Starting a Business: Learn What You Need in 2 Hours (Crash Course for Entrepreneurs)

O'Keefe, Michael F.; Girard, Scott L.; Price, Marc A.; Girard, Scott L.

ISBN 10: 9077256369 / ISBN 13: 9789077256367

Published by Nova Vista, 2013

Seller Inventory # 9077256369-3-35786967

Synopsis:

You have a brilliant idea and a pocketful of ambition. Now what? Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Are you a self-motivated dynamo ready to dive into the business jungle and seize your turf? Do you really know what you're getting into?

In this essential guide, you'll learn how to:

Test your idea's worth.

Develop a business plan.

Line up financing.

Deal with legal and tax issues.

Avoid the most common mistakes.

Each of the books in the Crash Course for Entrepreneurs series offers a high-level overview of the critical things you need to know and do if you want to survive and thrive in our super-competitive world. Of course, there's much more to learn about each topic, but what you'll read here will give you the framework for learning the rest.

About the Authors:

In 2004, Michael O’Keefe founded O’Keefe Motor Sports, Inc. (OMS Superstore), eventually growing it into the largest database of aftermarket automotive components available for online purchase in the world. Currently, aside from his position at Expert Business Advice, LLC, he is president of Pinpoint Holdings Group, Inc. and vice president of marketing for Bracemasters International, LLC. At Pinpoint, Mike’s focus is building a strong base for understanding the global marketplace. He also plays a key role in facilitating the logistics of the commercial lighting branch of the company, bridging between Pinpoint’s office in Wuxi, China, and their commercial clients—hotel chains such as Gaylord Palms, Ritz Carlton, Marriott, Mohegan Sun, and Isle of Capri. Originally from Delavan, Wisconsin, Mike now lives in Orlando, Florida. His motto: “Rome did not create a great empire by having meetings; they did it by killing all those who opposed them.”

In 2004, Michael O'Keefe founded O'Keefe Motor Sports, Inc. (OMS Superstore), eventually growing it into the largest database of aftermarket automotive components available for online purchase in the world. Currently, aside from his position at Expert Business Advice, LLC, he is president of Pinpoint Holdings Group, Inc. and vice president of marketing for Bracemasters International, LLC. At Pinpoint, Mike's focus is building a strong base for understanding the global marketplace. He also plays a key role in facilitating the logistics of the commercial lighting branch of the company, bridging between Pinpoint's office in Wuxi, China, and their commercial clientsâ?"hotel chains such as Gaylord Palms, Ritz Carlton, Marriott, Mohegan Sun, and Isle of Capri. Originally from Delavan, Wisconsin, Mike now lives in Orlando, Florida. His motto: â?oRome did not create a great empire by having meetings; they did it by killing all those who opposed them.â?

Bibliographic Details

Title: Starting a Business: Learn What You Need in ...
Publisher: Nova Vista
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good