Setting up a business has never been more popular - there are currently over 22 million independently-owned businesses in Europe - but it can be a daunting prospect. The new edition of this authoritative guide covers all the latest developments in the world of self-employment and new business. Fully revised and updated, "Start Up and Run your Own Business" includes expert advice on all the key topics which need to be considered: everything from defining your business and raising finance, to employment issues and managing for growth. Neatly combining information on basic business practice with advice on business expansion, this practical guide is essential reading for anyone looking to establish themselves in business.