 25 Broadway New York, NY 10004 70 THE ECONOMIST is the most influential magazine in the world. It covers Business, Finance, Science, World Politics and Current Affairs. What the ECONOMIST writes about on Friday, newspapers cover the next week. If you're interested in timely information - check it out. This weekly publication costs $125 per year. . THE ECONOMIST P.O. Box 58524 Boulder, CO 80322-8524 Phone: 1-800-456-6086 80 MIDNIGHT ENGINEERING is a magazine for software developers and hardware engineers trying to bring out products on a shoestring budget. Good articles on all aspects of small business including marketing, advertising, contracts, printing, etc. For current subscription rates write to: . MIDNIGHT ENGINEERING 1700 Washington Avenue Rocky Ford, CO 81067 . Phone: 719-254-4558 Fax: 719-254-4517 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 COMPUTER Page 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 130 DTP Catalog for ARTISTS & DESIGNERS is a 48 page full color catalog for computer artists. Their mission statement is: "Quite simply, we sell digital art supplies - productivity tools for computer artists, graphic designers and other people who create graphics-related output during the course of their daily business life." To get your copy contact: PUBLISHER'S TOOLBOX 8845 S. Greenview Drive, Suite 8 Middleton, Wisconsin 53562-9976 1-800-390-0641 Fax: 608-828-1112 150 "The Consultant's Kit: Establishing and Operating Your Successful Consulting Business" $34.95 1991 Author: Dr. Jeffrey Lant, Order Code: #0124 Available from The New Careers Center, phone: 303-447-1087 . Catalog Description: "We usually avoid carrying $35 books, but in a very few cases the expense seems justified. This is such a book -- brimming with insights, tips and ideas, written by an acknowledged expert who quickly, easily and specifically shows you what works -- and what doesn't...How to find and retain clients, get retainer money each month.." 170 HOW TO OBTAIN COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK AND PATENT PROTECTION FROM THE UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE is a U. S. Government publication. SN 048-002-00117-6 $1.50 1993 31 Pages Catalog Description: "Describes the protection of copy- rights, trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights available from the United States Customs Service and how to obtain it." . Order Phone: 1-202-783-3238 Superintendent of Documents 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time P.O. Box 371954 24 Hour Fax: 1-202-512-2250 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 175 COLLECT THOSE DEBTS! $8.95; 128 Pages; 3rd Edition 10/92 How to get your money and still keep your customers. Author: Timothy Paulsen ISBN 0-88908-541-2 To Order Call Self-Counsel Press: 1-206-676-44530 . Catalog Description: "The book clearly explains effective ways of dealing with delinquent accounts, from how to write a friendly but firm overdue letter to using persuasive phone techniques, negotiating with stubborn non-payers to tracking down a debtor who has skipped town." 190 "How to Start and Operate a Mail-Order Business" 1993 Author: Dr. Julian Simon, $39.95, Order Code: #0874 Available from The New Careers Center, phone: 303-447-1087 . Catalog Description: "Mail-order sales are growing almost five times as fast as retail sales, and this book provides everything you need to know to get a mail-order business off to a good start and then keep it running smoothly, efficien- tly and profitably. We've seen dozens of books on the sub- ject and don't think any of them seriously compete with Simon's...500 products that sell successfully by mail..." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 DIRECT MAIL Page 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 225 TARGET MARKETING is the "Magazine of Direct Response Media and Technology." They say, "Get ideas you can take to the bank! The new Target Marketing has hundreds of tips and techniques to help you make more money!" They cover Lists, Catalogs, Fund Raising, Creative, Telemarketing and Global Marketing. To get your free subscription application contact: . Target Marketing Fax: 1-215-238-5412 P.O. Box 12827 Philadelphia, PA 19108-0827 230 MEMO TO MAILERS is a Free Newsletter from the Post Office. It keeps you up to date on rates, services and how to save money on your mailings. To get this free publication write to: . MEMO TO MAILERS Attn: National Customer Support Center 6060 Primacy Parkway #101 Memphis, TN 38188-0001 270 GUIDE TO AMERICAN DIRECTORIES lists over 8,000 directories of every kind. Covers over 200 major classifications of business, industry and the professions. Completely indexed, with each directory publishers complete address and phone number. 1994 Edition, 520 pages, $85.00 Available from: . B. Klein Publications P.O. Box 8503 Coral Springs, FL 33075 Phone: 1-305-752-1708 Fax: 1-305-752-2547 275 DISTRIBUTOR'S & WHOLESALER'S ADVISOR Alexander Research & Communications, Inc. 215 Park Avenue South, Suite #1301 New York, NY 10003 . Phone: 1-212-228-0246 Fax: 1-212-228-0376 . A bi-monthly newsletter; 8 pages; $167 per year. Call for a free issue. Covers Management Strategies, Purchasing and Inventory Management, Financial Strategies, Logistics and Warehousing, Sales Management, Technology, and more. 290 THE ULTIMATE NO B.S., NO HOLDS BARRED, KICK BUTT, TAKE NO PRISONERS AND MAKE TONS OF MONEY BUSINESS SUCCESS BOOK. $8.95 168 Pages; First Edition: Feb. 1993 Author: Dan Kennedy, a.k.a. The Professor of Harsh Reality To Order Call or Write: Self-Counsel Press: 1-206-676-4530 1704 N. State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 . Catalog Description: "Dan Kennedy knows what being an entrepreneur is all about...he has been on the front lines for over 20 years. This hard-working book is written in the author's infectious and spirited style...from bottom to top. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 EXPORT Page 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 330 Free Export Hotline gives small U.S. companies information about how to export their goods and services. You can get immediate information with the Fax-Back retrieval system if you have a Fax machine. The service is run by AT&T. For an up-to-date list of available documents call: 800-872-9767 Note: When you use the Fax-Back service you pay for the Fax call. 335 For a Free listing of U.S. Government publications about Exporting and Foreign Trade write to: . Free Bibliographies U.S. Government Printing Office Stop: SM Washington, DC 20402 . Request SB-123 (Foreign Trade and Tariff) 355 This publication covers plans, ideas, and strategies for family businesses. For current subscription information, call or write: . FAMILY BUSINESS REVIEW Published quarterly Jossey-Bass Publishers $52 per year - individuals; 350 Sansome Street 5th Floor $82 for libraries, etc. San Francisco, CA 94104-1310 . Phone: 1-415-433-1767 Fax: 1-415-433-0499 365 "Guerrilla Financing: Alternative Techniques to Finance Any Small Business" Authors: Blechman & Levinson, 1991, $19.95 Order Code: #2778, Available from New Careers Center, 1515 23rd St. Boulder, CO 80306 Phone 1-303-447-1087 . Catalog Description: "If you can get the full amount of money you need to get your business started on a sound financial basis, you'll be much less vulnerable to failure than most small business start-ups. Even if you've been turned down by your bank, run out of collateral, established poor credit...the nontraditional techniques...can help." 375 "Tips and Traps When Buying a Franchise" Author: Mary Tomzack, 256 Pages, 1994, Stock #337 $14.95 Available from: IFA Publications Phone: 1-800-543-1038 P.O. Box 1502 Cranberry Township, PA 16066-0502 . Catalog Description: "In this candid, hard-hitting book, Mary Tomzack, herself a successful franchise owner, expertly steers potential buyers around the pitfalls and guides them to making a smart lucrative purchase." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 FRANCHISE Page 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 400 The U.S. Department of Commerce publishes a survey that lists over 1,000 franchisors. It's called: FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES HANDBOOK (1991, 324 pg) and makes it possible for entrepreneurs to benefit from the experience of success- ful companies and for potential investors to compare terms. It's $16; Ask for publication S/N 003-009-00596-5 . U.S. Government Books Order Phone: 202-783-3238 Superintendent of Documents 24 Hour Fax: 202-512-2250 P.O. Box 371954 Or the nearest Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 Government Bookstore. 420 FRANCHISING WORLD is a publication of the IFA (International Franchise Association) whose mission is: "To enhance and to safeguard the business environment for franchisors and franchisees worldwide." This 62 page color publication is published bimonthly. The annual subscription cost is $12.00 Call or write: . International Franchise Association (IFA) 1350 New York Ave., N.W. #900 Washington, D.C. 20005-4709 Phone: 202-628-8000 Fax: 202-628-0812 440 "Making Money with Your Computer at Home" $12.95 Authors: Paul and Sarah Edwards, 1993, Order Code: #2757 Available from New Careers Center, phone: 1-303-447-1087 . Catalog Description: This up-to-date guide profiles 75 different computer-based businesses, including a description of the business, start-up-costs, potential earning, market- ing techniques, resources for getting started and answers to 47 critical questions on how to select, plan and manage your new enterprise..." The authors write a column for "Home Office Computing" magazine and are considered experts. 460 The "Whole Work Catalog" contains a listing of books that address the needs of home offices and small business. To get your copy of their 32 page catalog call or write: . NEW CAREERS CENTER, INC. 1515 23rd St., Box 339 Boulder, CO 80306 . Phone: 303-447-1087 Fax: 303-447-8684 470 HOME OFFICE COMPUTING is a magazine that deals with computing issues that small businesses operating out of the home encounter. For current subscription rates call or write to: . HOME OFFICE COMPUTING P. O. Box 51344 Boulder, CO 80321-1344 . Phone: 800-288-7812 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 IMPORT Page 7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 480 IMPORTING INTO THE UNITED STATES 1993 U. S. Government Publication 048-002-00116-8 $6.50 Catalog Description: "Outlines procedures required to import commodities into the United States. Includes Sections on: Customs Organization; Entry of Goods; Invoices; Assessment of Duty; Classification and Value;..." . Superintendent of Documents Phone: 1-202-783-3238 P.O. Box 371954 Fax: 1-202-512-2250 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 500 A computerized price comparison of 350 leading insurance companies is available for Free. For more information contact: . QUOTESMITH CORPORATION 8205 S. Cass Ave. #102 Darien, IL 60561 Phone: 1-800-556-9393 Fax: 1-708-515-0270 515 BOARDWATCH MAGAZINE - "Guide to Online Information Services and Electronic Bulletin Boards" - They write about anything that has to do with modems and the Internet. They also publish a list of the "Top 100 BBSs." This monthly publication costs $36 per year. . Phone: 1-800-933-6038 Phone: 1-303-973-6038 Modem: 1-303-973-4222 540 INTERNET WORLD is a monthly magazine devoted to covering all aspects of the Internet. You'll find information about sites, resources, happenings, cultural issues, business, multimedia, government, sports, etc. Subscriptions are $49 per year. . INTERNET WORLD Phone: 1-800-MECKLER Internet: neubarth@mecklermedia.com 560 The INTERNET LETTER covers policy, commerce and general demographics news and information about the Internet. Each issue of this monthly newsletter provides a list of new Internet services and data bases. Subscription rates are $299 per year. . INTERNET LETTER Phone: 1-800-NET-WEEK Internet: info@netweek.com World Wide Web: http://www.infosphere.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 INVESTIGATORS Page 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 565 Protect your assets. Investigate before you invest in any business, franchise, or employee. Get your free copy of REFERENCE GUIDE TO INVESTIGATION SERVICES by calling or faxing: . PINKERTONS Phone: 1-800-232-7465 Fax: 1-704-522-5820 575 The Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business Nolo Press $22.95; Order Code: RUNS ISBN 0-87337-174-7 Author: Attorney Fred S. Steingold To Order Call Nolo Press: 1-800-992-6656 . Catalog Description: "This book is an essential resource for every small business owner, whether you are just start- ing out or are already established. Find out how to form a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, negotiate a favorable lease, hire and fire employees, write contracts and resolve business disputes." 630 Free Catalog offering Marketing Tools to help increase your business. SURE FIRE SUCCESS CATALOG contains information about books, seminars, promotions, etc. To get your free copy write to: . JEFFREY LANT ASSOCIATES 50 Follen Street #507 Cambridge, MA 02138 . Phone: 617-547-6372 635 BeaverPrints will provide you with Free Software so you can turn your "computer into a money-making marketing machine." Their software enables you to "Create powerful brochures in minutes...at your desktop!" They make their money by selling you the papers for your laser printer, photocopier, quick printer or copy shop. Software offer may expire on 2/15/95 or it may be extended. Contact for free catalog: . BeaverPrints Phone: 1-800-9Beaver 305 Main Street Fax: 1-800-Beaver4 Bellwood, PA 16617 645 The NEWS MEDIA YELLOW BOOK "offers direct access to over 25,000 journalists and opinion makers at over 2,700 leading news media organizations that cover national news." The publication has seven indexes so you can find journa- lists by beat. Published quarterly; Over 1,000 pages. Price for subscription: $225.00. Four editions per subscription. . MONITOR LEADERSHIP DIRECTORIES, INC. 104 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor New York, N.Y.10011 Phone: 1-212-627-4140 Fax: 1-212-645-0931 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 MEETINGS Page 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 650 A free subscription to SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS is available to qualified people in the meetings, exhibits and incentive travel industries. To get a subscription form write to: . SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS Monthly Publication, 190 Pgs. 355 Park Avenue South Paid Subscription - $48 New York, NY 10010 . Phone: 212-592-6263 Fax: 212-592-6409 "The Authority on Meetings and Incentive Travel Management" 655 The Credit Repair Kit 1993 Paperback, $19.95 Author: Ventura Order Code #4090 Available from: New Careers Center - Phone: 303-447-1087 Fax: 303-447-8684 . Catalog Description: Used properly, credit is a tool which can help you launch a business, achieve your goals... Ventura, an attorney specializing in credit issues, gives you all the information you need to be fully in control of your credit. Recommended for those who need to repair their bad credit, those who have no credit history..." 670 Get a free catalog offering over 100 business gifts and personal motivation tools. Send your business card to: . SUCCESSORIES 919 Springer Drive Lombard, IL 60148 . Or Call: 1-800-535-2773 "Successories is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations realize their full potential." 675 START YOUR OWN BUSINESS Harris Publications, Inc. 1115 Broadway New York, NY 10010 . Phone: 1-212-807-7100 Fax: 1-212-627-4678 . The Magazine of Money Making Ideas Published quarterly; Single copy price $2.95. 82 pages in current issue. 690 PUBLISHING NEWSLETTER, Second Edition, $13.95, 240 Pages Author: Howard Penn Hudson Available from: Ad-Lib Publications, Phone: 1-800-669-0773 . Catalog Description: This book makes an excellent introduction and guide for anyone considering publishing a newsletter. It includes chapters on all aspects of news- letter publishing: research, design, editorial, production, advertising, and subscription management. The book features a special chapter on how to find your niche." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 ON-LINE BIZ Page 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 695 "The Information Broker's Handbook" $30.95 Author: Sue Rugge, 1992, Order Code: #2227 Available from New Careers Center, phone: 1-303-447-1087 . Catalog Description: Information brokering is one of the hottest entrepreneurial fields of the 90s, and this is clearly one of the most comprehensive, authoritative, up-to- date guides to the opportunities available. Starting from scratch Sue Rugge grew her own information brokerage company to the $2 million annual sales level and she covers all the nuts and bolts here. Includes free disk of business forms." 705 America Online has a variety of services of interest to the home office and small business entrepreneur. Such as: Career Center Help Wanted USA Strategies for Business Microsoft Small Business Center Nightly Business Report Home Office Computing AMERICA ONLINE 8619 Westwood Center Drive #200 Vienna VA 22182-2285 800-827-6364 703-448-8700 735 BUSINESS CONCEPTS Publishing and Business Consultants 951 South Oxford, Suite #109 P.O. Box 75392 Los Angeles, CA 90006 . Phone: 1-213-732-3477 . A quarterly publication listing business opportunities. 92 pages; $29.99 per year. 740 The Inventor's Notebook $19.95 Published by Nolo Press Order Code: INOT Authors: Fred Grissom & Attorney David Pressman To Order Call Nolo Press at: 1-800-992-6656 . Catalog Description: "The best protection for your patent is adequate records. The Inventor's Notebook helps you document the process of independent inventing with forms, instructions, references to relevant areas of patent law, a bibliography of legal and non-legal aids and more." 745 A variety of Audio and Video training materials and seminars for both managers and employees is available from CareerTrack. For a copy of their Free catalog, call or write to: . CareerTrack 3085 Center Green Drive P.O. Box 18778 Boulder, CO 80308-1778 . Phone: 1-800-334-1018 1-303-440-7440 Fax: 1-800-622-6211 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 POSTAGE METER Page 11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 765 New customers may still be eligible for 90 days free rent on a Postage Meter from Pitney Bowes. To find out call: . PITNEY BOWES: 1-800-672-6937 . Other companies that rent Postage Meters are: . Friden Alcatel: 1-800-624-7892 Ascom Hasler: 1-203-926-1087 770 TECHNIQUE Magazine, "the how-to-guide to successful communications" offers an "entire year of great presentation tips, brilliant newsletter ideas and incredible advertising tricks all for $22.95." The basic annual subscription is $39.00. The code number for the special rate is #9BTW70. The publication is available from: . TECHNIQUE Phone: 1-800-272-7377 1P. O. BOX 9164 Fax: 1-201-271-9601 Hyattsville, MD 20797-8110 800 This directory lists over 600 printers of books, catalogs, magazines...With this new edition you can locate a quality printer specializing in what you need at a reasonable price. . DIRECTORY OF PRINTERS 1994-1995 Edition $14.95 352 Pages by Marie Kiefer and John Kremer Ad-Lib Publications P. O. Box 1102 Fairfield, IA 52556 Phone 1-800-669-0773 810 The Publicity Handbook, $19.95 350 Pages, Softcover Author: David R. Yale Available from: Ad-Lib Publications, Phone: 1-800-669-0773 . Catalog Description: The right kind of publicity can mean the difference between success and failure. Here are practical, easy-to-use techniques and inside information to gain publicity for your product or service in newspapers, magazines, television or radio. Includes sources and services available to publicists: book, tapes, computer software, databases, media directories, newswires and more." 820 When your customer needs your product the very next day and is willing to pay extra, here's who you can call: Airborne Express 800-962-7094 DHL Worldwide 800-225-5345 Federal Express 800-238-5355 United Parcel 800-742-5877 US Post Office 800-222-1811 . Many of these carriers will make a pickup at your home or office for an extra charge. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 SMALL BIZ Page 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 835 SMALL BUSINESS SERVICE BUREAU 554 Main Street P.O. Box 15014 Worcester, MA 01615-0014 . Phone: 1-508-756-3513 1-800-343-0939 SBSB "provides small businesses with the benefits of group buying power, management assistance and legislative action." They have over 35,000 members and offer group insurance programs, newsletters, Ten Commandments for Success, etc. 855 SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS is an annual publication put together by Pacific Bell Directory, U.S. Small Business Administra- tion and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). "Each issue includes business tips and articles about other entrepreneurs." . To get your free copy call: 1-800-848-8000 880 "How to Publicize HIGH TECH Products and Service" $29.95 Author Dan Janal, Order Code: BK02 Available from The SoftPub Catalog, phone: 1-800-763-8782 . Catalog Description: "This is a guidebook and teaching tool for beginning publicists, a reference for experienced pro- fessionals and a hands-on workbook for companies with limited PR experience. Insightful anecdotes, sample mat- erials, and thought-provoking worksheets help readers create professional materials that will gain favorable attention from editors." 895 If your home business involves software development then a good general purpose catalog of programming tool is available from PROVANTAGE, formerly the Programmers Connection. To get a copy of their current catalog call or write to: . PROVANTAGE 7249 Whipple Avenue NW North Canton, OH 44720-7143 . Phone: 800-336-1166 216-494-8715 905 The PROGRAMMERS'S PARADISE Catalog is a 128 pages color catalog of special interest to software developers. You'll find something of interest here for every language and target platform. To get your free subscription, contact . Programmer's Paradise P. O. Box 560 Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735 . Phone: 1-800-445-7899 Fax: 1-908-389-9227 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 SPEECHES Page 13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 910 DON'T TALK: COMMUNICATE U.S. Government Publication; S/N 008-040-00090-7 $1.75 This 47 page booklet is "designed to be used as a reference and guide for anyone in any phase of communicating information through oral briefings or presentations." First published in 1980; reproduced in 1987. . Order Phone: 1-202-783-3238 Superintendent of Documents 8:00AM to 4:00PM Eastern Time P.O. Box 371954 24 Hour Fax: 1-202-512-2250 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 915 Free catalog of Audio and Video supplies - 160 pages - with thousands of exclusive and hard to find items for all levels of video and audio production. Contact: . MARKERTEK VIDEO SUPPLIES 4 High Street Saugerties, NY 12477 . Phone: 1-800-522-2025 1-914-246-3036 "America's Largest Professional Audio & Video Supply Catalog 940 Free 50 page color catalog of Graphic Supplies for DTP/CAD, Designers, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, etc. Their catalog says, "Fidelity is America's number one source for graphic arts supplies and equipment. For your copy, call or write to: . Fidelity Products Company 5601 International Pkwy. P.O. Box 155 Minneapolis, MN 55440-0155 . Phone: 1-800-326-7555 Fax: 1-800-842-2725 960 Free Catalog of Office Supplies. Their catalog is several hundred pages; their prices are competitive and the service is excellent. We've been using them for years. To save money on your office supplies, write to: . QUILL CORPORATION 100 Schelter Road Lincolnshire, IL 60069-3621 . Phone: 708-634-8000 Fax: 708-634-5708 980 Preprinted laser papers can give a small business with a laser printer eye-catching communications without breaking the budget. Letterheads, envelopes, business cards, mailing labels, post cards, etc. are available from the following companies. Call them to find out how to get their catalogs. BEAVERPRINTS 1-800-9-BEAVER IDEA ART 1-800-433-2278 IMAGE STREET 1-800-323-6230 PAPER DESIGN WAREHOUSE 1-800-836-5400 PAPERDIRECT 1-800-A-PAPERS QUEBLO 1-800-523-9080 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 TAX PAMPHLETS Page 14 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1010 These following publications, of interest to home office entrepreneurs, are free from the IRS. Call 1-800-829-3676. #334 Tax Guide for Small Business #463 Travel, Entertainment and Gift Expenses #508 Taxable and Non-Taxable Income #529 Miscellaneous Deductions #533 Self-Employment Tax #535 Business Expenses #538 Accounting Periods and Methods #541 Tax Information on Partnerships #542 Tax Information on Corporations 1020 Top Tax Saving Ideas for Today's Small Business $14.95 Published by Oasis Press ISBN 1-55571-313-0 Order from: PSI Research 1-800-228-2275 1-503-479-9464 . Catalog Description: "An extensive summary of every imaginable tax break that is still available in today's "reformed" tax environment. Deals with the various entities that the owner/manager may choose to operate a business. Identifies a wide assortment of tax deductions, fringe ben- efits, and tax deferrals. Includes a simplified checklist of recent tax law changes with an emphasis on tax breaks." 1030 When you have an 800 number your customers can call you for free. You pay for the call. An inbound 800 service will cost you about $20 per month plus about 20 cents per minute of use. You don't even need an extra telephone line. Tell any of the following you're interested in an Inbound 800 WATS line and they'll quote you their current prices. . AT&T: 800-222-0400 MCI: 800-888-0800 Sprint: 800-877-2000 1040 PRACTICAL TIME MANAGEMENT $7.95; 2nd Edition 12/92 144 pg How to Get More Things Done in Less Time Author: B. C. McRae; Self Counsel Press; ISBN 0-88908-281-2 To Order Call: 1-800-663-3007 1-206-676-4530 . Catalog Description: "Here's sound advice for anyone who needs to develop practical time management skills. It is designed to help any busy person...use time more effective- ly...shows how to get more done in less time...you remain in control. Exercises and worksheets are provided so you can immediately apply the new techniques to your own life." 1055 "TRADESHOW WEEK is the Wall Street Journal of the Tradeshow Industry..." "Since 1971, The Only Weekly Source of News & Statistics on the Tradeshow Industry." Published 49 times a year Tradeshow Week is 32 pages and costs $299. The subscription price includes the following directories: Tradeshow 200 ($50), Major Exhibit Hall Directory ($75), and Tradeshow Services Directory ($95). Contact: Tradeshow Week Phone: 1-800-521-8110 P.O. Box 31] Providence, NJ 07974-9903 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 TRADEMARK Page 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1060 Trademark: How to Name Your Business & Product Nolo Press $29.95 Order Code: TRD ISBN: 0-87337-157-7 Authors: Attorneys McGrath & Elias & Shena To Order Call Nolo Press: 1-800-992-6656 . Catalog Description: "Every small business owner needs to know how to protect names used to market services and products. This book shows how to choose a name or logo that others can't copy, conduct a trademark search, register a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and protect and maintain the trademark." 1070 CareerTrack wants to "help you reach more of your goals." Get their free 56 page color catalog. It's full of "train- ing programs to help you and your organization get where you want to be - faster and easier than ever." Programs are offered in: Communications, Management, Stress Management, Time Management, Writing Skills and Computer Skills. For current prices and schedules, call or write to: CareerTrack Phone: 1-800-334-1018 MS2 3085 Center Green Drive Fax: 1-800-622-6211 Boulder, CO 80301-5408 1080 Free Demonstration Disk shows how you can use your IBM or compatible PC to automatically answer your phone and give your customers a choice of different options that you design. To get your demonstration disk write to: . INTERVOICE Note: This is a high end 17811 Waterview Parkway system with many features Dallas, TX 75252 that will cost over $1,000 per year. Phone: 214-454-8862 Fax: 214-454-8905 1085 The Authors Guild is "the largest group of professional published writers in the nation, the Guild works to protect and promote the economic professional interests of all authors..." First year dues are $90.00 Membership includes: a legal review of your publishing contract, seminars, business advice, legal and accounting advice, a variety of health and life insurance plans, bulletin... . The Authors Guild, Inc. Phone: 1-212-563-5904 Three Thirty West 42nd Street Fax: 1-212-564-5363 New York, NY 10036-6902 1095 "How to Start and Run a Writing & Editing Business" Author: Herman Holtz, $16.95, 1992, Order Code: #2199 To order from New Careers Center, phone: 1-303-447-1087 . Catalog Description: "Writing and editing can be a viable business, and part of the trick is simply in knowing enough to position yourself as an editorial consultant. This new book shows how to turn your writing skills into a steady source of income by servicing a variety of markets - includ- ing corporations, profit and nonprofit organizations, and the 'vast' government market...Highly recommended."