Working for Yourself: An Entrepreneur's Guide to the Basics

by Godfrey Golzen (Author), Godfrey Golzen (Author), Jonathan Reuvid (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2006

  $15.16

  Working for yourself can seem a very daunting prospect, but this helpful guide answers every question a would-be entrepreneur needs to know. Fully revised and updated it reflects all the latest developments in the world of self-employment and new business. All the major issues which need to be considered when starting up alone are dealt with, such as raising finance, keeping accounts, tax and legal aspects, marketing, IT and choice of premises. There's also friendly advice and lots of useful tips from case studies of those who've already made the leap into self-employment. The best guide of its kind available, it's essential reading for any budding entrepreneur plus those already working for themselves who wish to avoid the pitfalls.

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  Paperback
  1995

  $126.83

  This text offers a crash-course in basic business principles for the self-employed, from raising capital, simple accounting, invoicing and taxation to employing other people and knowing when to seek outside professional advice. Parts Two to Four focus on specific high- and low-investment opportunities which are frequently targeted by people becoming self-employed, including retailing, franchising, management buyouts, entertainment, driving, market gardening, management consultancy, media and communications, and direct sales.

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  Hardcover
  2009

  $3.25

  Although it can be a daunting prospect, the idea of working for yourself is gaining popularity. This revised edition of a best-selling guide addresses the common pitfalls and answers every question an entrepreneur might have about self-employment. Fully updated to include new 2009 Budget changes, it deals with the full range of issues that need to be considered, including: business planning, raising finance, tax and legal issues, keeping accounts, and planning for growth. Including useful contact addresses and websites, Working for Yourself is essential reading for anyone looking to take the plunge and go it alone.