The Entrepreneur's Starter Kit 50 Things to Know Before Starting a Business

by Christopher, Paul J.

• ISBN13: 9781937589028
• ISBN10: 1937589021
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-06-01
• Publisher: Huron Street Press

Summary

The essentials for building a successful business from the ground up are clearly delineated in this primer for would-be entrepreneurs. Whether starting from scratch, buying an existing business, or becoming a franchisee, anyone dreaming of becoming their own boss needs to understand the fundamentals of business management addressed here. Choosing the right business, creating a business plan, analyzing finances, starting part-time, and hiring staff are just some of the topics that are covered in this thorough guide. Business readiness is evaluated in a "reality check" that assesses the motivation and intent of someone starting a new enterprise, and the pitfalls that cause 80 percent of new ventures to fail within five years are frankly addressed. Filled with strategies for managing risk and successfully executing a business plan, this book will help make the goal of independent ownership a reality.

Author Biography

Paul J. Christopher is an entrepreneur, an author, and a publisher. He was a founding partner of Probus Publishing Company, a publisher of books for business professionals. He lives in Chicago.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Look before You Leap	p. 1
What Business Is Right for You?	p. 25
The Business Plan	p. 51
Taking Stock of Your Finances	p. 71
Professional Advisors	p. 95
Starting Up Part-Time, Moving to Full-Time	p. 111
Hiring and Firing Basics	p. 125
Finance Basics	p. 147
Cash Flow, Billing, and Collection Basics	p. 179
Marketing and Public Relations Basics	p. 207
Inventory Basics	p. 231
Getting Out, Closing Down, Bankruptcy	p. 241
Epilogue: Final Thoughts	p. 251
Appendix: Small Business Entrepreneur's Checklist	p. 253
Index	p. 257
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