This guide for aspiring entrepreneurs provides expert advice on every aspect of launching a new business. It is designed to be of particular value for academics wishing to exploit the commercial value of a new technology or business solution. Inspiring and readable, it shows how to evaluate the strength of a business idea, how to protect inventions, reviews legal steps and responsibilities, shows how to position products in the market, how to create a business plan and raise initial capital. Case studies, exercises and tips demystify the process of starting a business, build confidence and greatly increase the chances of success.
The non-technical guide to building a booming tech-enabled business Thinking of starting a technology-enabled business? Or maybe you just want to increase your technology mojo so you can do your job better? You do not need to learn programming to participate in the development of today’s hottest technologies. But there are a few easy-to-grasp foundation concepts that will help you engage with a technical team. Starting a Tech Business explains in practical, actionable terms how to formulate and reality test new ideas package what you learn into frameworks that are highly actionable for engineers understand key foundation concepts about modern software and systems participate in an agile/lean development team as the ‘voice of the customer’ Even if you have a desire to learn to program (and I highly recommend doing whatever unlocks your ‘inner tinkerer’), these foundation concepts will help you target what exactly you want to understand about hands-on technology development. While a decade ago the barriers to creating a technology-enabled business required a pole vault, getting started today only requires a determined step in the right direction. Starting a Tech Business supplies the tools prospective entrepreneurs and business enterprises need to avoid common pitfalls and succeed in the fast-paced world of high-tech business. Successful execution requires thoughtful, evidence-based product formulation, well-articulated design, economic use of systems, adaptive management of technical resources, and empathetic deployment to customers. Starting a Tech Business offers practical checklists and frameworks that business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals can apply to any tech-based business idea, whether you’re developing software and products or beginning a technology-enabled business. You’ll learn: 1. How to apply today’s leading management frameworks to a tech business 2. How to package your product idea in a way that’s highly actionable for your technical team 3. How to ask the right questions about technology selection and product architecture 4. Strategies to leverage what your technology ecosystem has to offer 5. How to carefully define the roles on your team, and then effectively evaluate candidates 6. The most common disconnects between engineers and business people and how to avoid them 7. How you can apply process design to your tech business without stifling creativity 8. The steps to avoid the most common pitfalls tech founders encounter Now is one of the best times to start a technology-enabled business, and anyone can do it with the right amount and kind of preparation. Starting a Tech Business shows you how to move a product idea to market quickly and inexpensively—and to tap into the stream of wealth that a tech business can provide.
Do you dream of starting your own restaurant? Venturing into the restaurant business is the popular choice of many prospective entrepreneurs today. Yet of all the eateries cropping up at a rapid pace, only a few survive! The 3rd Edition includes two new chapters, more articles and several other updates. Discover how to manage risks associated with the business and make well informed choices for your startup. * If you simply wish to get a reality check on the trade, use this book as a primer. * If you are a serious entrepreneur looking to realise your restaurant dream, this book will help you develop a roadmap. * If you are a hospitality student or academician keen to revisit your understanding, this book will serve as a reference source. I have packed in information on the nuts and bolts of the restaurant industry as well as techniques to handle money, marketing, manpower and operational issues. I have shared proven techniques and strategies honed by hospitality professionals over decades, many of which I've used when conceptualizing and developing several food businesses. Whether you are a businessman with no knowledge of restaurants, a practising professional or an industry student, this book will help you avoid painful mistakes and do it right the first time....
Running a small business is hard and confusing. Most entrepreneurs start a company to solve a problem and just want to focus on doing only that. Unfortunately, starting a business gets in the way and everything that comes along with it. Like: �Marketing �Sales �Customer Service �Employees, Freelancers and Vendors �Money and Finance This book solves that problem. It is a simple guide for anyone in a small business to be able to accomplish one of these tasks in five steps or less. No more angst over the issue or searching for the solution on the web. These 100 small business hacks are your shortcut to success. We assemble these after our combine 50 years in business both as small business owners ourselves and as journalists interviewing thought leaders about their path to prosperity. It has never been easier to start a business, but with so much competition moving at the speed of the internet, it has also never been so easy to fail. This does not have to be you. This book is not meant to be read from beginning to end. Jump to the problem that you need to solve and get started. Keep this guide nearby on your desk, your tablet, smart phone or under your pillow. It will allow you to quickly bust through most problems you will encounter and leave more time to do what you love at your company.
This book really does what it says on the cover and guides the reader in an easy-to-read, practical way on every aspect of the know-how needed to plan and start up their own business. From advice on putting together a business plan to useful tips on how to avoid the many pitfalls likely to be encountered, this is a compendium of how to do it and what problems to look out for. It will be invaluable both when setting up and running your own business. In his 24 years as a business adviser and trainer, Kim Hills Spedding has helped more than 4,500 people set up businesses in the U.K. and understands that it is very often the very practical matters that are the most difficult hurdles for anyone setting out alone in business.
International trade is one of the favourite industries today. International trade exists because one country has a supply of some commodity or merchandise that is in demand by another country. As the world becomes more and more technologically advanced, international trade becomes more and more rewarding. In recent times, we have seen a major growth in the export and import of goods in India. Seeing this change, more and more entrepreneurs or startups are venturing into this area to reap the opportunities. Practical Guide on How to Start Export-Import Business covers everything about starting export or import business. It describes procedure from business idea to establish and operate an export import house. This book serves as a consultant to entrepreneurs who are thinking to start export import business. This book covers all general, legal and specific rules & regulations applicable to export & import in India. This book will help exporters, importers, Custom House Agents, students who want to know about export & import. It will also serve as checklist while doing actual business. Book focuses more on practical aspects rather than just theory knowledge. The book is written in very simple and lucid language so that even a layman can understand easily about export & import. Book is divided into three parts for easy reference. Where first part covers export, second part covers import and last part covers rules & regulations governing export import. At the end of book, a summary is provided to understand quickly. Special features include: Written in Simple language to understand easily Covers from business idea to establish successful export import house. Explains practical procedure to establish and operate business. Specific guidance is provided to save your money from fraud. Covers all aspects of custom procedure and selection of product & supplier.
This book will provide valuable insights and practical advice on how to start and run a successful business from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to start your own business or a professional looking to transition to a work-from-home model, my book will be a valuable resource for you. I am excited to have the opportunity to create this Book for you for starting a business from home. This Book covers the topics of finding a profitable business idea, creating a business plan, managing finances, marketing, and legal considerations. The information provided is clear, concise, and easy to understand and also includes examples and case studies to help illustrate the concepts discussed in the book The purpose of this Book is to educate and inform individuals interested in starting a home-based business. The book will cover various aspects of starting and running a successful home-based business. This eBook is designed to provide comprehensive and actionable information to help individuals start and run a successful home-based business. Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, a retired individual, or someone looking to start a new career, this Book will provide the information and resources you need to achieve your goals. Learn the ins and outs of starting and running a successful home-based business with this comprehensive guide that covers everything from idea generation to marketing and growth strategies. Discover how to turn your passion or hobby into a profitable home-based business Learn how to evaluate market demand and competition for your business idea Get tips on setting up a legal and tax-compliant business structure Find out how to create a business plan and secure funding Discover how to effectively market your home-based business and reach your target customers Learn how to manage your finances, stay organized, and balance work and life Get insights on scaling and growing your business for long-term success. In "The Ultimate Guide to Starting and Running a Home-Based Business", you will learn: How to turn your passion or hobby into a profitable home-based business The steps to evaluate market demand and competition for your business idea How to set up a legal and tax-compliant business structure The process of creating a business plan and securing funding Effective marketing strategies to reach your target customers How to manage your finances, stay organized, and balance work and life Insights on scaling and growing your business for long-term success
