What Business Should I Start?: 7 Steps to Discovering the Ideal Business for You - Softcover

Rhonda Abrams

Softcover

ISBN 10: 096696358X ISBN 13: 9780966963588

Publisher: Planning Shop, 2004

Synopsis

Want to start your own business, but aren't sure which one to start? Want to find a business that's right for you—for your interests, skills, and goals—that will also be successful?America's foremost small-business advice guru Rhonda Abrams offers readers seven steps to identifying the right business for them, from determining their entrepreneurial type with the E-Type™ test, to exploring a wide range of business options, including 23 in-depth analyses and a listing of 450 hand-picked businesses ideal for new entrepreneurs. This book is packed with worksheets, resources, and insights from the author's rich experience in this field. Abrams's engaging, upbeat style offers inspiration as well as a step-by-step plan to help would-be entrepreneurs find the business of their dreams.From the PublisherMillions of people dream about owning their own business—most never do. This book helps you become one of the fortunate ones who succeeds! Highlights if this book include:·         Listing of 463 hand-picked businesses ideal for new entrepreneurs·         In-depth info on which businesses make money·         Helps you define your aspirations, expectations, and financial goals for your new business·         Learn how others have been successful, part-time or full-time·         Comprehensive descriptions of E-Types and the best businesses for each·         Learn the secrets to increasing your chance of success·         Identify your niche and learn how it will make you more money·         With a Foreword by Scott Cook, founder of Intuit, makers of Quickbooks!

About this title

From the Publisher

"What Business Should I Start?" guides you through a unique seven step process to identifying potential businesses you could start--making certain they meet your needs, suit your personality, fit your interests and goals--and that they have a realistic chance of success. The book then provides a framework for helping you choose among those potential businesses.

This book is for you if:
* You’ve been saying, "Someday, I’d like to own my own business."
* One of the things stopping you from launching your own business is that you aren’t sure which business to start.
* You have a few serious ideas for different businesses but don’t know how to choose one and get going.
* You have absolutely no idea which business to start; you don’t know which businesses would suit you—your needs, personality and interests, financial situation and goals.
* You’ve had hundreds of ideas for new businesses but need help figuring out which ones to eliminate.
* You have an idea for a business but you want to make sure it’s the right one before you take the leap and make the commitment.
* You’re at a turning point in your life or career and are looking for direction.
* You’re about to retire and are considering starting your own business.
* Friends and family keep suggesting business ideas to you, but none seem to be the right fit for you.
* You’re trying to decide whether to launch a business or look for a job.

You probably do not need this book if:
* You have already decided which business you want to start and are confident that it is the right one for you (in which case you may benefit from the companion to this book, Six-Week Start-Up, also by Rhonda Abrams).

Millions of people dream about owning their own business; most never do. This book helps you become one of the fortunate ones who succeed!

From the Inside Flap

Want to start you own business, but aren’t sure which one? Want to find a business that’s right for you--for your interests and goals--that also makes money? This book takes you through an exclusive seven-step process, revealing the ideal business for you.

The book features:

Exclusive E-Type Assessment: Use this groundbreaking questionnaire and uncover your unique Entrepreneurial Type, based on your talents, personality, and passions. Identify which businesses are best for your E-Type.

Extensive Business Information: Discover the businesses that are hot right now—and how much money they make. Find out which industries work best for small businesses, and why. Carefully developed resource lists show you where and how you can do your own in-depth industry research.

Fully Researched Business Reviews: Candid, extensive critiques of 23 popular businesses—with success rates, start-up costs, resources, money-making potential and more.

Analytical Worksheets: Organize and analyze your potential business ideas--then rate and rank your choices.

Expert Advice: Rhonda’s helped thousands of entrepreneurs start successful businesses--benefit from her years of research and experience.

Additional Highlights:

Listing of 463 hand-picked businesses ideal for new entrepreneurs

In-depth info on which businesses make money

Define your aspirations, expectations and financial goals for your new business

Learn how others have been successful, part-time or full-time

Comprehensive descriptions of E-Types and the best businesses for each

Learn the secrets to increasing your chance of success

Identify your niche and learn how it will make you more money

With a Foreword by Scott Cook, founder of Intuit Corporation, the makers of Quickbooks and Quicken!

Edition details

• Publisher: Planning Shop
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 096696358X
• ISBN 13: 9780966963588
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 361