Start Right - by Sangeeta Mulchandani (Paperback)

About the Book

Contains 40 step-by-step exercises and real world examples to assist you in growing a successful business.

Book Synopsis

Have an idea that could change the world but have no clue how to turn it into a successful business?

Tired of slaving away at a boring 9-to-5 job?

Or are you already knee-deep in the chaos of entrepreneurship and feel like you're drowning in uncertainty?

Whatever your situation, Start Right: How to Pick a Winning Business Idea and Make It Successful by Sangeeta Mulchandani is the book you need to make your dreams a reality!

With real-life stories, wit, and a healthy dose of tough love, Mulchandani shares the lessons she's learned as a corporate-leader-turned-serial-entrepreneur, business strategy expert and startup mentor, to help you navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Start Right is not your typical business book. It's a no-BS guide that cuts through the hype and gets straight to the point. You'll learn how to:

• Pick the right ideas and test them before starting your new business venture
• Prepare yourself and your mindset for the entrepreneurial journey
• Design a fool-proof strategy that attracts your ideal customers
• Create a successful, profitable business to last you for years to come

With 40 step-by-step exercises and real-world examples, you'll have everything you need to start and grow a successful business.

Start Right is more than just a practical guide. Mulchandani also shares her personal journey as an entrepreneur, including her triumphs and failures, and the lessons she's learned along the way. She also puts a spotlight on stories from other entrepreneurs she has had the pleasure of coaching and mentoring.

This book is guaranteed to become your guide and best friend on your business journey, one that you will keep coming back to for many years!

Review Quotes

"Sangeeta Mulchandani's Start Right: How to Pick a Winning Business Idea and Make It Successful offers a structured and insightful approach to entrepreneurship, neatly divided into three core sections: "Mindset," "Strategy," and "Execution." This clear segmentation allows the author to delve deeply into each topic, offering comprehensive guidance to the reader. The book's charm lies in Mulchandani's ability to simplify complex concepts, making it accessible to a wide range of entrepreneurs, from novices to more experienced business owners.

Mulchandani begins with the fundamentals, gradually building up to more intricate aspects of running a business, such as client management, organization, and addressing common entrepreneurial pitfalls. Her writing style is approachable, characterized by straightforward language and an engaging use of business terminology. This makes the book not only a practical guide but also an educational tool for readers unfamiliar with business jargon.

A notable strength of the book is the incorporation of Mulchandani's personal journey in the world of business. By sharing her own experiences, the author adds a relatable and human dimension to the narrative. This personal touch provides readers with practical business insights alongside valuable life lessons. The anecdotes about her experiences in business, education, and family life are particularly effective, making complex concepts more understandable through her direct and candid storytelling. Start Right is enriched with various lessons that extend beyond the business realm, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, such as the concept of unlearning to relearn. Mulchandani effectively uses relatable scenarios to illustrate these points. The discussions on customer understanding and marketing are bolstered by coherent text, clear diagrams, and tables, which aid in comprehension.

The blend of business advice and narrative makes Start Right: How to Pick a Winning Business Idea and Make it Successful an ideal resource not only for startups, small and medium enterprise owners but also for anyone aspiring to step into the entrepreneurial world. One of the most impactful quotes from the book, "Planning for profit is one of the most valuable things you can do," encapsulates Mulchandani's practical and forward-thinking approach to business."

- Literary Titan

Rating: 5/5 ★★★★★

"Start Right is a clearly written guide for early-stage entrepreneurs. Sangeeta Mulchandani has condensed many lessons from her years of business experience and her educational journey into a practical and useful handbook. The book helps entrepreneurs learn how their hope and passion can be realised through a practical, step-by-step process. Highly recommended."

- Kwanghui Lim, Associate Professor, Melbourne Business School

"This book is better than Google if you are up at night wondering how to take the steps to founding your own business. If you take the lessons on board and do the work, you will be forging a great path for yourself and save yourself the time and heartache of the many mistakes and pitfalls we have all experienced in business."

- Asja Svilans, Events & Operations Lead, SPARK Deakin

"This is a must-read for first-time entrepreneurs; it offers clear, concise and actionable insights that can be applied to achieve real outcomes in the real world."

- Ashwin Ramachandran, Co-founder, Sapyen