Start Your Own Business 2010: The Ultimate step-by-step Guide

Famous entrepreneurs such as Richard Branson, Stelios and Sahar Hashemi have all started businesses and thrived during a recession: could you be next? Despite the downturn, its still a great time to start a business, with less competition and better deals for everything from inventory, advertising and rent. Start Your Own Business 2010 delivers essential information on how to start a business, make it a success, as well as offeruing advice on overcoming challenges including the changing economic outlook. Be inspired by start up stories, and learn tips from the experts. With Start Your Own Business 2010 you can learn: * which businesses do the best in a recession * who is still lending finance and what theyre looking for * how to write a convincing business plan * how to locate the most reliable suppliers * how to use techniques to make sure you get paid * how to attract customers and keep them coming back * the best ways to promote your business Start Your Own Business 2010 is a step-by-step guide that brings together the experience and expertise of Crimson, the business book experts, and startups.co.uk, the UKs most popular small business website which started in 2000 and now helps over 150,000 people every month. Small business owners and new businesses consistently rate startups.co.uk as the leading source of information for UK entrepreneurs.