SixWeek Start Up: A StepbyStep Program for Starting Your Business, Making Money, and \nAchieving Your Goals!, Abrams 1st Edition

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You have a great idea for a business. But now comes the tough part-making it happen. From licenses to bookkeeping to marketing to setting up shop, Six-Week Start-Up guides you through every step of getting your business up and running successfully-and fast! For many would-be business owners, coming up with a great business idea is easy; it's getting the business up and running that's overwhelming! If you're ready to start your business, but have no idea where to begin, this new book by best-selling author and well-known syndicated columnist Rhonda Abrams is for you! The author breaks down the entire process of launching a business into a six week process. Each week, you'll address specific goals and tasks, such as developing your company brand (name, logo, etc.), analyzing your competition, or finding an office or retail location. And at every step of the way, author will be providing specific instructions, tips, advice, and resources.Table of ContentsWho this book is for.About Rhonda Abrams.How to use this book.Introduction.Week 1: LAY THE FOUNDATIONClarify your business concept.Create your company identity.Get organized.Week 2: GET THE INFORMATION YOU NEEDLearn more about your industry.Research your target market.Check out your competition.Find suppliers.Consider strategic partners.Broaden/establish your network.Week 3: CUT THROUGH RED TAPEDeal with legal and licensing matters.Build your team and personnel structure.Week 4: TAKE CARE OF OPERATIONSFind and secure a location.Option 1: Rent space.Option 2: Set up a home office.Option 3: Set up an "office" in your vehicle.Design your work space and production process.Research and purchase computers and other technology.Consider how you will distribute your products.Design procedures for handling administrative tasks.Deal with insurance.Week 5: DEAL WITH MONEY ISSUESDeal with money matters.Consider financing.Week 6: OPEN YOUR DOORSDevelop a marketing plan.Set up a simple website.Start making sales! Hold your grand opening.Look towards the future.Index.