Publisher's Synopsis
You have taken the time to learn and develop the technical trade skills necessary for your profession. Now let Michael Schaper provide you with the practical and easy-to-implement advice that will really get the ball rolling for your new business. The Australian Small Business Guide to Starting Your Business in the Trades is the no-bull guide to successfully launching your own trade business. Discover the satisfaction of self-employment, of charting your own path, of being your own boss - knowing that you have taken care of the critical business issues that will help your business prosper. This book presents to you: - the pros and cons of business ownership - ways to assess your suitability to launch your own company - powerful and inexpensive marketing secrets - the wisdom and value of simple business planning - the legal requirements of starting your own business - a range of tips to help you organise your business effectively - the critical secrets of effective financial management. Your business deserves success. The tips and techniques provided here will help you to manage your future with the same professional skill that you demand of yourself as a tradesperson.
