{"id":32608,"date":"2019-11-08T11:19:18","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T17:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/?p=32608"},"modified":"2023-08-23T17:20:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T22:20:02","slug":"how-to-start-a-business-from-scratch-ebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-business-from-scratch-ebook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Business From Scratch: Build a Successful Business and Turn Your Ideas Into Money (eBook)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-business-from-scratch-ebook\/crowdspring-how-to-start-a-business-mockup-of-a-book-standing-on-three-books-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32610\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32610\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125609\/crowdspring-how-to-start-a-business-mockup-of-a-book-standing-on-three-books-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125609\/crowdspring-how-to-start-a-business-mockup-of-a-book-standing-on-three-books-1.png 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125609\/crowdspring-how-to-start-a-business-mockup-of-a-book-standing-on-three-books-1-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125609\/crowdspring-how-to-start-a-business-mockup-of-a-book-standing-on-three-books-1-640x587.png 640w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125609\/crowdspring-how-to-start-a-business-mockup-of-a-book-standing-on-three-books-1-400x367.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<div class='header-cta' style='display:none'>\n  <span>Will your business idea succeed?<\/span>\n  <a href='https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/evaluate-your-startup-idea-quiz\/' class='btn btn-primary' target='_blank'>Take our quiz - completely confidential and free!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Small businesses account for <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.advocacy.sba.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/23142719\/2019-Small-Business-Profiles-US.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">99.9% of all businesses in the U.S.<\/a>, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re considering starting a new business, you&#8217;ll be in good company.<\/p>\n<p>But did you know that 30% of new businesses fail during their first two years?<\/p>\n<p>Nearly half fail during the first five years, and only a third survive ten years.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-business-from-scratch-ebook\/bureau-of-labor-statistics-small-business-survival-rates\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32611\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32611\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125609\/bureau-of-labor-statistics-small-business-survival-rates.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"427\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125609\/bureau-of-labor-statistics-small-business-survival-rates.png 427w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125609\/bureau-of-labor-statistics-small-business-survival-rates-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125609\/bureau-of-labor-statistics-small-business-survival-rates-400x342.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whether a new business succeeds or fails can boil down to luck.<\/p>\n<p>But as General Douglas MacArthur famously said, &#8220;The best of all is the luck you make for yourself.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>It helps to have a competitive advantage when you start a business.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div class=' hide-for-medium hide-for-large'><div style='padding: 10px 32px;text-align: center;background-position: center;background-color: #DA6D5A;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain;'><h2 style='font-size: 35px;line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12px;color: white;'>Free Business Startup Kit<\/h2><p style='font-size: 18px;margin: 20px 0 30px;line-height: 1.5;color: white;'>Receive six actionable guides, including a how to start a business checklist, detailed comparisons of LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships to determine the best fit for your business, plus insights on crafting a compelling pitch deck to attract investors.<\/p><img style='margin-bottom: 32px;' src='https:\/\/crowdspring3-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/marketing\/inline-business-kit.png' \/><div style='display: flex; justify-content: center;'><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 15px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> How to Start a Business Checklist<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i>Starting a Corporation Guide<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Is an LLC Right for You?<\/li><\/ul><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 15px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting Business Partnerships<\/li><\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Creating a Powerful Pitch Deck<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style='margin-top: 14px;margin-bottom: 24px;text-align: center;'><a href='\/business-startup-kit\/' target='_blank' style='background: #23b3f1; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700;font-size:11px;'>Get your free startup kit<i class='fa fa-angle-right' style='font-size: 20px; vertical-align: middle; background: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 12px 4px 14px; color: black; margin: 0 -18px 0 16px;'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='show-for-medium hide-for-large'><div style='padding: 10px 32px;text-align: center;background-position: center;background-color: #DA6D5A;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain;'><h2 style='font-size: 45px;line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12px;color: white;'>Free Business Startup Kit<\/h2><p style='font-size: 24px;margin: 20px 0 40px;line-height: 1.5;color: white;'>Receive six actionable guides, including a how to start a business checklist, detailed comparisons of LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships to determine the best fit for your business, plus insights on crafting a compelling pitch deck to attract investors.<\/p><img style='margin-bottom: 32px;' src='https:\/\/crowdspring3-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/marketing\/inline-business-kit.png' \/><div style='display: flex; justify-content: center;'><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 18px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> How to Start a Business Checklist<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Corporation Guide<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Is an LLC Right for You?<\/li><\/ul><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 18px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting Business Partnerships<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Creating a Powerful Pitch Deck<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style='margin-top: 14px;margin-bottom: 24px;text-align: center;'><a href='\/business-startup-kit\/' target='_blank' style='background: #23b3f1; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700;font-size:19.2px;'>Get your free startup kit<i class='fa fa-angle-right' style='font-size: 27px; vertical-align: middle; background: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 12px 4px 14px; color: black; margin: 0 -18px 0 16px;'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='show-for-large'><div style='padding: 10px 32px;text-align: center;background-position: center;background-color: #DA6D5A;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain;'><h2 style='font-size: 50px;line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12px;color: white;'>Free Business Startup Kit<\/h2><p style='font-size: 24px;margin: 20px 0 40px;line-height: 1.5;color: white;'>Receive six actionable guides, including a how to start a business checklist, detailed comparisons of LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships to determine the best fit for your business, plus insights on crafting a compelling pitch deck to attract investors.<\/p><img style='margin-bottom: 32px;' src='https:\/\/crowdspring3-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/marketing\/inline-business-kit.png' \/><div style='display: flex; justify-content: center;'><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 16px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> How to Start a Business Checklist<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Corporation Guide<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Is an LLC Right for You?<\/li><\/ul><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 16px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting Business Partnerships<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i>  Creating a Powerful Pitch Deck<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style='margin-top: 14px;margin-bottom: 24px;text-align: center;'><a href='\/business-startup-kit\/' target='_blank' style='background: #23b3f1; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700;font-size:19.2px;'>Get your free startup kit<i class='fa fa-angle-right' style='font-size: 27px; vertical-align: middle; background: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 12px 4px 14px; color: black; margin: 0 -18px 0 16px;'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Most new businesses fail because they don&#8217;t properly assess the market, don&#8217;t prepare a strong business plan, don&#8217;t invest enough money in the business, or do a poor job marketing their business.<\/p>\n<p>You can avoid these pitfalls by being prepared.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crowdspring<\/a> teamed up with Swyft Filings and Trademark Engine to bring you a free, 95 page eBook filled with actionable insights and advice based on our collective decades in business.<\/p>\n<p>Together, the authors have helped over 400,000 businesses launch and grow. We pooled our expertise in branding, design, business law, trademarks, marketing, and much more to create a detailed guide that will help you to set your new business on the right path from day one.<\/p>\n<h2><b>This eBook will help you learn how to:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overcome Your Fear of Failure<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find, Evaluate, and Protect Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/small-business-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Business Idea<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write a Business Plan That Will Get You Funded<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properly Set Up Your Business<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a Strong Brand Identity<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build and Grow a Service-Based Business<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build and Grow an Online Business<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build and Grow a Retail Business<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a Strong Online Presence For Your New Company<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise Money and Finance Your New Business<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch Your Business and Get Your First Customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s a peek at Chapter 3: How to Write a Business Plan That Will Get You Funded.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-business-from-scratch-ebook\/crowdspring-how-to-start-a-business-mockup-featuring-an-open-book-lying-on-a-solid-color-surface-700\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32612\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32612\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125608\/crowdspring-how-to-start-a-business-mockup-featuring-an-open-book-lying-on-a-solid-color-surface-700.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125608\/crowdspring-how-to-start-a-business-mockup-featuring-an-open-book-lying-on-a-solid-color-surface-700.png 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125608\/crowdspring-how-to-start-a-business-mockup-featuring-an-open-book-lying-on-a-solid-color-surface-700-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125608\/crowdspring-how-to-start-a-business-mockup-featuring-an-open-book-lying-on-a-solid-color-surface-700-640x427.png 640w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/27125608\/crowdspring-how-to-start-a-business-mockup-featuring-an-open-book-lying-on-a-solid-color-surface-700-400x267.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been dreaming about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/starting-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">starting a business<\/a>, recently started one, or are just about to launch your business, remember that success doesn\u2019t happen by chance.<\/p>\n<p><div class=' hide-for-medium hide-for-large'><div style='padding: 10px 32px;text-align: center;background-position: center;background-color: #DA6D5A;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain;'><h2 style='font-size: 35px;line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12px;color: white;'>Free Business Startup Kit<\/h2><p style='font-size: 18px;margin: 20px 0 30px;line-height: 1.5;color: white;'>Receive six actionable guides, including a how to start a business checklist, detailed comparisons of LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships to determine the best fit for your business, plus insights on crafting a compelling pitch deck to attract investors.<\/p><img style='margin-bottom: 32px;' src='https:\/\/crowdspring3-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/marketing\/inline-business-kit.png' \/><div style='display: flex; justify-content: center;'><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 15px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> How to Start a Business Checklist<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i>Starting a Corporation Guide<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Is an LLC Right for You?<\/li><\/ul><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 15px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting Business Partnerships<\/li><\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Creating a Powerful Pitch Deck<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style='margin-top: 14px;margin-bottom: 24px;text-align: center;'><a href='\/business-startup-kit\/' target='_blank' style='background: #23b3f1; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700;font-size:11px;'>Get your free startup kit<i class='fa fa-angle-right' style='font-size: 20px; vertical-align: middle; background: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 12px 4px 14px; color: black; margin: 0 -18px 0 16px;'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='show-for-medium hide-for-large'><div style='padding: 10px 32px;text-align: center;background-position: center;background-color: #DA6D5A;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain;'><h2 style='font-size: 45px;line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12px;color: white;'>Free Business Startup Kit<\/h2><p style='font-size: 24px;margin: 20px 0 40px;line-height: 1.5;color: white;'>Receive six actionable guides, including a how to start a business checklist, detailed comparisons of LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships to determine the best fit for your business, plus insights on crafting a compelling pitch deck to attract investors.<\/p><img style='margin-bottom: 32px;' src='https:\/\/crowdspring3-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/marketing\/inline-business-kit.png' \/><div style='display: flex; justify-content: center;'><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 18px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> How to Start a Business Checklist<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Corporation Guide<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Is an LLC Right for You?<\/li><\/ul><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 18px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting Business Partnerships<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Creating a Powerful Pitch Deck<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style='margin-top: 14px;margin-bottom: 24px;text-align: center;'><a href='\/business-startup-kit\/' target='_blank' style='background: #23b3f1; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700;font-size:19.2px;'>Get your free startup kit<i class='fa fa-angle-right' style='font-size: 27px; vertical-align: middle; background: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 12px 4px 14px; color: black; margin: 0 -18px 0 16px;'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='show-for-large'><div style='padding: 10px 32px;text-align: center;background-position: center;background-color: #DA6D5A;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain;'><h2 style='font-size: 50px;line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12px;color: white;'>Free Business Startup Kit<\/h2><p style='font-size: 24px;margin: 20px 0 40px;line-height: 1.5;color: white;'>Receive six actionable guides, including a how to start a business checklist, detailed comparisons of LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships to determine the best fit for your business, plus insights on crafting a compelling pitch deck to attract investors.<\/p><img style='margin-bottom: 32px;' src='https:\/\/crowdspring3-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/marketing\/inline-business-kit.png' \/><div style='display: flex; justify-content: center;'><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 16px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> How to Start a Business Checklist<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Corporation Guide<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Is an LLC Right for You?<\/li><\/ul><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 16px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting Business Partnerships<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i>  Creating a Powerful Pitch Deck<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style='margin-top: 14px;margin-bottom: 24px;text-align: center;'><a href='\/business-startup-kit\/' target='_blank' style='background: #23b3f1; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700;font-size:19.2px;'>Get your free startup kit<i class='fa fa-angle-right' style='font-size: 27px; vertical-align: middle; background: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 12px 4px 14px; color: black; margin: 0 -18px 0 16px;'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Give yourself a competitive advantage by downloading your free copy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/how-to-start-a-business-ebook\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ebook&amp;utm_campaign=StartBizSwyftTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How To Start a Business From Scratch: Build a Successful Business and Turn Your Ideas Into Money<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For additional insights and free downloadable business plan templates, read this definitive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/how-to-write-a-business-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide to writing a business plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/how-it-works\/?utm_source=csblog&utm_medium=smb&utm_campaign=cta\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35262\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06164945\/small-business-blog-master-cta.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0It helps to have a competitive advantage when you start a business. 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