Six-Week Start-Up: A Step-by-Step Program for Starting Your Business, Making Money, & Achieving Your Goals! Book

Introduction WEEK 1: LAY THE FOUNDATION Clarify your business concept Create your company identity Get organized WEEK 2: GET THE INFORMATION YOU NEED Learn more about your industry Research your target market Check out your competition Find suppliers Consider strategic partners Broaden/establish your network WEEK 3: CUT THROUGH RED TAPE Deal with Legal and licensing matters Build your team and personnel structure WEEK 4: TAKE CARE OF OPERATIONS Find and secure a location Option1: Rent space Option 2: Set up a home office Option 3: Set up an "office" in your vehicle Design your work space and production process Research and purchase computers, software, and other technology Consider how you will distribute your products Design procedures for handling administrative tasks Deal with insurance WEEK 5: DEAL WITH MONEY ISSUES Deal with money matters Consider financing WEEK 6: OPEN YOUR DOORS Develop a marketing plan Set up a simple website Begin online marketing Start making sales!
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