about this book:

Starting your own business is an exhilarating yet overwhelming experience.  Entrepreneurs don’t have the time to read a 400-page how-to guide, but they do need the fundamentals, presented succinctly and directly.  This eBook comes from the author’s 20 years of experience in working with, teaching, and advising several hundred entrepreneurs. Short and to-the-point, the book offers practical, powerful information for anyone who is contemplating starting a business. 

Perhaps you still have a day job and are contemplating launching your own company—or perhaps you have lots of ideas and are wondering which one is most likely to succeed.  This book was written for you.  Its simple but thorough seven-step method will answer your most essential questions—questions your investors will soon be asking you!  Save yourself thousands of dollars and two years of your life by reading the book before you plunge into your startup.

 

The eBook addresses such questions as:

    -  Am I really an entrepreneur?

    -  How do I know whether my idea has true potential?

    -  How will I make money?

    -  What do I need to get started?

Written by an experienced Silicon Valley CEO and seasoned entrepreneur, this book is a quick and easy read and is packed with valuable information and anecdotes.

reviews:

"Succinct, compelling, profound - this book is invaluable with full on-the-money advice that would have been priceless when I was starting my last company. It could take a lifetime to learn what Naeem lucidly summed up in just a few dozen pages. It's a must read for any entrepreneur!"

  1. -Slavik Zorin

  Founder and CEO Synchrony Systems

  New York, NY



"Many of us believe that one day we will start our own companies. But what do you need to know before you take that irreversible step of quitting your job? Naeem Zafar's 7 Steps to a Successful Startup is just what the new entrepreneur needs. Providing clear guidance based on knowledge gained by experience! I commend this book to all who consider launching themselves on this exciting journey."

  1. -Jerome S. Engel

  Executive Director Lester Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, UC Berkeley



"I have been with five startups in my career mostly as VP of engineering and I clearly see that having followed Naeem's advice would have changed the fate of these companies that I was involved with - very insightful and practical. Excellent!"

  1. -Dr. Bulent Erbilgin

  VP of Engineering SS8 Networks

  California


"Naeem has done an outstanding job of outlining the critical "must dos" and relating them to his own real life events. This is a must read for anyone aspiring to become the 'employee number one."

  1. -Dr. Atul Kumar

  VP of SaaS Operations, Serena Software

  California

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7-Steps to a Successful Startup: Simple Lessons Before You Quit Your Day Job!

By Naeem Zafar


Format: eBook

Price: $18.99