"This book is ideal for students who are looking to start their own business - either as part of a taught module or as a chosen career path on leaving university. It covers all the basic business processes an entrepreneur needs to consider when starting a new venture, and provides cases illustrative of successful start-ups by young people"--
Start-Up is ideal for anyone looking to start a business – whether you are a student or a professional preparing to launch your own business or social enterprise. It covers the crucial business processes you need to consider when starting a new venture, and contains inspirational and educational cases of successful start-ups by young people from across the globe, including the UK, the US, Hong Kong and Romania. Drawing on the author's extensive practical experience, this book is a unique and invaluable guide to the world of start-ups. Key features:• Assumes no prior knowledge and covers essential finance skills.• Firmly based in practice with detailed advice on carrying out market and industry research.• Features an extensive range of international case studies and examples of start-ups.This concise and lively book is the perfect resource for students and entrepreneurs alike.