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Business Words Made Simple
A plain-language business glossary: everyday meanings for words like profit, LLC, inventory, cash flow, and SEO — each with a real example. Search it or jump from A to Z.
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Video Library
Short lessons filmed by the P.E.A.C.E. team — starting a business, business skills, technology tutorials, classes, and a word of encouragement for the hard days.
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These historical works reflect the views, language, and assumptions of their time. Read them thoughtfully.
Public domain · Project Gutenberg
The Art of Money Getting
P.T. Barnum
Barnum's 1880 lecture of practical rules on work, thrift, debt, and running a business.
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The Psychology of Salesmanship
William Walker Atkinson
An early 1900s look at the mindset of selling and how buyers make decisions.
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Acres of Diamonds
Russell H. Conwell
A famous lecture arguing that opportunity is often found close to home.
Open on official site (opens in new tab)Public domain · Project Gutenberg
The Science of Getting Rich
Wallace D. Wattles
A 1910 self-help book on mindset and purposeful action toward prosperity.
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Modern textbooks
Free open textbook
Entrepreneurship
OpenStax
A free, openly licensed college textbook covering the entrepreneurial journey.
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Introduction to Business 2e
OpenStax
A free, openly licensed college textbook on core business concepts.
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Government guides
Tax rules change. Always check the IRS site for the most current version and consult a qualified tax professional.
Official IRS guide
Publication 334: Tax Guide for Small Business
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The IRS guide for individuals who use Schedule C, updated each tax year.
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Recommended Reading for Small Businesses
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
An IRS page listing publications and forms commonly useful to small businesses.
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