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How to start and run a one person business, Clive Morton

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

How to start and run a one person business

electronic resource

dictionariesbibliography

852756670

Clive Morton

Opportunities always exist for those with skills and relevant experience to create and build a business of their own. And if it's a service industry that you are offering it is possible to start from your home with very little or no capital outlay. Many one person start-ups are capable of providing significantly higher income than is provided through employment - and they have the potential to grow. This book sets out the essential aspects of running a small business, and explains the commercial frameworks that apply for trades, professions, personal and management services, agencies, t

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1 Starting a service-based business; Understanding the common ground in all one person businesses; Professional services; Management services; Personal services; Product-based services; 2 The advantages of self-employment; Using your skills to provide a personal service; Planning your business to mitigate risk; Charging for your services; Considering other benefits of self-employment; 3 Understanding yourself and your aspirations; Dealing with the public; Selling your service or product; Setting realistic goals; Believing in yourselfThinking about numbers4 Defining your market; Services to the public; Think hard about where the business is coming from before you commit; Specialist businesses and internet; The nature of the buying decision; 5 Studying competition; Services to the public; Pricing; Time and how you use it; Keeping an eye on competitors; Services to industry; Study how the product or service is sold; 6 Specifying your product or service; Analysis of the factors; Setting objectives; Skilled trades; Personal services; Professional services; Services to commercial undertakingsAgency, general trading, internet and mail order7 A different approach for creative ideas; Bringing creative ideas to market; 8 Marketing; Skilled trades; Personal services; Professional services; Services to industry; Sales agents; General trading, internet and mail order; Creative people; Inventors; 9 Pricing your product or service; Skilled trades; Personal services; Professional services; Management services; General trading, internet and mail order; Agents; Creative people; 10 Calculating risk and breakeven; What to do if you do not get an order for six monthsTrade services to the publicPersonal services; Professional services; Management services to industry; Internet trading, mail order, etc.; Agents; Creative occupations; 11 Using other services and professionals; Tradesmen; Personal services; Professional services; Management services; Selling via the internet, mail order, etc.; Sales agents; Creative people; Dealing with banks; 12 A basic understanding of commercial law; Contract law; Sale of goods; 13 Tax implications and structuring; Record keeping; Operating through a limited company; Value added tax (VAT); 14 Employing staffYour own role in the businessThe job description; Job advertisement; The job interview; Contract of employment; Affirmation of the contract; 15 Acquiring or renting property; A lease; Sub-tenancies; Licences; Other; 16 Expansion problems; Know yourself; Index

One person business