If you think that entrepreneurs are born and not made, it may be because youve never learned the steps to starting a business. John B. Vinturella, Ph.D., who has more than forty years of experience as an entrepreneur, explores how to sharpen business skills, identify opportunities, and take an orderly approach to business planning in this guide to becoming your own boss. Learn how to: cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset; conduct market research and feasibility analyses; write a comprehensive business plan; and overcome obstacles business owners face. Drawing on his own experiences running a successful small business for twenty years, Vinturella lets you know what to expect as you start a business. He also shares numerous case studies based on actual companies to help you identify common mistakes and best practices in building a business. Whether you already have a business idea, want to find one, or are considering career options, youll be more likely to succeed when you learn the 8 Steps to Starting a Business. For more information visit: www.jbv.com/8steps

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If you have a great idea, why not turn it into a lucrative career path? Starting your own business is possible, and this book will give you all of the tools and advice necessary! You will learn how to craft your idea from its beginning stages into a business that is successful and functional. By following these steps, you can make sure that you are putting all of your time and effort into the business correctly. No matter what your dreams are or what you envision for your business, it is possible if you are willing to put in the work. This book makes it easy for you—serving as a guideline to follow so you always know what to do next.

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