Working for Yourself
An Entrepreneur's Guide to the Basics
26th Edition
Published on 3. June 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-0-7494-5590-3 (ISBN)
Description
Although it can be a daunting prospect, the idea of working for yourself is gaining popularity. This revised edition of a best-selling guide addresses the common pitfalls and answers every question an entrepreneur might have about self-employment. Fully updated to include new 2009 Budget changes, it deals with the full range of issues that need to be considered, including: business planning, raising finance, tax and legal issues, keeping accounts, and planning for growth.
Including useful contact addresses and websites, Working for Yourself is essential reading for anyone looking to take the plunge and go it alone.
Including useful contact addresses and websites, Working for Yourself is essential reading for anyone looking to take the plunge and go it alone.
More details
Edition
26th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
530 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-5590-3 (9780749455903)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
06/2008
25th Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€36.08
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Person
Jonathan Reuvid has a background in investment banking, financial consultancy and marketing strategy. An experienced entrepreneur, he is well known for his reliable, straightforward advice. He is also the author of Start Up and Run Your Own Business, The Corporate Guide to Expatriate Employment and Working Abroad, both published by Kogan Page.
Content
Chapter - 00: Introduction;
Section - ONE: Making Your Decision;
Chapter - 01: Have You Got What It Takes?;
Chapter - 02: Doing Your Homework;
Chapter - 03: Business Planning;
Chapter - 04: Structuring Your Business;
Chapter - 05: Funding Your Business;
Chapter - 06: Choosing Your Advisers;
Chapter - 07: Making Your Case for Raising Capital;
Chapter - 08: Self-Employment Alternatives to Starting a Business;
Section - TWO: Preparation;
Chapter - 09: Making the Most of Your Bank Accounts;
Chapter - 10: Budgeting and Cash-flow Forecasting;
Chapter - 11: Legal Basics;
Chapter - 12: Choosing Premises;
Chapter - 13: Simple Accounting Systems;
Chapter - 14: Invoicing and Credit Control;
Chapter - 15: Costing, Pricing and Estimating;
Section - THREE: Building Your Business;
Chapter - 16: Effective Marketing;
Chapter - 17: Using IT to Run Your Office;
Chapter - 18: Is Foreign Trade Fun?;
Chapter - 19: Planning for Growth;
Section - FOUR: Necessary Administration;
Chapter - 20: VAT;
Chapter - 21: Employing People;
Chapter - 22: Other Taxation;
Chapter - 23: Pensions and Health Insurance
Section - ONE: Making Your Decision;
Chapter - 01: Have You Got What It Takes?;
Chapter - 02: Doing Your Homework;
Chapter - 03: Business Planning;
Chapter - 04: Structuring Your Business;
Chapter - 05: Funding Your Business;
Chapter - 06: Choosing Your Advisers;
Chapter - 07: Making Your Case for Raising Capital;
Chapter - 08: Self-Employment Alternatives to Starting a Business;
Section - TWO: Preparation;
Chapter - 09: Making the Most of Your Bank Accounts;
Chapter - 10: Budgeting and Cash-flow Forecasting;
Chapter - 11: Legal Basics;
Chapter - 12: Choosing Premises;
Chapter - 13: Simple Accounting Systems;
Chapter - 14: Invoicing and Credit Control;
Chapter - 15: Costing, Pricing and Estimating;
Section - THREE: Building Your Business;
Chapter - 16: Effective Marketing;
Chapter - 17: Using IT to Run Your Office;
Chapter - 18: Is Foreign Trade Fun?;
Chapter - 19: Planning for Growth;
Section - FOUR: Necessary Administration;
Chapter - 20: VAT;
Chapter - 21: Employing People;
Chapter - 22: Other Taxation;
Chapter - 23: Pensions and Health Insurance