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Part 1: Before You Start 准备工作

1 So You Want to Run Your Own Business?
Many of us would rather earn a living by working for ourselves than by working for someone else. If you would like to pursue the self-employed option, think about what you will be getting into. Is it really the right thing for you?

1 你打算开始做自己的小生意了么

相比给别人打工，我们很多人更喜欢为自己工作。如果你选定了给自己打工的选项后，想想你打算进入哪个行业打拼，它适合你么？

2 The Family That Works Together Sometimes Works
Some small businesses are really extensions of the family. As a result, family things like computers and furniture, money, and even people are used for business and family purposes. This arrangement can work well for suitable families.

2 一个家庭一起做生意有时候很有效

有些小生意就是家庭的扩展。结果，居家物品像电脑，家具，钱甚至人被用来完成生意和家庭计划。这样的安排和适合融洽的家庭。

3 What Can You Sell?
Like it or not, when you run a business you have to sell something to someone. From the almost limitless number of choices available, what can you sell?

3 你能卖些什么？

不管你喜欢与否，做生意就是需要向某人卖点什么。从这些近乎于无限的选择中，你能卖些什么呢？

4 Do You Start from Scratch...or Buy a Business?
Starting your own business from scratch is not your only option. If you have the money, you can buy an existing business or even buy the know-how.

4 你是白手起家还是购买企业？

白手起家不是唯一的选择，如果你有经济能力，你可以购买别人的企业甚至是技术。

5 Keeping It Legal
Warning! Running your own business can be dangerous to your legal well being. Maybe you need a lawyer to help protect you.

5 守法

注意！做生意的时候可能有侵犯法律或者被侵犯的危险。也许，你需要一个法律顾问来维护你的权益。

原文 by  Larry Easto

译文 by xiaoJack  www.fland.cn