You have a business idea that you want to put into action, but you also want advice on the realities of setting up and running a business. This Made Easy Guide is for you. It takes you through the business-creation process, from assessing your aptitude and ideas, to funding and business plans. This popular Guide, expanded for this third edition, contains all that a would-be entrepreneur needs! Areas covered in this Guide: Is running a business for you? Will your ideas work? Promoting and selling your wares; Do you have sufficient resources?; recruiting and managing staff; being in control; funding your business; structuring your business plan; tax and other matters; case study and sample business plan.