One Person Business: How To Start A Small Business

by Clive Morton (Author)

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  Paperback
  2013

  $12.58

  Opportunities always exist for those with skills and relevant experience to create and build a business of their own. And if it's a service industry that you are offering it is possible to start from your home with very little or no capital outlay. Many one person start-ups are capable of providing significantly higher income than is provided through employment - and they have the potential to grow.

  This book sets out the essential aspects of running a small business, and explains the commercial frameworks that apply for trades, professions, personal and management services, agencies, trading activities and creative concepts. It includes:

  * Defining your market and studying the competition
  * Specifying your product or service
  * Pricing and marketing your product or service
  * Calculating risk and breakeven
  * Budgeting and keeping records
  * Using other services and professionals
  * Understanding the basics of commercial law
  * Structuring your business for tax efficiency
  * Employing staff
  * Acquiring or renting property
  * Dealing with expansion