<p><span style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">Published now in its 5</span><sup style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">th</sup><span style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">&nbsp;edition,&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgba(178, 34, 34, 1)">STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS: A WORKBOOK</strong><span style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">&nbsp;was originally commissioned in 1997 by the Department of Enterprise, Trade ' Employment under Measure 4 of the Operational Programme for Small Business to meet a real need for practical, relevant information among would-be entrepreneurs. More than 25 years on,&nbsp;it&nbsp;is still the standard text on practical business planning for Irish entrepreneurs. This fifth edition has been updated and expanded to reflect changing trends in Irish small business.&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgba(178, 34, 34, 1)">STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS: A WORKBOOK</strong><span style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">&nbsp;is designed to take a potential entrepreneur through the whole process of starting a business, from first thoughts about self-employment to the practicalities of start-up. The workbook consists of three core chapters:&nbsp;</span></p><ol><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-align-justify"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">READY:</strong><span style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">&nbsp;The first chapter, covering preparation, self-assessment, ideas generation, market research and training for entrepreneurs;&nbsp;</span></li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-align-justify"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">STEADY:</strong><span style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">&nbsp;The bulk of the guide, covering business planning, raising finance, sources of assistance, choosing premises, recruiting staff, marketing, book-keeping and management issues: and&nbsp;</span></li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-align-justify"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">GO!:</strong><span style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">&nbsp;When everything has been thought through and you are ready, this section provides the remaining information you need to get started and keep your business going strong.&nbsp;</span></li></ol><p><span style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">Throughout the workbook, you will find checklists, flowcharts and questionnaires designed to make you think about your proposed business.</span></p>