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Are you starting out or new into small business?
Are you thinking about being your own boss? Perhaps you're making 'sea changes' or retiring from full-time work? Or perhaps you're new into a business. Starting a business is a huge commitment and one should understand the complexities fully if you aren't to become one of these statistics.
Did you know research shows that about 80% of all new start up businesses fail within the first 5 years!
That's because they don't plan and don't fully consider the countless issues that need to be examined and attended to.
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 THE business book for every business!
If you're in business or even thinking about it, Planning for Small Business Success is a 'MUST HAVE' basic business tool to have in your toolkit.
Written by Australian business woman, June Hope, Planning for Small Business Success is written in easy-to-understand language, is filled with examples, practical activities and case studies and checklists. It covers all the issues you need to think about when starting out or new into business.
One of Australia's most successfu, readable and sought-after books on small business management, Planning for Small Business Success is a MUST for your business success - no matter what type of business idea you have.
If you are thinking of starting a business, are new in business or just need to re-connect to basic principles then Planning for Small Business Success is THE book for you.
Used by many of Australia's foremost educational organisations as a core text in business programs, Planning for Small Business Success is down-to-earth, practical and 'real' and offers many activities which can be used by teachers in program delivery. Valuable to any library, educational organisation or professional association as a core resource.
Your investment in Planning for Small Business Success is just $40 plus p&h
Can you afford NOT to have this power-packed, real-time business tool? Click here to order your Planning for Small Business Success
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Thinking of starting your own business? How do you rate?
Business success is largely determined by the ability and suitability of the owner to run the business. If you're thinking about starting out in business, it's important that you understand how suited you are are to operating your own enterprise.
Download to read our short article on this topic, recently published on www.babyboomerslifechange.com.au. (first article of three)
Then download your FREE Personal Suitability Questionnire to see how you compare.
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Download: Starting out in business? Are you suitable? article
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Remember HELP IS ALWAYS available!
Download: Check your personal suitability for business
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Hear from others
· The 'Planning for Small Business Success' book is a terrific companion to the 'Be Your Own Boss - starting out in small business' course I did with June. It covers all the things we did in class and more. I've referred to it many times when building my business plan and also when I need to make a decision and I'm unsure about the principles I should refer to. Thank you.' new business owner, 35
· We've used the 'Planning for Small Business Success' book since it came out in 2001 as a core text in our Natural Medicine college. It's a great resource for teachers and students alike, giving them a sound footing from which to start their business'. course co-ordinator, educational organisation.
· I recommend my clients get this book and its companion 'Will Your Business Idea Work?' when they're thinking of starting in business or even for more experienced businesses. It's very comprehensive and covers all the issues they need to consider, not just the operational side. business management consultant/accountant
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 Will Your Business Idea Work? workbook
'How do you know what you don't know?'
When you're first exploring small business, there are hundreds of questions you need to find answers to, but mostly don't know what or who to ask. And usually, there's no-one around to tell you. Your accountant will mostly ask financial and legal questions, but what about marketing and market research?
'Will Your Business Idea Work?' was written with hindsight wisdom that author, June Hope wished she had access to prior to commencing two previous businesses. It poses the questions you will need answers to and instructs and prompts how to find those answers.
Read our second free article which examines what you need to know if you are to find out if your business idea will work.
Download at the prompt below.
Every new business person NEEDS this invaluable book. As a business tool, it helps you assess the feasibility of your business idea and becomes the basis of, or could form a mini-business plan.
At just $33 plus p&h can you afford NOT to find out if your business idea work BEFORE you invest your hard-earned money?
Click here to order your Will Your Business Idea Workbook
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What others say about the Will Your Business Idea Work? workbook
· The 'Will Your Business Idea Work?' workbook is extremely thorough and really gets you defining what your goals and business vision are. I had a lot of ideas floating around in my head. To put them down on paper gave clarity and direction. new business, course participant
· It was challenging and confronting. But now it is do-able. The book has given me guidelines and I know what I have to do to create a successful business. Business intender
· A very thorough, comprehensive resource which makes my job easier. Well done.Teacher, business studies
· This workbook (the 'Will Your Business Idea Work?') is one of the greatest assets a person entering into business could use as it is written in simple language without any financial or legal jargon. Accountant |
If you are an accountant or business consultant, your clients may benefit from this valuable business feasibility study. It will help you get better information from them and therefore work more comprehensively with them. It's also a great customer service value add. Please contact us to find out more.
And if you're in the Health and Healing Professions, there's a version especially for you.
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 Will Your Business Idea Work? - for the Health and Healing Professiions
Thousands of practitioners can't be wrong!
Following on from the Will Your Business Idea Work? workbook is a specialised version for the Health and Healing professions.
The top selling Will Your Business Idea Work? - for the Health and Healing Professions workbook has been used as a core text and assignment in Australia's major colleges of Natural Medicine and Complementary Therapies since 1997.
Posing the same questions as the generic Will Your Business Idea Work? but with some specific additions, its examples are drawn wholy from the health professions.
If you are an independant health practitioner in any modality, you cannot afford to be without this extremely valuable business document.
Your investment in essential business tool is just $33 plus p&h
Wholesale prices available. Please contact us for details.
Click here to order your Will Your Business Idea Work? - for the Health and Healing Professions |
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Read a free article by June Hope
Click on the prompt to read a free article by June Hope recently published in the journal of Australian Association of Massage Therapists Spring 2006 edition. This article 'Creating a Successful Massage Practice' will give you lots of food for thought if you're starting a small business in ANY health modality. Essential reading. Download:
Creating a Successful Massage Practice - article part 1
Creating a Successful Massage Practice - article part 2
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What others say about the Will Your Business Idea Work?- for the Health and Healing Professions workbook
· 'Will Your Business Idea Work? – for the Health and Healing Professions' is used as a core text by students enrolled in all modalities at this college. I believe it provides a wonderful opportunity for practitioners, and future practitioners, to identify their strengths and weaknesses in the area of business management, and to help develop a business plan which will greatly enhance their prospects of success when it comes to establishing a natural medicine practice. A valuable and vital tool for every health professional. Principal, Natural Medicine college,
· Professional advisers highly regard the Will Your Business Idea Work? workbook so you'll find it very useful for working with your accountant, applying for finance and most importantly to understand your business. Accountant
· The book was an amazing exercise. It was time-consuming but absolutely a necessity to see where I would be going in the future. student, Natural Medicine
· The 'Will Your Business Idea Work?' workbook idea is great. A very good stepping stone into the real world of harsh business. Naturopath
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Type a Report of your business concept with the Will Your Business Idea Work? companion pre-formatted Word document
At Mindworks, we like to make things easy. So, we've created a companion pre-formatted Word disk supporting the 'Will Your Business Idea Work?' workbooks - making it easy for you to type your answers instead of writing them. You still need the workbook to guide you, but the information you gather will build so you can produce a 'report' of your business idea.
You can then use this to work with your accountant or bank. This document gives you the opportunity to 'use' the workbook many times over.
Can you afford NOT to find out if your business idea will work BEFORE you invest your hard-earned money?
These products can be purchased separately or together in the 'Complete Business Success Pack'.
The practical Will Your Business Idea Work? workbook and disk pack is just $60 - a saving to you of $3 if purchased separately.
If you are an accountant or other business advisor, we have a special Consultants Pack which you can use for your clients.
Contact us to find out more.
As you will see, there are many issues and aspects of business which need to be fully investigated and planned if your business is to thrive and prosper. Make sure you've addressed ALL the key factors.
You can download the last in the series of three articles on Planning for Small Business Success by clicking the prompt below.
Download: Planning your Small Business Success - article
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 Fast-track your business success with the Complete Business Success Pack
At Mindworks, we want your business to be successful. So we offer more than just product and training. We also offer support. Your 'Complete Small Business Success Pack' offers exceptional value as it includes:
· the essential 'Planning for Small Business Success' text book
· AND the immensely valuable 'Will Your Business Idea Work?' workbook · AND the practical 'make-it-easy 'Will Your Business Idea Work?' pre-formatted disk
· AND a practical guide to writing your own business plan
· AND a pro-forma business plan complete with financial pro-formas
· PLUS A 60 minute telephone business planning mentoring session with the book's author June Hope.
· email access to help you sort out any key issues in your planning process
And we'll give you a FREE Vision Motivation Card to keep you inspired and focused on your business and life goals.
Your Complete Business Success Pack is a powerful total package which will fast-track you to assess the feasibility of your business idea, develop a comprehensive business plan and give yourself the best chance of creating a business that prospers and thrives.
If you want information AND support, the value packed Your Complete Small Business Success Pack is essential!
Your investment in this value pack of powerful business tools is just $345.
Can you really afford NOT to give yourself the very best chance of business success?
Click here to order your Complete Small Business Success pack |
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Mindworks small business training programs
Statistics show that the more training a small business operator does, the lower the chance of failure. And given that most new businesses do fail, training can be a key factor in business success.
At Mindworks, we offer business training programs which embrace the key concepts of the Planning for Small Business Success book.
Starting out in Small Business and Writing a Winning Business Plan regularly run in Melbourne. Contact us for further details.
Whilst these programs mostly focus on Small Business, the programs can be modified for the Not-for-profit/Community sector or larger business.
Click here to find out more about Starting Out in Small Business training program |
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 ... and there's help and support
Often business owners feel alone and unsupported. Finding a mentor and a network of other business owners can help address the isolation of making all the business decisions alone
Mindworks offers an objective and practical Mentoring service for your ongoing support and assistance. This can be a face-to-face meeting or over the telephone.
We work with you, for you. We offer arrangements suited to your needs. If you want a one-off session that's fine, if you want regular contact, that's fine also. We don't lock you into regular sessions unless you ask for it.
So, if you need a friendly 'ear', a sounding-board or someone to bounce ideas around with, call us now to discuss how Mindworks Mentoring Service can help you.
If you're making changes in your life; maybe starting a business or perhaps retiring or having a sea change, give yourself the BEST opportunity for success. Check out the other great solutions we here at Mindworks can offer.
Click here to find out more about the Mindworks Mentoring service |