A best-selling guide from British business start-up expert Colin Barrow covering everything budding entrepreneurs need to know to get their business up & running. Whether you are just starting out planning a new venture setting up at home or extending a current business online this book is all you need to succeed. In addition to straightforward advice on all the business basics this new & enhanced third edition will include fresh content covering the fundamental changes in the UK economy up-to-datetax & VAT advice guidance on finance & funding in the new era of British banking & setting up online to help readers make the move from employee to successful entrepreneur. Starting a Business For Dummies 3 rd Edition features new & updated content on: Finding funding & business support in challenging times Trimming costs increasing margins & budgeting for beginners Setting-up a home based business Starting-up online or creating an online presence for an existing business Spotting financial cycles & preparing for economic ups & downs Using the latest technology efficiently & profitably Entering new markets finding new products diversification forming partnerships & going global