All the basics for a business journey

The Entrepreneur Handbook is a comprehensive kit of basic information necessary for those engaged in a business journey. It is also a refresher resource for managers occupied by their day-to-day activities. This handbook presents basic tips on each of the issues faced by a nascent or growing company and how to find information and resources.

The Entrepreneur Handbook has been designed and written by the team at Lebanon Opportunities, based on the specific context of Lebanon. Even for universally adopted practices, localizing the information is necessary for it to become practical and actionable. Laws, practices, addresses, and other data are the essentials of this book.

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Table of Content

1 - BUSINESS PLANNING

The idea
Where to find relevant data
Preparing a plan
Quick financial considerations
Planning ahead
Competitions
The role of mentors


2 - INCORPORATION AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS

Forms of legal incorporation
Tax considerations
Investment Development Authority of Lebanon Incentives
Legal tips to pay less tax
Other mandatory expenditures


3 - TALENT MANAGEMENT AND LABOR ISSUES

Legal labor issues
Talent management
Salary scale 2016
Here are some local training centers


4 - TRADEMARK AND PATENTS

How to register
Protecting your work on an international level
Beware of the risks
Adding up the costs


5 - COMMUNICATION

Free of charge (or low-cost)
Paid advertisements 85 Guerilla marketing
Other exposure opportunities


6 - EQUITY FINANCING

Relying on personal assets
Angels 100 Crowdfunding
Venture capital and equity funds
BDL 331 circular
Stakes to be ceded
The Bourse


7 - DEBT FINANCING

Soft loans
Regular credit facilities
Islamic finance


8 - LOCATION AND OFFICE

Office classification
Locations
Rent or buy?
Other office types
Available spaces


9 - ACCELERATORS AND INCUBATORS

The pros and the cons
Incubators
Startup Accelerators
Berytech
Speed@BDD
BIAT
SouthBIC
UK-Lebanon Tech Hub
Smart ESA
The Forge
The Asher Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Elevate (AltCity)
Innovation Factory Beirut


10 - SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS & PROGRAMS

Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture Beirut and Mount Lebanon
Zahle and Bekaa
Saida and South
Tripoli and North
Other support organizations


11 - SETTLING CONFLICTS

Root of all evil
Ten ways to avoid or resolve conflict
Litigation versus alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
Local bodies that offer mediation and arbitration


12 - EXITING THE BUSINESS

Getting beyond the emotional factor
When to exit the business
How to sell your business
The right price
The right buyer
Your employees


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