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"Start Your Business Week by Week is written in such a clear and friendly way that you can't help being drawn into the excitement of becoming an entrepreneur. Breaking down the process into weekly steps makes it suddenly seem more achievable, and I'm sure many more people will be encouraged to turn their ideas into their own businesses as a result."

                                                                           Prime Minister Tony Blair

"I wish I'd had this when I started the gadget shop."

                                                        Jonathan Elvidge, founder of The Gadget Shop

Setting up a new business is a daunting task, 400,000 in the UK do it every year , yet millions more are put off before they ever begin to trade. Once you've done it, it seems actually quite straightforward. But knowing where to start and what to do is impossible, there is a mountain to climb and you are lost at the bottom.

Not any more. Each week for six months this book will tell you what you should be doing. Split into weekly sections that include explanations of the weeks' requirements, a checklist, useful contact information, a glossary, a case study of an entrepreneur, and suggestions for further reading material. This book will take you through the whole process from brainstorming and refining your business ideas, registering your company, opening a bank account to finding your first customer and keeping records.

This book will ensure you know what you should be doing and when, it’s like having a super-efficient project manager by your side as you tackle one of the biggest projects of your life.



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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you buy 1 book on starting up your own business buy this, 2 Feb 2006
Thought other readers might like to know that we agree with every comment left by my fellow reviewers. This is a book which assumes you know nothing (we didn't) but by the time of finishing you are left with a very clear idea and (hopefully) plan on how to turn your idea into a reality.

It holds your hand and walks you through a 20+ week plan to turn your initial "shall we / shan't we" thoughts of starting up your own business into a reality.

It's written in simple and easy to understand language - it never baffles and has some great tips. It doesn't presume to have all the answers and offers alternative sources of information at the end of each chapter, as appropriate to the activities for that week.

Well done Steve for writing a great book. I never thought that we could actually run our own business but after reading your book we really believe we can - and a succesful business at that.

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars very good book, 6 Dec 2004
This book has been a great help.
It's a pleasure to use as it's written in a style that is very easy to read. It really does make starting a business seem achievable and guides you step by step on how to achieve that.
If you have ever wonder what it would take to start your own business and if you are serious about it buy this book. Along with this one I also bought Stop Working by rohan hall, which is also very good for entrepreneur! With those 2 books you will be good to go !
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101 of 108 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Really well done - practical, thoughtful and focused, 26 Nov 2004
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The statistics are dire - something like 900% of businesses fail in the first 90 seconds...Ok, so maybe not quite that bad,but you are more likely to find a lesser spotted bandicoot in your back garden than a thriving business after five or ten years trading (pretty sure I just made that animal up - don't go looking for one).

I sort of run a business on the side of my "real job" and have often thought about making it more of my daily routine. I spotted this book in a <competitors> book shop and, over a delightful cappuchino, devoured this book in one reading.

Having read a few books on the subject of entrepreneurship (not one on spelling, obviously), I was delighted as to how practical, focused and thought provoking this offering is.

Firstly this is no "Own Business in 90 minutes" book. It is laid out over 20 week period, taking you from "Ugh, I wanna do something different" to "yes, I would like to hire my 20th employee". I love the way it assumes nothing - you can start from a blank mind (a good place in my experience) and follow it through.

The second thing that I like about it is that it covers all of the bases well and at a decent level. Most business fail for complicated reasons like having no cash and no customers. This book asks sufficiently detailed questions to prevent the obvious from causing you a lot of pain. I feel that this will be of massive help for the person out there who has the "idea for the perfect mousetrap" but has never bothered to ask the opinion of one of those funny customer or bank manager people, but has become very excited about their own genius idea (I for one plead guilty to this).

You will never get rich working for someone else (unless you run a privatised utility company) - so if you want to take the plunge into the world of business on your lonesome than I highly recommend this book - it may well save your company.

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5.0 out of 5 stars great little book
even if you don't yet have your 'big idea' this book is a must for anyone contemplating setting up their own business. Easy to follow, well structured and incredibly good value.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book because of the way its layed out ...
Thought this was a great book. The way it takes you through a week by week step makes it very easy to understand and he gives you some very useful contacts. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not for me!
One week to understand suppliers, one week to consider the management team! A whole week to think about your dream. Read more
Published 18 months ago by D. C. Fitzalan-howard

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Published on 15 Dec 2006 by Mr. Paul Jennings

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This book along with THE BLACK BOOK OF OUTSOURCING (Brown & Wilson, Wiley Publishers 2005) gave us the best start we could as for. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Making it happen - Step by Step!
Starting your own business is a long journey and buying this book should be your first step. To anyone who has ever thought of 'trying it themselves' and has been put off by the... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars All the tools of the trade!
First of all can I say that this book was a massive help.It's a pleasure to use as it's written in a style that is very easy to read. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2004 by A R Train

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Inspiration!
This is a truly easy to understand book, yet with all the information you need to start up your business. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2004 by annasmedgard

5.0 out of 5 stars Gosh, another great starting a business book
We are indeed indebted to Steve Parks for writing another great start your business book. This is a great one and will do all us budding young entrepreneurs proud. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are starting a business start by buying this book
What I look for in a business book is something that offers practical, honest advice and is easy to read.
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