Book description
So you've got the drive to start a business. You might even have the Big Idea all mapped out. But then you realise that you've got no money to take it to the next stage. Back to the day job? No way. That's where Freesourcing comes in. Believe it or not, you don't need money to start a business. There's an entire industry out there waiting to help you take your idea and make it happen... for free. All you need to know is where to find the help and how to get your hands on it.
Freesourcing is the definitive guide to free business start up resources, showing you exactly where to go and who to talk to when you're starting a business on a shoestring. Freesourcers don't just think outside the box - they find out where they can get the box for free too. You'll find information on free:
Premises
Money
Computers
Travel
Online resources
Stationery
Advice and support
Legal help
Banking
Networking opportunities
Marketing and PR
Stock
No cash? No problem. So what are you waiting for?
Table of contents
- Copyright
- Introduction
- About This Book
- 1. Use What You Have
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2. Setting Up the Foundations of Your Business
- 2.1. Elevator pitch
- 2.2. The legal entity
- 2.3. Using professional help
- 2.4. Business plan
- 2.5. A place to work
- 2.6. Money
- 2.7. Travel
- 2.8. Sourcing equipment
- 2.9. Food for thought
- 2.10. Business cards
- 2.11. Making yourself look bigger than you are
- 2.12. Protecting your ideas
- 2.13. Trial business services
- 2.14. Banking
- 3. IT and Communication
- 4. Help, Skills and Training
- 5. Research, Innovation and Prototypes
- 6. Customers, Brands, Marketing and Sales
- 7. Growth and Next Steps
- Freestarts: More Businesses You Can Start for Free
- The 10 Rules of Freesourcing
- Glossary
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
Product information
- Title: Freesourcing: How To Start a Business with No Money
- Author(s):
- Release date: January 2010
- Publisher(s): Capstone
- ISBN: 9781906465803
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