Product Description

"If you are the sort of person who would love to start a business of your own but have not yet dared to take the plunge because you have no idea of where to start, The Entrepreneur’s Book of Checklists could go a long way to reducing the sense of panic and introducing some clarity and order into your life when you need it most."

The Sunday Times

"This book is full of the stuff the 'experts' never tell you, use it as your shortcut to success".
Rowan Gormley, entrepreneur and wine lover.
Recruited by Richard Branson to set up Virgin Direct and now CEO of Virgin Wines

Whether you've recently started a business, or are still thinking about it, suddenly everything is down to you. Here's the book to help you think of everything - and do the right thing at the right time. It's the book of lists that no business can afford to start up without.... 

The Entrepreneur’s Book of Checklists is not written to be read from cover to cover, more to become an invaluable source of reference at every stage of the small business journey. As important as an evangelist’s bible, or a car mechanic’s workshop manual, this book will be used, heavily bookmarked and become a much worn friend.

Use the index and chapter summaries to find your way to the checklist you need today. Then, keep the book by your desk, bed or armchair and refer to it whenever doubt or choice confronts you. Packed with examples of businesses that started up just like you, everyone who contributed to this book wants you to succeed as they have done. The Entrepreneur’s Book of Checklists is your first step to joining their success.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #87331 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-09
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 216 pages

Synopsis
"If you are the sort of person who would love to start a business of your own but have not yet dared to take the plunge because you have no idea of where to start, The Entrepreneur's Book of Checklists could go a long way to reducing the sense of panic and introducing some clarity and order into your life when you need it most." The Sunday Times "This book is full of the stuff the 'experts' never tell you, use it as your shortcut to success". Rowan Gormley, entrepreneur and wine lover. Recruited by Richard Branson to set up Virgin Direct and now CEO of Virgin Wines Whether you've recently started a business, or are still thinking about it, suddenly everything is down to you. Here's the book to help you think of everything - and do the right thing at the right time. It's the book of lists that no business can afford to start up without..."The Entr"epreneur's Book of Checklists is not written to be read from cover to cover, more to become an invaluable source of reference at every stage of the small business journey. As important as an evangelist's bible, or a car mechanic's workshop manual, this book will be used, heavily bookmarked and become a much worn friend.

Use the index and chapter summaries to find your way to the checklist you need today. Then, keep the book by your desk, bed or armchair and refer to it whenever doubt or choice confronts you. Packed with examples of businesses that started up just like you, everyone who contributed to this book wants you to succeed as they have done. The "Entrepreneur's Book of Checklists" is your first step to joining their success.

From the Back Cover

The Entrepreneur’s Book of Checklists

1000 tips to help you start and grow your business

“This book will be invaluable to anyone starting a business.”
George Derbyshire, Chief Executive, National Federation of Enterprise Agencies

“Robert manages to combine common sense and sound business understanding

with inspiration and vision. This book will help you lift your business

and keep moving forward.”

Jonathan Air, Charity Software Limited, Bristol

Started up in business? Thinking about it?

Here's the book that reminds you what you can't afford to forget.

It shows you what to do, even when you don't yet know what needs to be done.

It's your checklist for success, full of the things others never tell you.

Whether you've just started a business, are planning right now, or simply aspire to do it one day, this book is for you. As an entrepreneur you’ll have a lot on your mind and even more on your plate. These checklists will feed your ambition and nourish your enterprise. Its the book that makes sure you think of everything — and do the right thing at the right time.

The Entrepreneur’s Book of Checklists is designed so you can dip in and out of it whenever the need arises on your small business journey. Keep the book by your desk, bed or armchair and open it whenever you need inspiration, or when doubt or choice confront you.

Packed with the experiences of real people with growing businesses, you can learn how other people did it. Everyone who contributed to this book wants you to succeed as they have done and some have even added their contact details so you can ask them questions yourself. The Entrepreneur’s Book of Checklists will help you focus on what matters and avoid the pitfalls that await you.

It’s your guidebook to business success.

About the Author

Robert Ashton has started three businesses and sold two. Currently he is establishing Norfolk Community Foundation, he is also developing a number of ‘Enterprise Colonies’ where young businesses can flourish within a safe, supportive environment. He is a true entrepreneur, eager to share opportunities with others. A prolific business author, he writes for a number of business journals and national newspapers and the author of Copywriting in a Week.

Customer Reviews

Pointless statements of the obvious.
After reading all the glowing reviews, I was expecting something good. However all this book does is state what can only be called the plain obvious. Anyone even thinking about running a business would already have thought of all of the tips in this book. Don't waste your time or money on this.

A very useful book for any Business start ups
I feel Robert (the Author)has done an excellent job. This book highlights some vital points which I was not aware of. Also, it is very simple reading and easy to understand. I would recomend this book to all who are looking to start a new business.

Very Useful Book Indeed
Setting up your own business is not an easy venture.

There are lots of things to bear in mind and the novice and many
more experienced people can overlook things that are obvious in hindsight.

This is a book that you can read in a linear fashion or dip into when you're stuck for ideas on how to advance a situation. The format is simple , a checklist of things to consider for the myriad subjects that business implies.

It's written in a clear, good humoured and above all non arrogant or patronising manner.

I seldom buy books and never do without checking out the offer, and this was the best by far.

It doesn't immerse you in platitudes or the author's ego, but gives you the context in which decisions need to be made and the pertinent questions to ask. In my opinion that's more powerful than many of the thinly disguised ego-trips that masquerade as business books!