It has always struck me that whilst I can find any number of books on selling or marketing or getting-rich-quick, I have never found a book that showed start-up companies how to succeed in tough markets. In order to be successful in that environment, you need to pull together all the threads of your business so that you make yourself, your company and your product or service so attractive, that customers will want to search for you as much you want to search for them. It is using the approach outlined in this book and the experience gained from building several successful businesses, that we took on the competition, went international and became the number one layer in our chosen markets. Not bad when you consider that we started in our back bedroom and did it all without borrowing a penny. What's more, we are sure you can do this and this book explains how.

Fully updated for this 6th annual edition, the Good Small Business Guide 2012 is packed with essential advice for small business owners or budding entrepreneurs. Offering help on all aspects of starting, running and growing a small business, including: planning, setting up or acquiring a business, getting to grips with figures, marketing, selling online, and managing yourself and others. Containing over 140 easy-to-read articles, brand-new Viewpoints from people who've been there and done it (and lived to tell the tale), and an extensive information directory this fully updated guide offers help on all aspects of starting and growing a small business.

Fully updated the Good Small Business Guide 2013 is packed with essential advice for small business owners or budding entrepreneurs. Containing 140 easy to read articles, and an extensive information directory, this comprehensive guide offers help on all aspects of starting and growing a small business.

Fully updated for this 5th annual edition, the Good Small Business Guide 2011 is packed with essential advice for small business owners or budding entrepreneurs. Offering help on all aspects of starting, running and growing a small business, including: planning, setting up or acquiring a business, getting to grips with figures, marketing, selling online, and managing yourself and others. Containing over 140 easy-to-read articles, brand-new Viewpoints from people who've been there and done it (and lived to tell the tale), and an extensive information directory this fully updated guide offers help on all aspects of starting and growing a small business.

Fully updated for this 7th annual edition, the Good Small Business Guide 2013 is packed with essential advice for small business owners or budding entrepreneurs. Offering help on all aspects of starting, running and growing a small business, including: planning, setting up or acquiring a business, getting to grips with figures, marketing, selling online, and managing yourself and others. Containing over 140 easy-to-read articles and an extensive information directory this fully updated guide offers help on all aspects of starting and growing a small business. Features a foreword from the National Chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses.

Everything the entrepreneur needs to know - whether just starting out or growing an established business.

Unleash the full potential of your business with "STEAL THIS BOOK," the ultimate guide to unlocking explosive growth and success. This concise yet powerful playbook is jam-packed with actionable roadmaps, proven tips, and cutting-edge techniques that will transform your business from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, "STEAL THIS BOOK" equips you with the tools and strategies you need to catapult your business to new heights. Discover innovative tactics for customer acquisition, product development, and revenue generation, all distilled into easily digestible chapters designed for immediate implementation. Say goodbye to stagnation and mediocrity, and embrace a bold new era of growth and prosperity. With "STEAL THIS BOOK" in hand, you'll gain access to an arsenal of game-changing insights that will empower you to redefine your business and leave the competition in the dust. Don't miss your chance to steal these invaluable secrets and embark on a thrilling journey to the summit of entrepreneurial achievement.

A cliche it may be but we are living in ever more turbulent times. Business decision-making has become more challenging and unpredictable than ever: we see unforeseen and often cataclysmic changes in consumer demand, both at home and in export markets; customers continue to demand more, more quickly and for less; new laws and regulations abound; competitors steal loyal customers; and, increasingly, the advice that once could be found from a 'Small Business Adviser' has been replaced by a call centre. Hand in hand with these challenges, the risks associated with expansion, or a new strategy, have grown significantly. In the context of a small business, where a manager has not necessarily had the breadth of experience of someone in a larger organization or formal management learning, they can seem extremely daunting. This book addresses the issues confronting managers/owners of SMEs by providing practical, jargon-free advice on which a SME can create a sound platform from which to prosper. * Uncomplicated and jargon free to appeal to the SME director or manager who has little time to read * Can be used as a continuous read or a source of ides for dealing with the day-to-day problems of running and growing a small business * Based on the practical experience of the authors with examples taken from consulting practice

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Packed with essential advice - and completely updated for this fourth edition - the Good Small Business Guide features over 140 easy-to-read articles, even more Viewpoints from people who've been there and done it, an extensive information directory, and a quiz for all budding entrepreneurs. The Good Small Business Guide offers help on all aspects of starting, running and growing a small business, including: planning, setting up or acquiring a business, getting to grips with figures, marketing, selling online, and managing yourself and others. The Good Small Business Guide 2010 is now endorsed by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which, with over a quarter of a million members, is the UK's largest organisation for small businesses.