StartupPro: How to set up and grow a tech business (PDF)

Marty Zwilling knows exactly what it takes to create and grow a successful business from scratch. As the founder and CEO of Startup Professionals, Marty is passionate about helping small business owners and startup founders grow in confidence and profits.The most important, if difficult thing for anyone in business is transforming the first small buds of success into a blossoming business. With a large community of followers online, popular blogs dispensing advice on a range of business issues and books such as "e;Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?"e; Marty here looks at the growing, lucrative - essential, even - world of tech. In this new book he provides you with sharp insights and friendly guidance to help even the most inexperienced tech entrepreneur.Demonstrating how to prepare yourself for and navigate the challenging but exciting world of business, this book is an invaluable companion on the journey towards success. Beginning with the attributes of a good entrepreneur, and then looking at how to build a business around your skills and passions, Marty's indispensable advice also looks at how to formalize a business plan, find investors, and lead teams. Success is often hard-won in the business world, but here Marty attempts to make it that little bit easier for you.Today, the fastest growing businesses are built around tech - whether you are building websites or analysing data, the world of business is dependent on tech experts to constantly be one step ahead of the game. Yet while your skills and knowledge may be in demand, creating and growing a successful business can be a huge challenge. With this insightful and inspirational guide, you will find out how to build the business you want, beginning with an effective and formalized business plan you - and other stakeholders - truly believe in, then how to articulate that confidence and belief as you find investors and stakeholders you can trust and build a team you know you can depend upon. You will also discover how to lead teams, driving forward both your business and yourself to the success you always dreamed of.