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Business Startup Guide
Learn from seasoned entrepreneur and business planning expert, Tim Berry, how to successfully start a business.
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This popular business startup guide is an excerpt from business planning authority Tim Berry’s classic book, “Hurdle: The Book on Business Planning.”
What’s in the business startup guide ebook?
In this guide, Tim writes about:
- Identifying your customers
- Assessing the real risks of starting your own business
- Choosing a name
- Deciding on a legal structure
- Getting licenses, permits, and tax and employer numbers
- Selling on credit vs. cash sales
- Getting funding
- Estimating startup costs
If you’re considering starting a business, the fundamentals of what makes a business successful are contained in this free ebook.
Frequently asked questions
The first step for a startup is to identify a viable business idea. This includes conducting market research, assessing the competition, and validating that there is demand for the product or service.
A few steps needed to start your own business include developing a business plan, choosing a legal structure, and setting up operations. Afterward, focus on building your product, marketing it to your target audience, and scaling the business.
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