{"product_id":"the-business-plan-guide-for-independent-consultants-paperback-softback-9780471597353","title":"The Business Plan Guide for Independent Consultants (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471597353","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Business Plan Guide for Independent Consultants\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHerman Holtz (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471597353, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 8 November 1994\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 15 x 1.6 cm, 0.372 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAt last, a complete business plan guide just for independentconsultants! . . . And who better to write it than North America's#1 bestselling author on consulting?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Unlike most general business plan books that focus on raisingcapital and applying for loans, this unique do-it-yourself guideconcentrates on defining services and products. Written by HermanHoltz, the nation's leading expert on making it as an independentconsultant, it tells you everything you need to know to develop arealistic, workable business plan that prepares you for anycontingency and helps guide your day-to-day decision making as yourbusiness flourishes and grows. Numerous illustrations andworksheets guide your every step and save you the drudgery ofstarting from scratch. This book covers all business planningtopics of crucial concern to consultants, including:\u003cbr\u003e * Defining your products or services\u003cbr\u003e * Market research and sales strategies\u003cbr\u003e * Rate structures and income projections\u003cbr\u003e * Worksheets to help you create objectives and set goals\u003cbr\u003e * Sample business plan\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Includes the Author's Disk to help you prepare your business plan,from defining your services and target market to estimatingstart-up costs, setting rates and consulting fees, and projectingincome. Boilerplate contracts and letters of agreement are alsoprovided.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWhy You Need a Business Plan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mission Statements and Business Definitions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Start-Up Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Initial Commitments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Market Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Analyzing and Qualifying Markets and Segments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Marketing Plan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Planning the Presentations and Using the Tools.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Zeroing in on Your Market.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Rates and Pricing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Financial Side of the Business.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Sample Business Plan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52298005807384,"sku":"9780471597353","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471597353.jpg?v=1781730660","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-business-plan-guide-for-independent-consultants-paperback-softback-9780471597353","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}