The Essentials for Starting a Small Business

The Essentials For Starting A Small Business

The Essentials For Starting A Small Business is a 106 page ecourse or ebook that is designed for business owners and managers who want to make more profits and run their business more smoothly and effectively.

The Essentials For Starting A Small Business will enable you to run your business like a successful entrepreneur, making more profits whilst managing your costs. It covers how to manage your staff more effectively and will enable you to finally gain control over your business.

Contents

1- Before You Get Started

Take a Personal Inventory

Look for a Niche

Market Analysis

2- Top Ten Business Mistakes

3- Start-Up

Naming Your Business

Types Of Business Organisation

Sole Traders

Partnerships

Corporations

Limited Liability Corporations

Records

Bank Account

Licenses and Permits

Risk Protection

Record Keeping

Merchandise

Location

Zoning

4- Finance

Assets and Liabilities

Start-Up Cost Estimates

Monthly Expenses

Getting the Money You Need

Obtaining a Loan

Writing a Loan Proposal

Types Of Business Loans

Help Available

Understand and Projecting Cash Flow

Cash Flow Projections

Three Parts Of a Cash Flow Projection

Sales Forecasting

Create A Customer Profile

Create A Competitor Profile

Estimate Your Sales For The First Year

5- Developing Your Business Plan

Sample - Basic Business Plan

6- Marketing Plan

The Brand Plan

Your Customer

Internet Advertising

Newspapers and Magazines

Direct Mail

Radio and Television

Yellow Page Advertising

Trade Shows

7- Understanding Business Management

Personality Traits Of Leaders

Decision-Making Skills

Common Mistakes In Making Decisions

Other Useful Techniques

Customer Relations Skills

Conclusion