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Book SynopsisEveryone can be an entrepreneur! You no longer need a fat savings account, rich benefactor or angel investor to start a business by doing what you love. Thanks to the internet, it's never been easier to make money by sharing your passion with the world. But all the options can seem confusing and overwhelming, particularly if you're not a technical whizz or have never had a business before. Should you sell on a website like Etsy or eBay, or have your own online shop? What laws and regulations do you need to know about? How do you make sure people can actually find your shop?
This book walks aspiring creative business owners right through the process of deciding what to sell, developing a brand, choosing the right platform and getting an online shop live in six weeks or less without a computer engineering degree or spending hundreds of pounds. It's a step-by-step guide that combines practical information, worksheets and checklists with the gentle encouragement and support so ofte
Trade Review"A brilliant, practical guide to starting a creative business" Camilla Westergaard, Folksy "Indispensable advice" Becky Doggett, Handmade NationTable of ContentsIntroduction
Week 1: What type of business do I actually want to have?
Week 2: Where's my sweet spot, and what do my customers want?
Week 3: The What, Where, When and How!
Week 4: Getting ready to launch
Week 5: Preparing for lift-off
Week 6: Ready, Steady, Launch! Index
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