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Informationen zum Autor Jim Beach is a serial entrepreneur, director of education at The Entrepreneur School, and founder of International Entrepreneurship (www.internationalentrepreneurship.com). Chris Hanks is an entrepreneur and lecturer at the University of Georgia, where he teaches entrepreneurship at the Terry College of Business. David Beasley worked for twenty-five years as a reporter and editor for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. His stories have appeared in many publications, including the New York Times , Bloomberg News , and GlobalAtlanta.com. Klappentext The Beginner's Guide to Low-Risk Entrepreneurship You want to start your own business, but "risk" isn't your middle name. You're not alone. Many successful entrepreneurs are averse to risk--but they have learned the tricks to working around it. And now you can too, with School for Startups . This practical guide shows you how to build a business the smart way--without risking major assets such as your house, savings account, or health insurance. You'll learn how to increase your chance of success by:Funding your venture without investorsEntering international marketsTaking full advantage of tools on the WebMarketing your product or service for little or no costDeploying a third party to package and ship productsTaking control of an existing business or franchise The authors present hundreds of the best ideas for new businesses, along with case studies proving the effectiveness of their approach. Also included with the book is a code you can use to register for The Entrepreneur School (www.theentrepreneurschool.com), where you can access exclusive webinars and supplementary material. Zusammenfassung Simple techniques for starting up a successful business by minimizing the essential risks all entrepreneurs must take Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction ; Chapter 1. Get Started; Chapter 2. Make a Rock-Solid Business Plan; Chapter 3. Launch Fast--Profitably; Chapter 4. Diversify: Lower Risk by Having Several Businesses; Chapter 5. Make It a Family Affair; Chapter 6. Embrace Overseas Trade; Chapter 7. Recordkeeping, Taxes--and Retirement; Chapter 8. Products and Policies; Chapter 9. When to Quit Your Day Job; Chapter 10. The Payoff; Appendix I. Hot Leads: Resources; Appendix II. Sample Ideas for Successful Businesses; Index ...
