Starting a business involves many different steps. This book will help you learn about it. You'll discover: - mistakes new businesses make, and how NOT to fall prey to them- How to give your business an edge- The people you should talk to before starting your business- The qualities that are important to start and grow a successful business- How to test your ideas- How to determine if your business idea can be profitable- How to find out if people will buy- The different ways to fund your business- A quick, fun, and effective way to plan your business- Branding for a new business, and what you need to know- The crucial steps most new businesses miss- Why it is important to take care of the small things- The things you need in place to create a solid, sustainable business- The optimal structure for your business- How you can get great people on board- The main positions every business needs to fill- How to cut your initial business costs to nearly zero!