Book excerpt: The 8-Week Startup is a series of 40 workshops designed to help you uncover your best ideas and turn them into a profitable business in just 8 short weeks. It's a field guide for every future entrepreneur who's itching to start a business. It will walk you through everything from building your website, to setting up bank accounts and even firing your boss. If you're tired of riding the cubicle wave, pick up this book and get started now. See what other entrepreneurs are saying: "What an incredible book. I've owned my own business for some time, and after listening to The 8-Week Startup, I'm genuinely surprised that I made it this far without it". -Aaron Fisher "This book is no gimmick. It's direct and to the point. It guides you on an 8-week program to fulfill your dreams. How do I know? I'm using it right now to start my photography business. Trust me... It works." -Yohoswah "This is fantastic! The knowledge and insight that Eddy has in starting a business is amazing. He really understands the small business owner. He knows the ins and outs of pretty much every aspect of running a company". -Jed Ivie Want Even More? ($325 Dollar Gift!) Get 3 months of premium membership for FREE at the8weekstartup.com just for purchasing this book! You'll also get 1 free hour of coaching with Eddy Hood, MBA and Author of The 8-Week Startup! What's Inside Workshop 1: What is an 8-Week Startup? Workshop 2: Finding the right business idea Workshop 3: Testing the idea for stupidity Workshop 4: The SDB formula and why it works Workshop 5: Service or a product? Workshop 6: Building your business strategy Workshop 7: The 3 most important resources Workshop 8: Calculating your gross margin Workshop 9: Calculating your break-even point Workshop 10: How to make your business scalable Workshop 11: The golden nuggets of competition Workshop 12: Building your exit before you begin Workshop 13: Forecasting the first 12 months of cash Workshop 14: To partner or not to partner Workshop 15: The art of recurring revenues Workshop 16: How to get killer distribution Workshop 17: The 1-page business plan Workshop 18: Get a great name for your business Workshop 19: How to get paid the right way Workshop 20: Build a brand that rocks Workshop 21: Setting up command central Workshop 22: How to build a $10,000 website for under $500 - Part 1 Workshop 23: How to build a $10,000 website for under $500 - Part 2 Workshop 24: How to build a $10,000 website for under $500 - Part 3 Workshop 25: How to build a $10,000 website for under $500 - Part 4 Workshop 26: How to get customers by the truckloads - part 1 Workshop 27: How to get customers by the truckloads - part 2 Workshop 28: How to get customers by the truckloads - part 3 Workshop 29: How to eliminate accounts receivable Workshop 30: Automate operations - part 1 Workshop 31: Automate operations - part 2 Workshop 32: How to not lose your pants when drop shipping Workshop 33: The secret sauce of website traffic Workshop 34: Setting up your scoreboard Workshop 35: Building a business with a sharper axe Workshop 36: Setting up safety nets Workshop 37: How to fire your boss Workshop 38: Getting the most from your grand opening Workshop 39: What to expect your first year Workshop 40: The entrepreneur's club