Starting a Business That Actually Makes Money

A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Smart, Avoiding Costly Mistakes, and Building a Profitable Small Business from Day One

De: Arthur Bell

Narrado por: Christopher O'Neill

Start your business with confidence—even if you’re starting from scratch.

Confused by where to start? Worried you’ll waste time or money on the wrong things? You’re not alone—and this audiobook gives you the answers.

In Starting a Business: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Profitable Business, veteran entrepreneur Arthur Bell takes you through every essential step of launching and growing a successful business. With over 25 years of experience, he breaks it down into clear, actionable strategies anyone can follow—no business degree required.

Inside this audiobook, you’ll learn how to:

• Find and validate a profitable business idea
• Write a winning business plan and set SMART goals
• Understand business structures, licenses, and legal must-knows
• Master cash flow, budgeting, and funding options
• Build your brand and launch a high-impact marketing strategy
• Use technology, automation, and lean principles to scale
• Handle setbacks, make data-driven decisions, and adapt with confidence

Whether you're a complete beginner or starting over with a fresh idea, this audiobook is your blueprint for launching a business that’s profitable, sustainable, and built to last.

Press play and take the first step toward building your dream business—starting today.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Perfect for beginners!

This audiobook is a fantastic resource for anyone starting a business from scratch. Arthur Bell simplifies the overwhelming process with clear, step-by-step guidance that actually feels doable. From refining your idea to handling legalities and marketing, every chapter is packed with practical advice. It’s like having a mentor in your ear—perfect for beginners who want clarity, confidence, and a solid plan to build something real.

Great ideas and strategies to get started!

I found this audiobook really helpful and easy to follow. It breaks down the process of starting a business in a way that makes sense, even if you’re new to it. The advice felt realistic and focused on avoiding common mistakes, which I really appreciated. It gave me a clearer picture of what to focus on first and how to build something that can actually work.

Profitable Biz Blueprint

This audiobook delivers a clear, step-by-step approach to building a business that actually makes money. The author explains how to read and understand business outlines, test whether your product or service will attract real demand, and approach marketing with confidence. I found the section on loss leaders especially useful, showing how small, strategic offers can lead to bigger sales. There’s practical guidance on leveraging email campaigns and using AI for online promotions to reach the right audience. With straightforward explanations and actionable tips, this listen gives you the tools to move from an idea to a profitable, well-marketed business.

Clear roadmap

This audiobook lays out the steps in a way that actually made sense to me—no hype, just real guidance. I appreciated how it covered the less exciting (but necessary) stuff like licenses, cash flow, and structure without dragging it out. The part about validating your business idea before diving in saved me from going all-in on something half-baked. It’s like getting advice from someone who's already learned the hard lessons.

Great guide to help you get started in business

This audiobook covers all the way from the start to end of creating a business. It starts with business planning and making sure you validate your idea before you get started, the; how to set up an LLC, what professionals you need to help along the way and then how to expand as you grow. It’s not specific to an industry but more a generic over view of starting up in business. Well worth a read

No-Fluff Roadmap to Profit

Exactly what I needed to go from "someday" to a concrete launch plan. "Starting a Business That Actually Makes Money" delivers clear guidance from idea validation and SMART goal setting to legal basics, cash flow, and marketing that actually moves the needle. I especially appreciated the focus on lean principles, automation, and making data-driven decisions. The honest advice on handling setbacks was very helpful too. Arthur Bell's step-by-step approach makes the path to a profitable, sustainable business feel achievable, even if you're starting from zero. Perfect for first-timers or anyone rebooting with a new idea. Highly recommend!

Start a business the smart way

This audiobook lists steps to launch a business without wasting time or money. It walks through how to validate your idea first, like testing demand before investingan d gives clear guidance on setting up a simple business plan. I appreciated the breakdown of fixed vs. variable costs, pricing strategies, and tips on keeping your startup lean. The section on choosing between LLC, sole proprietorship, or S-corp was surprisingly were clearly defined. Also, the marketing advice focused on practical channels like local SEO and email lists rather than expensive ads. Straightforward, useful, and worth the listen.

Actual, practical advice

I like this book because it was no nonsense. Got right to the point and made total sense chapter by chapter. The narrator kept it interesting too.

Wish I Read This Sooner

I’ve started side hustles before, but this was the first time I felt like I actually knew what I was doing. The advice is super clear and based on real business sense—not just inspiration. I finally understood what steps to take, when to take them, and how to avoid wasting time and money. I followed a few tips right away and already saw results. If you’re tired of guessing your way through things, this is worth a read.

A Clear Path to Profit

This book delivers what the title promises—practical, step-by-step guidance without fluff. The advice is straightforward, easy to follow, and focused on avoiding the common traps that sink new ventures. From planning and budgeting to marketing and growth, every section feels actionable and realistic. It’s the kind of book that makes starting a business feel less overwhelming and more like a clear, achievable plan for success.