Start-Up is ideal for anyone looking to start a business ¿ whether you are a student or a professional preparing to launch your own business or social enterprise. It covers the crucial business processes you need to consider when starting a new venture, and contains inspirational and educational cases of successful start-ups by young people from across the globe, including the UK, the US, Hong Kong and Romania. Drawing on the author''s extensive practical experience, this book is a unique and invaluable guide to the world of start-ups. <BR><BR>Key features:<BR>¿ Assumes no prior knowledge and covers essential finance skills.<BR>¿ Firmly based in practice with detailed advice on carrying out market and industry research.<BR>¿ Features an extensive range of international case studies and examples of start-ups.<BR><BR>This concise and lively book is the perfect resource for students and entrepreneurs alike.<BR>