{"product_id":"starting-a-business-quickstart-guide-the-simplified-beginners-guide-to-launching-a-successful-small-business-turning-your-vision-into-reality-and","title":"Starting a Business QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner's Guide to Launching a Successful Small Business, Turning Your Vision into Reality, and","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART I - THINKING LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 1 - Your Big Idea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2 - What Are You Afraid Of?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 3 - Reaching Success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART II - GETTING STARTED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 4 - Your Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 5 - What Are You Selling?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART III - YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 6 - Markets and Customers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 7 - Industries and Competitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 8 - Your Value Proposition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART IV - YOUR BUSINESS MODEL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 9 - Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 10 - Marketing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 11 - Planning for Growth and Change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 12 - Building Your Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 13 - Where Does the Money Come From?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART V - WRITING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 14 - Do You Really Need a Business Plan?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 15 - Introducing Your Venture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 16 - Writing Your Value Proposition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 17 - Your Business Model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChapters 15-17 include step-by-step instructions and questions to consider when writing a business plan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sometimes, you just need a basic workbook to fuel your entrepreneurial engine. Ken Colwell's guide is exactly the motivational inspiration to lead you through those heady first months when you're driven by excitement and nerves--and maybe a little caffeine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like the fact that Colwell gives readers exclusive access to additional resources after they buy his book. You'll find yourself reaching for Starting a Business QuickStart Guide more times than you expect, even after your startup is already humming.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Rhett Power, Forbes.com contributor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Starting a Business QuickStart Guide is a treasure for anyone who is new to entrepreneurship and want to build a startup. From conceptualizing your idea to bringing it to life, from defining your core value proposition to deliver it to your dream customers, this book will give you the blueprint you need to build entrepreneurial success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColwell packages his years of experience in an easy-to-understand presentation to make this book a vital entrepreneurial resource in your library.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- David D., EntrepreneurshipFacts.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Comprehensive and thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, \"Starting a Business QuickStart Guide\" is an essential 'must-have' resource in the personal instructional reference library of every aspiring entrepreneur.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One of the best New Business books for beginners\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- BookAuthority\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ULTIMATE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO STARTING A BUSINESS!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever dreamt of starting your own business and living life on your terms?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows you EXACTLY what you need to know to stand out from the crowd!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you have an idea for an amazing product or service but you aren't sure how to build a business around it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThen you NEED this book. Buy now and start reading today!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Are you a current business owner who struggles to identify your customers and deliver true world-class value?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything you need to know is included in these pages!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to build your hobby business into a fully-fledged venture that will help you build the life you deserve?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThen you NEED this book. Buy now and start reading today!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most comprehensive guide ever developed for starting and growing a business!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the highly competitive world of business, what makes or breaks a new entrepreneur?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from over twenty years of firsthand experience working with entrepreneurs, new ventures, and high-growth startups, author Ken Colwell, PHD, MBA has the answers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his comprehensive \u003cem\u003eStarting a Business QuickStart Guide\u003c\/em\u003e, Ken Colwell concisely presents the core fundamentals that all new entrepreneurs need to know to get started, find success, and live the life of their dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusiness and entrepreneurship students, small business owners, managers, and soon-to-be entrepreneurs will all find a wealth of value within the pages of the \u003cem\u003eStarting a Business QuickStart Guide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the very first steps conceptualizing your venture to winning your first customers, delivering value, and turning a profit, this book acts as an invaluable blueprint for your path to entrepreneurial success. Colwell's clear voice, extensive experience, and easy-to-understand presentation come together to make this book a must-have resource in the library of every budding entrepreneur!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWould-Be Entrepreneurs With a Ton of Passion!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntrepreneurial Students of All Ages!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners with Zero Prior Experience!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagers, Business Owners, and Decisions Makers Growing into a New Role!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll Discover: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Difference Between an Idea and an Opportunity!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Makes an Entrepreneurial Opportunity Great!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Very First Steps You Need To Take To Get Your Venture Off The Ground!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePricing, Competition, Customer Identification, Marketing, and Distribution Demystified!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe REAL Components of an Entrepreneurial Mindset!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExactly How To Craft Your Value Proposition!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Write a Comprehensive Business Plan!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**\u003cstrong\u003eLIFETIME ACCESS TO FREE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES \u003c\/strong\u003e**: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book comes with free lifetime access to tons of exclusive online resources to help you become a better business owner including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness Plan Checklist \u0026amp; Presentation Blueprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayers of Business Taxation Cheat Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevator Pitch Template \u0026amp; Tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd Many More!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eColwell Mba, Ken\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKEN COLWELL PHD, MBA is a seasoned strategic and operational leader with extensive experience working within entrepreneurial ecosystems and interacting with relevant private and public sector stakeholders at all levels in order to accomplish objectives.He has consulted for hundreds of start-up ventures and is the principal of Innovative Growth Advisors.Dr. Colwell is currently dean of the School of Business at Central Connecticut State University. He was previously dean of the School of Business, Public Administration and Information Sciences at Long Island University-Brooklyn. Prior to taking his current decanal post, he was director of entrepreneurship programs at the University of Miami School of Business Administration and a professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at Drexel University.Dr. Colwell holds a PhD in strategic management from the University of Oregon and an MBA from San Francisco State University. 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