Engineering Your Start-Up: A Guide for the High-Tech Entrepreneur, Second Edition
Swanson, James A.; & Michael L. Baird
Language: English
Published by Professional Publications, Inc, Belmont, California, 2003
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Belmont, California: Professional Publications, Inc, 2003. This is the CORRECTED second printing of the 2003 Second Edition. Very Good condition. NOT a library discard. Clean, square and tight. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Bound in the original wraps. 6" wide by 9" tall. From the publisher: "Completely updated, this second editionfocuses squarely on the fundamentals Thinking of starting your own business in high-tech? Do yourself a huge favor by reading this book first. The authors, both veterans of many start-ups, address topics vital to your start-up success, such as: Finding start-up opportunities; Leaving your current employer but keeping your ideas; Protecting your intellectual property; Managing the five critical elements of a successful start-up; Securing start-up financing; Dealing successfully with venture capitalists; Writing a winning business plan; Creating a management team Handling employment and compensation -- who to hire and how to pay them; Avoiding the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make; Understanding company valuation and exit strategies. James Swanson and Michael Baird lay out all the basic concepts clearly, step by step. They demystify the start-up process with frank advice, insiders' tips, and "been there" examples. On-point case studies show you what to do--and what to avoid. An expanded list of resources steers you to help when you need it. You'll learn what it takes for you to create and manage a start-up, and the personal characteristics required to be successful in your new venture.In good economies and bad, entrepreneurs will continue to lead the way to new markets, new ventures, and new technologies. With this comprehensive new guide, you have a great start to start-up success! . Second Edition, 2nd printing corrected. Softcover. Very Good condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. xxx, 449pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.…
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- Title
- Engineering Your Start-Up: A Guide for the High-Tech Entrepreneur, Second Edition
- Author
- Swanson, James A.; & Michael L. Baird
- Publisher
- Professional Publications, Inc, Belmont, California
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- Very Good condition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1888577916
- ISBN 13
- 9781888577914
- Illustrator
- NOT a library discard
- Edition
- Second Edition, 2nd printing corrected.
- Finding start-up opportunities
- Leaving your current employer but keeping your ideas
- Protecting your intellectual property
- Managing the five critical elements of a successful start-up
- Securing start-up financing
- Dealing successfully with venture capitalists
- Writing a winning business plan
- Creating a management team
- Handling employment and compensation--who to hire and how to pay them
- Avoiding the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make
- Understanding company valuation and exit strategies
In good economies and bad, entrepreneurs will continue to lead the way to new markets, new ventures, and new technologies. With this comprehensive new guide, you have a great start to start-up success!
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