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Start Your Own Business

The Only Startup Book You'll Ever Need
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Start Your Own Business is a comprehensive guide designed to lead aspiring entrepreneurs through the process of launching a successful business. It covers essential topics such as developing a viable business idea, creating a solid business plan, and understanding the financial aspects of entrepreneurship. The book also provides insights into marketing strategies and navigating legal and regulatory requirements, making it a valuable resource for anyone eager to start their own venture.
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This book may appeal to you if you're eager to dive into the world of entrepreneurship and need a comprehensive guide to kick-start your own business. It's a practical resource packed with expert advice, offering step-by-step guidance on starting, managing, and growing a business successfully. Ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking encouragement and strategies for navigating the complexity of the business landscape.

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Be Your Own Boss

Whether you're looking to earn extra money or are ready to grow a side hustle into a real business, this fully updated 2021 Edition of Start Your Own Business is your first step toward entrepreneurship.

Now in its 8th edition, this timely business bible covers how to plan, market, and maximize profits during your first three years. With more than 40 years of experience and advice shared on Entrepreneur.com and in Entrepreneur magazine, this guide offers guidance and inspiration from successful business owners, business and financial experts, marketers, and thriving entrepreneurs. Start Your Own Business uncovers what you need to know before launching your startup, securing financing and venture capital, positioning and marketing your new idea, and growing your business from startup to household name. Learn how to:

  • Avoid analysis paralysis when launching a business
  • Define and research your ideal audience
  • Test ideas in the real world before going to market
  • Propose and win funding from venture capitalists, government programs, and banks
  • Evaluate locations and determine if a co-working space is the right move
  • Run successful Facebook and Google ads as part of your marketing campaign
  • Use micro-influencers to successfully promote your brand on social media
  • Cover your bases when you hire and manage employees

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642011357

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Entrepreneur Press

Edition: Eighth Edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 690

About the Author

For more than four decades, Entrepreneur Media has been setting the course for small business success. From startup to retirement, millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners trust the Entrepreneur Media family;Entrepreneur magazine, Entrepreneur.com, Entrepreneur Press, and our industry partners to point them in the right direction. The Entrepreneur Media family is regarded as a beacon within the small to midsized business community, providing outstanding content, fresh opportunities, and innovative ways to push publishing, small business, and entrepreneurship forward. Entrepreneur Media, Inc. is based in Irvine, CA and New York City.

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