Leading Edge Business Planning for Entrepreneurs [Paperback]

James B. Arkebauer (Author), Jack Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1999

Many new startups require a business plan approach that's not only meticulous and logical, but highly competitive as well. "Leading Edge Business Planning for Entrepreneurs" is directed specifically to the entrepreneur interested in aggressive growth. It incorporates the latest computer and Internet business operating techniques and technologies, and it shows you how to research your business's feasibility in the marketplace. Learn how to craft a winning business plan that can be presented not only to banks, but also to venture capitalists, micro-loan associations, or equity partners.

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About the Author

James Arkebauer is the Founder/President of Venture Associates Ltd., with 18 years experience consulting with entrepreneurs and management teams. The author of numerous books, including "Going Public," he is also a frequent lecturer and contributor to various publications.

Jack Miller has written for and consulted with small companies on business planning issues for 15 years. He has produced successful business plans, feasibility studies, and marketing plans, in addition to researching, authoring, or coauthoring five books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Dearborn Trade (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157410117X
• ISBN-13: 978-1574101171
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #598,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Business Planning manual for Developed Economies ?, September 4, 2001

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Ken Acquah (Accra, Ghana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leading Edge Business Planning for Entrepreneurs (Paperback)

The book is very brilliant and I can definitely use it in London, where I have a small consultancy business and use the internet for E-Commerce.

Secondly, because of the low interest rate of 6-7%, I can secure a loan to buy PCs for my office.

With the usage of an accounting application and spreadsheet, I can make quick financial statements and be in control of the business.

I cannot be that lucky in Ghana, if I were now starting up.

I run an application software development company, and I have connected by PC to the internet.

In Ghana, interest rates are high at about 45-50%
Internet technology is available but skilled labour is limited
Incomes are generally low; the minimum daily wage is about 70 cents and limits the market

The majority of Africa faces similar situations to that of Ghana.

In conclusion, I wish to suggest that a chapter is added to the book to discuss business planning in technologially disadvantaged economies like Ghana, to formulate a business planning manual without the use of the relatively expensive PC so the potential African entrepreneur can also have something to read from.