A Winning Start is a pratical, hands-on guide that contains everything you need to know in order to start and operate a new business with your eyes opened. It provides a realistic, "feet-on-the-ground" perspective of what it really means to be in business for yourself.

In the guide which consists of eight sixty minute audio CDs and a book to walk you through the process on each topic.

Our instructor Tim Turose is regarded as an expert in the field of starting and operating a business. Mr. Turose has twenty five years experience working with small business owners and has conducted numerous business seminars on all aspects of small business.

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CD #1: Business Startup

  • Introduction and overview of the small business arena
  • Success & failure factors, setting up goals
  • Buying an existing business or a franchise

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A Winning Start: The Complete Course (CDs, Hardcover book and Bonus CD for 2006) $79.95
Product dimensions: 12.5" x 11" x 2.5", Weight: 1 lb. 15 oz (Shipping Weight registers as 2 lbs.)
ISBN: 0-9672512-0-6
A Winning Start: The Complete Course (audio downloads, PDF and bonus download for 2006) $59.95

CD #2: Business Structure

  • What are the legal structures you can choose
  • What business structures protects my assets
  • What business structure should I choose for tax saving
  • How am I taxed on my small business earnings

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A Winning Start: The Complete Course (CDs, Hardcover book and Bonus CD for 2006) $79.95
Product dimensions: 12.5" x 11" x 2.5", Weight: 1 lb. 15 oz (Shipping Weight registers as 2 lbs.)
ISBN: 0-9672512-0-6
A Winning Start: The Complete Course (audio downloads, PDF and bonus download for 2006) $59.95

CD #3: Record Keeping

  • How do I set up a recordkeeping systems
  • What records must I keep and set-up
  • What records help me make good business decisions.

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A Winning Start: The Complete Course (CDs, Hardcover book and Bonus CD for 2006) $79.95
Product dimensions: 12.5" x 11" x 2.5", Weight: 1 lb. 15 oz (Shipping Weight registers as 2 lbs.)
ISBN: 0-9672512-0-6
A Winning Start: The Complete Course (audio downloads, PDF and bonus download for 2006) $59.95

CD #4: Inventory and Pricing

  • How do I price my product or service
  • What are the standard mark-ups and net profits in businesses
  • How much in sales must I do monthly in order to have a net profit
  • How do I compute a simple break-even
  • What should my inventory be.

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A Winning Start: The Complete Course (CDs, Hardcover book and Bonus CD for 2006) $79.95
Product dimensions: 12.5" x 11" x 2.5", Weight: 1 lb. 15 oz (Shipping Weight registers as 2 lbs.)
ISBN: 0-9672512-0-6
A Winning Start: The Complete Course (audio downloads, PDF and bonus download for 2006) $59.95

CD #5: Obtaining Financing & Cash Flow

  • How do I obtain financing for my business
  • How much in startup money will I need
  • How much should be budgeted in different areas.
  • How do I choose a banker.

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A Winning Start: The Complete Course (CDs, Hardcover book and Bonus CD for 2006) $79.95
Product dimensions: 12.5" x 11" x 2.5", Weight: 1 lb. 15 oz (Shipping Weight registers as 2 lbs.)
ISBN: 0-9672512-0-6
A Winning Start: The Complete Course (audio downloads, PDF and bonus download for 2006) $59.95

CD #6: Marketing & Advertising

  • How do I market and advertise my business
  • How much money should be spent on advertising
  • Where do I advertise for my best results.
  • How do I set-up an advertising budget
  • How do I create a business image & sales staff.

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A Winning Start: The Complete Course (CDs, Hardcover book and Bonus CD for 2006) $79.95
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ISBN: 0-9672512-0-6
A Winning Start: The Complete Course (audio downloads, PDF and bonus download for 2006) $59.95

CD #7: Selling, Hiring Employees & Time Management

  • How do I hire good employees that I can retain
  • How do I motivate my employees
  • What are the different personality styles
  • How to manage my time in my business.

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A Winning Start: The Complete Course (CDs, Hardcover book and Bonus CD for 2006) $79.95
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ISBN: 0-9672512-0-6
A Winning Start: The Complete Course (audio downloads, PDF and bonus download for 2006) $59.95

CD #8: Business Planning & Interviews

  • Developing a solid business plan
  • How do I follow my plan
  • Interviews with successful entrepreneurs.

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ISBN: 0-9672512-0-6
A Winning Start: The Complete Course (audio downloads, PDF and bonus download for 2006) $59.95

Update 2006 Bonus CD

  • 2006 updates on changes in the marketplace
  • Internet marketing and selling of products
  • Health saving accountsd and simple IRA information
  • Tax saving ideas and new tax laws.

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A Winning Start: The Complete Course (CDs, Hardcover book and Bonus CD for 2006) $79.95
Product dimensions: 12.5" x 11" x 2.5", Weight: 1 lb. 15 oz (Shipping Weight registers as 2 lbs.)
ISBN: 0-9672512-0-6
A Winning Start: The Complete Course (audio downloads, PDF and bonus download for 2006) $59.95

A Winning Start Workbook

The Winning Start Workbook will give you practical, hands-on exercises and reading material that dovetail perfectly with Tim's audio lessons.

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A Winning Start: The Complete Course (CDs, Hardcover book and Bonus CD for 2006) $79.95
Product dimensions: 12.5" x 11" x 2.5", Weight: 1 lb. 15 oz (Shipping Weight registers as 2 lbs.)
ISBN: 0-9672512-0-6
A Winning Start: The Complete Course (audio downloads, PDF and bonus download for 2006) $59.95