Further resources
Books
Links to Leeds Beckett library catalogue records are provided if available.
Barrow, C., Barrow, P. and Brown, R. (2012) The business plan workbook: the definitive guide to researching, writing up and presenting a winning plan. 7th ed. London: Kogan Page.
Other information: This book provides examples and exercises on how to develop a business plan. It includes all relevant areas including marketing, market research and finance. The book includes links to online resources and spreadsheets.
Finch, B. (2010) How to write a business plan. 3rd ed. London: Kogan Page.
Other information: This book covers all sections of the business plan including products and markets, operations and management and sales forecasts. It also covers selling your business.
Goodman, E. and Hawkins, A. (2015) New business: next steps : the all-in-one guide to managing, marketing and growing your small business.. Harlow: Pearson.
Other information: Guide to running a small business including case studies of different types of companies.
Manville, G. and Greatbanks, R. eds. (2013) Third sector performance : management and finance in not-for-profit and social enterprises. Farnham, Burlington (VT): Gower.
Other information: An account of how the third sector works and how it differs from both the private and public sectors.
Teelken, C., Ferlie, E. and Dent, M. eds. (2012) Leadership in the public sector: promises and pitfalls. [Online] London: Routledge. Available from <http://www.dawsonera.com> [Accessed 23 March 2015].
Other information: This e-book examines the nature of the public sector in the UK, and how it is managed and led.
Wood, M. (2010) Essential guide to marketing planning. 2nd ed. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall.
Other information: This book describes how to research, prepare and present a marketing plan and includes a chapter on pricing.
Web resources
Other information: The Executive Agency that oversees company registration and information in England, Wales and Scotland.
Other information: The central membership organisation for co-operative enterprise throughout the UK.
Enterprise and Innovation Academy
Other information: The Enterprise and Innovation Academy at Leeds Beckett outlines the invaluable support that is offered by the university to people wanting to set up their own business. The support is available irrespective of whether they are Leeds Beckett students or alumni.
Enterprise and Innovation Academy for students at Leeds Beckett
Other information: The Enterprise and Innovation Academy support entrepreneurship across the University. They provide advice and help to students and graduates who might want to set up their own businesses.
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
Other information: The Chamber (Leeds, York & North Yorkshire) represents businesses in the region, and provides current information, networking events and training programmes.
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