Starting your own UK business is an exciting - and challenging - time. This updated edition of the startup classic shows you how to build a business agile enough to take advantage of emerging trends and opportunities, and sturdy enough to weather any storm.

Learn to:

• Test the feasibility of your idea and size up the competition
• Prepare your business plan and secure funding
• Trim costs, increase margins and learn budgeting for beginners
• Build an online presence and find ways to grow your business

Make the leap to being a successful entrepreneur with this easy-to-use guide

Starting a new business can be intimidating, but you don’t have to go it alone! Packed with insider tips, this complete, fun guide will help you get your business up and running quickly. Find out how to lay the groundwork for your new business, conduct feasibility studies, get funding, write a great business plan and much more.

• Jump in — get down to business with feasibility studies, laying the groundwork for getting started and assessing your capabilities
• Plan and plot — make a business plan and then get going with funding, picking a business structure and considering your new business’s mission
• Take care of business — find out how to employ people, operate effectively, track finances, manage business taxes and much more
• Go for growth — grow your business by extending to the Internet, improving as a manager and creating new strategies for efficiencies and growth
• Go above and beyond — watch out for common pitfalls, find out who to consult with prior to starting your business and create a social media marketing strategy

Open the book and find:

• An in-depth guide to the first steps to starting your business
• Tips on business structures, franchises and pop-ups
• The lowdown on crowdfunding your business
• Guides for operating your business profitably
• Tips on improving growth via strategy and acumen
• Tricks for moving your business online
• How to improve performance and grow your business