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

By: Arthur Bell

Narrated by: 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