Have you ever dreamed of a way to earn extra money, cover unexpected expenses, or step away from a corporate job and create a life that's more in line with what you truly value? Clickner and Bohlig let you in on the secrets of how they finally said goodbye to their corporate life to become full-time parents and part-time entrepreneurs. They share actionable steps that will help you establish a clear vision, help you implement the proper systems, and...

Starting your own UK business is an exciting - and challenging - time.

This updated edition of the startup classic shows you how to build a business agile enough to take advantage of emerging trends and opportunities, and sturdy enough to weather any storm. Packed with real-life examples and links to hundreds of valuable resources, Starting a Business For Dummies, 4th UK Edition gives you what you need to make the leap from

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We're building more products today than ever before, but most of them fail--not because we can't complete what we want to build but because we waste time, money, and effort building the wrong product. What we need is a systematic process for quickly vetting product ideas and raising our odds of success. That's the promise of Running Lean. In this inspiring book, Ash Maurya takes you through an exacting strategy for achieving a product/market fit for...

If you need to be in the know in no time at all, Business Express will get you from beginner to brilliant in the blink of an eye. This fast, focused and carefully crafted eBook will help you pick up all the essential knowledge you need about the skills that matter most at work, all in the shortest possible time. Learn just when you need to or well in advance; read it at your desk or on the move; dip in and out or start from scratch - it's all up to...

In 26 weekly steps, this unique and cleverly structured book will walk any budding entrepreneur through everything you need to know and do, in the exact order you need to do it, to get your new business up and running. Each step contains a to-do list, an explanation of what needs to be done, useful hints and shortcuts and the contact information you need. Written by an experienced entrepreneur and updated for a new global economy, this book contains...

This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About Starting a Business (9780137144501), by Bruce Barringer. Available in print and digital formats. Choose the best way for you to go into business because you have more options than you may realize. There are four common ways to get into business: starting from scratch, buying a franchise, participating in direct sales, and buying an existing business. When most people think of starting a business, they...

The growing pains of a startups initial year in business require a keen awareness of uncertainties and a willingness to adapt in order to survive. Todays new founders greatly benefit from taking a behind-the-scenes look at successful companies such as Etsy, HotelTonight, Fiverr, and more in regards to how they overcame the challenges of their first year. Startups in Action is your curated source for critical insights and inspiration from those who...

"Successful ownership transition requires effective decision making at the top Engaged Ownership is the definitive owner's guide to the family enterprise. Whether you're taking over a family business, family office, or trust, this book shows you how to work effectively with the management and board to keep the enterprise moving in the right direction. The first guide of its kind written from the owner's perspective, this book is designed to help owners...

Increasing recognition of the economic and social inequities experienced by Black Americans is spurring new investments in Black businesses and entrepreneurs. Making such investments in both the U.S. and in Africa can help increase diversity in entrepreneurship and create economic opportunities for communities of color, to the benefit of local economies. The authors explain why the period known as the golden age of Black business still offers lessons...