How to Organise and Operate a Small B: How to Turn Ideas into Success - from Australia's Leading Small Business Writer: How to Turn Ideas into Success - from Australia's Leading Small Business Writer
Author(s): John English
Now in its 11th edition, this is THE guidebook for all business owners - essential reading for anyone who wants to build their future in small business.
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John English is an Associate Professor in the Australian Innovation Research Centre at the University of Tasmania. He has created and managed a number of small businesses in Australia and the United States. He has published 26 books on small business and related topics including How to Organise and Operate a Small Business in Australia which is now in its eleventh edition.
Contents Figures x Preface x PART A PREPARING FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT 1 The self-employment decision x The power of being small. Types of small businesses. Pros and cons of self-employment. Personal characteristics and success. Management skills and experience. Getting on the launch pad. Risk of failure. 2 Self-employment evaluation x Questionnaire. Extroversion. Approach. Flexibility. Creativity. Planning. Initiative. Independence. Purpose. Emphasis. Determination. 3 Information and assistance xx Business Entry Point. Government agencies. Business Enterprise Centres. Professional advisers. Trade associations. Suppliers. Education and training. Publications. Networking. PART B IDEAS 4 Finding a business opportunity xx The initial idea. IDEAS evaluation method. Opportunity. Risk. Complexity. Feasibility. 5 IDEAS evaluatio
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- : taylor
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- : 0.725
- : 01 March 2012
- : 230mm X 176mm
- : Australia
- : 01 April 2012
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- : John English
- : Paperback
- : 11th edition
- : English
- : 658.02
- : 368
- : illustrations