Getting Started in Small Business For Dummies, Australian & New Zealand Edition

Author: Veechi Curtis
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9781742169620
Published In: September 2009
Format: Paperback , 232 pages
Jurisdiction: Australia, New Zealand ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

Out of stock

Description
Contents
Author

Details

Created especially for the Australian customer!

Take the first steps to small business success with this essential introductory guide

Are you thinking about starting your own small business but don't know where to begin? Or have you recently begun trading and discovered it's not as easy as you thought? This easy-to-follow guide covers the small business basics, and includes handy tips and tricks to help you develop your business idea and ensure you're primed for success.

Weigh up the pros and cons of being your own boss -- discover the realities of working for yourself and whether it's right for you
Develop a winning business plan -- formulate your goals and build a unique business strategy
Assess the state of the market -- define your customers, test your product and analyse the competition
Pick a business structure -- choose what kind of business is best for you
Understand the fine print -- learn how to meet legal requirements with confidence
Stay in the black -- understand Profit and Loss statements and learn how to budget
Build good employee relationships -- discover which workplace legislation applies to you
Sell yourself with flair -- market your new business in the right way and at the right time

Introduction.

Part I: First Steps.

Chapter 1: Is Small Business for You?

Chapter 2: Buying a Business.

Part II: Jump In, Get Wet.

Chapter 3: Planning for Success.

Chapter 4: Getting the Legals Right.

Chapter 5: Marketing with Flair.

Part III: The Nitty-Gritty.

Chapter 6: Becoming an Employer.

Chapter 7: Cooking the Books.

Chapter 8: Understanding Financial Statements.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 9: Ten (Well, Almost) Tips for GST.

Index.

Veechi Curtis is a qualified accountant and consultant who specialises in small business finance, marketing and technology. She is the author of several business titles, including Small Business For Dummies, 3rd Edition, MYOB Software For Dummies, 6th Edition, and QuickBooks QBⁱ For Dummies.