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100 _aEnglish, John
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245 _aHow to organise and operate a small business in Australia:
_bturning ideas into success
250 _a12th
260 _bRoutledge
_aNew York
_c2024
300 _aix, 287 p.
365 _aGBP
_b32.99
500 _aTable of content: INTRODUCTION PART A PREPARING FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT 1. The self-employment decision The power of being small. Diversity of small businesses. Pros and cons of self-employment. Personal characteristics and success. Management skills and experience. Taking the plunge. Risk of failure. Summary. 2. Information and assistance Choosing and an accountant. Choosing a solicitor. Finding a mentor. Business Enterprise Centre. Trade association. Australian Institute of Company Directors. Networking. State and territory small business agencies. Commonwealth government. Training programs. Summary. Reflective exercise: Why do I want to be self-employed? PART B GETTING STARTED 3. Pathways into business Parallel opportunities. New market opportunities. New product and service opportunities. Buying a Business. Buying a franchise. Starting from scratch. Summary. 4. Start-up nuts and bolts Legal structure. What’s in a name? Business Registration Service. Licences and permits. Insurance. Summary. 5. Business plan Myths and reality of planning. Putting your plan on paper. Sample business plan. Adapting to change. Summary. Reflective exercise: Evaluating the Risks PART C MARKETING PLAN 6. Marketing strategy Understanding your customers. Customer information. Positioning your business. Products and services. Distribution. Promotion. Pricing. Marketing mix. Summary. 7. Traditional marketing Direct marketing. Media advertising. Writing advertising copy. Publicity. Sponsorship. Personal selling. Summary. 8. Digital marketing What is digital marketing? Do I need a website? Search engines and directories. Email marketing. Online promotion. Social media. Mobile marketing. Getting help. Summary. Reflective exercise: Capturing the Target Market PART D OPERATIONS PLAN 9. Operating practices Service operations. Retail operations. Online operations. Manufacturing operations. Summary. 10. Location and layout Temporary premises. Home-based business. Retail premises. Service businesses. Manufacturing premises. Local government regulations. Negotiating a lease. Summary. 11. Employing staff Legal framework. Designing a job. Hiring new staff. Motivation and performance. Staff turnover. Summary. Reflective exercise: Creating a Smooth Operation PART E FINANCIAL PLAN 12. Financial information Paper trail. Accounting system. Balance sheet. Income statement. Financial ratios. Monitoring performance. Summary. 13. Managing liquidity Operating cycle. Managing accounts receivable. Managing inventory. Managing accounts payable. Managing cash flow. Overcoming problems. Summary. 14. Managing profitability Cost structure. Contribution margin. Break-even point. Product and service profitability. Customer profitability. Market channel profitability. Monitoring costs. Summary. 15. Financing and taxation Borrowing money. Leasing. Equity capital. Government grants. Australian taxation system. Summary. Reflective exercise: Financial Forecasts Appendix: Assessing Commercial Potential [https://www.routledge.com/How-to-Organise-and-Operate-a-Small-Business-in-Australia-Turning-Ideas-into-Success/English/p/book/9781032676593?srsltid=AfmBOopz0OY8W-4HiEq0UkeLjpb3LFAM_InUOe-5Pq8emnCgZMy3j8Ov]
520 _aYou have an idea for a business, but you’re not sure where to begin. Or perhaps you have made a start, but you’re not sure what to do next. It’s a common dilemma shared by everyone who has been down the same path. Where can I go for help? What are my legal obligations? How do I start making sales? How can I use digital marketing? How do I organise my operations? What’s involved in employing staff? How do I handle my finances? How to Organise and Operate a Small Business in Australia is your hands-on guide to running your own business. This new 12th edition contains information, skills, and ideas that are up to date, easy to understand, and simple to use. It reflects fundamental changes that have taken place as a result of the pandemic and the surge in small business digital technology. A feature of this new edition is a series of reflective exercises designed to help you evaluate your business ideas for their commercial potential. Used by tens of thousands of Australians to become self-employed, this new 12th edition is the most comprehensive small business handbook in Australia. An essential read for anyone who wants to have a business of their own. (https://www.routledge.com/How-to-Organise-and-Operate-a-Small-Business-in-Australia-Turning-Ideas-into-Success/English/p/book/9781032676593?srsltid=AfmBOopz0OY8W-4HiEq0UkeLjpb3LFAM_InUOe-5Pq8emnCgZMy3j8Ov)
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