Starting a Business: Learn What You Need in Two Hours (Crash Course for Entrepreneurs)

This is the first in a twelve-title series, a Crash Course for Entrepreneurs, and coaches prospective and new entrepreneurs in starting a business. Many novice entrepreneurs have little more than a brilliant idea and a pocketful of ambition. This book tells you exactly what you must know, in simple terms, using real-world examples. In a two-hour read, it walks you through each phase of planning and developing your own business. Learn how to decide if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur, how to test your idea's worth, what to do after you confirm your idea is brilliant, how to develop your business plan, what legal and tax issues you need to consider, and how to avoid the most common entrepreneurial mistakes. Find out what other critical resources, processes and practices will help ensure your success. These serial entrepreneurs will save you time and trouble as you set up and run your new company.

In 2004, Michael O'Keefe founded O'Keefe Motor Sports, Inc. (OMS Superstore), eventually growing it into the largest database of aftermarket automotive components available for online purchase in the world. Currently, aside from his position at Expert Business Advice, LLC, he is president of Pinpoint Holdings Group, Inc. and vice president of marketing for Bracemasters International, LLC. At Pinpoint, Mike's focus is building a strong base for understanding the global marketplace. He also plays a key role in facilitating the logistics of the commercial lighting branch of the company, bridging between Pinpoint's office in Wuxi, China, and their commercial clientsâ?"hotel chains such as Gaylord Palms, Ritz Carlton, Marriott, Mohegan Sun, and Isle of Capri. Originally from Delavan, Wisconsin, Mike now lives in Orlando, Florida. His motto: â?oRome did not create a great empire by having meetings; they did it by killing all those who opposed them.â?