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School for Startups: The Breakthrough Course for Guaranteeing Small Business Success in 90 Days or Less [Paperback]

Jim Beach , Chris Hanks , David Beasley
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

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Book Description

May 19, 2011

The Beginner's Guide to Low-Risk Entrepreneurship

You want to start your own business, but "risk" isn't your middle name. You're not alone. Many successful entrepreneurs are averse to risk--but they have learned the tricks to working around it. And now you can too, with School for Startups.

This practical guide shows you how to build a business the smart way--without risking major assets such as your house, savings account, or health insurance.

You'll learn how to increase your chance of success by:

  • Funding your venture without investors
  • Entering international markets
  • Taking full advantage of tools on the Web
  • Marketing your product or service for little or no cost
  • Deploying a third party to package and ship products
  • Taking control of an existing business or franchise

The authors present hundreds of the best ideas for new businesses, along with case studies proving the effectiveness of their approach. Also included with the book is a code you can use to register for The Entrepreneur School (www.theentrepreneurschool.com), where you can access exclusive webinars and supplementary material.


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About the Author

Jim Beach is a serial entrepreneur, director of education at The Entrepreneur School, and founder of International Entrepreneurship (www.internationalentrepreneurship.com).

Chris Hanks is an entrepreneur and lecturer at the University of Georgia, where he teaches entrepreneurship at the Terry College of Business.

David Beasley worked for twenty-five years as a reporter and editor for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. His stories have appeared in many publications, including the New York Times, Bloomberg News, and GlobalAtlanta.com.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (May 19, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071753931
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071753937
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.9 out of 5 stars
I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to start a business. goldenrulecomics  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
It inspires me to start my own business! Norma  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
This is a great book, very practical and easy to understand. spg0403  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! June 13, 2011
Format:Paperback
This book is great. Packed with practical advice on how to start a business without putting your entire life at risk. It is a quick and easy read - it doesn't feel like a textbook at all. It inspired me want to start my own business right now! Everyone who has ever considered starting a business should read this book!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is fantastic June 17, 2011
Format:Paperback
I've been to two seminars by Jim & Chris. This book brings weeks worth of classwork into one volume. These guys have lived this life and they know what they're talking about. If you are serious about standing on your own then get this book and do what these guys say. Pretty soon your business will be up and making you independent.
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have! June 14, 2011
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I wish this book had come out years ago; it would have saved me both capital and pain. The authors simply and concisely lay out a pathway to successful entrepreneurship that anyone can follow. Most importantly they do it through teaching risk avoidance and low cost entry. If you are dissatisfied with your current job, out of work or just ready to be your own boss, get this book!
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book! June 25, 2011
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Whether you are about to start a business or have already started one, this book is a must have. School for Startups is very insightful, practical, and an overall great book to read. I highly recommend spending the $10-$15 dollars to buy this book now and save thousands later on down the road. Thanks to Jim, Chris, and David for this incredible resource--can't wait for your next one.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars School for Startups September 20, 2011
By Mike H
Format:Paperback
To put it simply, "School For Startups" nails it. These guys cut through all the rhetoric and get right to the meat.You will know how to start a business that perpetrates itself, or as the book states "Bootstrapping" by the time you are done. I have been an entrepreneur all my life and it was great to see a book that finally tells it like it is. An absolute must read for anyone considering starting a business. I can't wait to see the follow up book!!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and hopeful September 13, 2011
By spg0403
Format:Paperback
This is a great book, very practical and easy to understand. It gave me some good direction for thinking about what I want out of a business and made me feel like it was actually possible for me to go into business for myself. Even if you aren't quite ready to take the plunge and start working for yourself - or maybe even ESPECIALLY if you aren't quite ready - this is a fun, interesting read that will motivate you and make you feel more confident that you can start your own business without risking your entire life to do it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on startups! August 20, 2011
Format:Paperback
I have 2 copies of this book; one for me and the other as a gift. First I have been the Entrepreneurial school classes and have had Jim Beach as an instructor in 2 classes. Chris Hanks was also a speaker in my FasTrac class. The information in the book works. If you are thinking of starting a business or already have one this is a must. When you read the section on Randy Brown remember that I contribute part of my success to their knowledge.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars When to start your company? NOW! August 16, 2011
Format:Paperback
This book teaches you the most important thing in starting your own company. DO IT NOW! It contains many stories of people who have started their own company, and it gives the reader motivation. While having a good idea and business plan is necessary, but spending all your time debating and thinking and not doing anything wont get you closer.

As you read the stories of many other people's company, you start to realize that everyone started somewhere small, and gradually it grew to the companies they are today. This book is a MUST read for people on the edge and not sure what to do. It guides you in the right steps, showing you even ideas that does not seem 100% still works as long as you are determined and work towards your goal.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars This book gives you 100% accurate advice.
This is my first review on Amazon as I don't read books as often as I should; however, I give you my word that I am true to everything I tell you. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars enterprise for everybody
this book opens the door to start own business for everybody, there are a lot of examples of succesfull people
Published 5 months ago by visek.tom
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Excellent direction and easy to read. I really enjoyed the advice on how to obtain medical insurance if and when I leave my corporate job to fully run my small business.
Published 5 months ago by James Corey Crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, good presentation and promising content
It's a good read and definitely the book to start with if you're an aspiring entrepreneur but with no business background or knowledge. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sri Harsha V
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, great authors
I know two of the authors personally and can vouch for their sincerity. This is a very practical and entertaining guide for those of us who have always thought about starting a... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Trevor
4.0 out of 5 stars Destrruye mitos y los sustituye con ideas nuevas
Durante la lectura del libro varios mitos se han ido desvaneciendo y nuevas y frescas ideas han ido surgiendo. Read more
Published 8 months ago by mvm
3.0 out of 5 stars The "Look Inside" feature for this book is too limited!
I almost bought this book, but the "Look Inside" feature would not allow me to view the section that I was interested in, so I bought "Start Your Own Business, Fifth Edition: The... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jim W
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Useful, Inspirational Resource
School for Startups explains how anyone with energy can start a company with little or no money almost immediately. Read more
Published 10 months ago by goldenrulecomics
5.0 out of 5 stars First Review - Loved it
Of all the entrepreneur books and business books I've read, this one is by far the most down to earth and real. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jsmacksem
5.0 out of 5 stars School For Startups is extremely helpful!
Meeting Jim was a humbling and educational experience as was reading his book with Hanks and Beasley. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rizwan
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