Building a business is tough work, even in the best of times. Steven Brandt, an emeritus senior lecturer at the Graduate School of Business, lists ten commandments he believes have stood the test of time in helping entreprenuers launch successful firms and keep them afloat. (downloadable book)

Editor's Note: This book was first published in 1982 and has sold more than 100,000 copies. All ten Commandments are available to you at this time, free of charge.