Product Description

The practical advice, case studies and exercises in this book are designed to equip the reader with the skills needed to prepare and present business plans appropriate for a range of occasions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #487215 in Books
• Published on: 2001-02-22
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 214 pages

About the Author
As teacher, consultant, venture capitalist and company director, Paul Barrow has helped dozens of small- and medium-sized enterprises to secure funding and grow. He has written, read and analysed hundreds of business plans - and this book is a distillation of his knowledge and experience.

Customer Reviews

A Great Book for Those New To Starting a Business
I bought this book at the business planning stage before starting our business and I found it indispensable. I used almost all of it to develop our business plan and 3 years later our business (started from our attic bedroom)is becoming established, has premises, 5 staff and we have just reached the semi-finals stage for an award for best new businesses.

I still use the very useful spreadsheets (which are available from an on-line link in the book) for producing our accounts.

For those with previous business experience or substantial theoretical knowledge from business courses it may not be as valuable. But for those with little of this experience or knowledge it provides a really good starting point.

Another great book from the King of Business
Branson puts his years of business experience and knowledge into a great book that both inspires and helps would be entrepreneurs. Easy to read and full of helpful hints and advice. If you are thinking of starting up a business, make this book one to read. You won't regret it.