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Grade School Lessons & E-Myth Acadamy Advertisement .......2007-10-04
This is, at best the beginning part of a working business solution. Yes, Gerber makes a valid point about the E-myth concept (read other reviews if you don't know the concept) but it's really for beginners (newbs). All his books are really just advertisements,for his E-Myth Academy consulting business in the back of all his books. There is nearly no practical information. He makes his point about the E-Myth, then masterbates it endlesly, re-making that point six ways to Sunday, add nausium and leaves you wondering, well, but what should I do? Well, little lost lamb (newb), go to E-Myth web site or call the 800 number where they have a fast talking sales crew and sign up for 2 years of 700 plus a month (I haven't checked lately) consultation/classes.
After you get the point that to make your technical skill pay/function as a business you need to have business skills/know how. You can sign up for the 700 plus per month for 2 years advertised in the back of his books. Start looking elsewhere for actual practical information. Because there are no E-myth books or tapes that have that information. You can do a lot for your business with that kind of money. I'm always shocked at how newbs starting businesses throw money around. Something to buy and a place to buy it, no matter how pretty it all is, doesn't make a successful business, In my observations, it's the major reason new businesses fail. I'm sure some of you with deep pockets or You corperate types who have never had to find the guts or earn the money to build a small business without Sugar Daddy Warbucks help will think I'm wrong. This E-Myth stuff is valid but it it's grade school lessons made to look like some kind of super-profound truth/solution. Well, it is, grade school true, now what Mr. Gerber, where's the solutions, spend, what, nearly 17,000 Sign up for what I thought I was getting when I bought the Books and tapes? What a greedy little tight wad! When are you going to write a book with substance? Hey Newbs! Trust me, yes you need real business skills, there are plenty of great business books out there, take some of that 17,000 and buy some and be careful with the rest you're going to need it.
`Waxing On' a bit Too Much.......2007-08-28
Reportedly aimed at the small business entrepreneur, this book by consultant Michael Gerber probably has a solution for most every problem being encountered by a business owner, but discovering `your' issue may take too long for the typical small business owner/manager - this is a 400 page tome covering everything from leadership passion to product pricing.
Mastery in this book comes in two forms: Entrepreneurial Self-Mastery conveyed through the story of Michael coaching Sarah (The E-Myth Revisited) and her `All about Pies' business, and Entrepreneurial Business-Mastery conveyed through the seven disciplines for building what Gerber calls a World-Class Company. It is not that the book is written as two separated stories; the reader may just wish it was! If you read through the seven disciplines, it is quite possible (although not made easy by the structure of the book or the interwoven Sarah story) to put together a complete manual for the basics of running a business - small or large. The book is recommended for the non-existent small business owner - one with a too much time on their hands.
Too much information for one book.......2007-06-18
I love Michael Gerber, and I love all of the principles of this book. The problem is that he is trying to take his entire masters program and put it into a book. I actually did the masters program, and it was absolutely fantastic. The problem is you cant fit all of that information into a book, and that is exactly what he tried to do. If you really want to dig into your business I suggest checking out his programs, they are relatively inexpensive and worth every penny.
Useless DRIVEL.......2007-03-04
I think I hate this guy more than any author I've ever read. He is infuriating. He talks about business but tries to sound like a poet and a philosopher and is very BAD at it. He acts like he's Obi Wan Kenobi, here to teach us the deeper spiritual meaning of entrepreneurship. GARBAGE!!! The more I read, the more angry it made me, because I kept waiting for him to get to the dang point and give some great business advice. But it never comes. It's just more and more garbage!!! The last straw came when he said something completely ridiculous that made no sense. It was so convoluted I can't even remember exactly what it was. That's when I finally realized that this guy is just a freaking clown! He's a fraud! In the end I have concluded that this book is nothing but a snake-in-the-grass advertisement for his stupid business consulting service. Boy do I hate this guy for jerking me around like that. I want to slap the person who recommended him to me and said that he's brilliant. He is just one of those extremely emotional/feeling people that are full of garbage. Screw this! I want practical information I can use. I want info from a successful businessman, not a clown!
Please Stop!.......2006-10-17
I felt like I was reading some seedy Romance novel the way Mr. Gerber fawned all over his imaginary Sarah...He creeped me out more than actually provide relevant (and accessible) materials. Ughhh.
Book Description
This fourth edition of the popular book introduces you to the processes of new venture creation and the critical knowledge needed to manage your business once it is formed. With the help of this book, readers can follow their dreams of becoming successful entrepreneurs. Topics include: the challenges of entrepreneurship, building a business plan, marketing considerations, e-commerce and the entrepreneur, advertising and pricing for profit, financial considerations and managing cash flow, building a competitive edge, and debt/equity and site and location considerations. For any person interested in owning, operating, and managing a small business. Also a handy reference for entrepreneurs and managers of small businesses.
Customer Reviews:
Starting a Business?.......2006-05-19
If you are you need this book! This is a time tested book published by emminent textbook publisher Prentice Hall. It includes a dedicated web site, and numerous useful links to relevant small business sites. I found the complete chapter summaries with quizzes particularly helpful to my do it yourself learning methods; this 4th edition is packed with easy to use teaching and learning resources! I now own my own business and still find this book a great reference. Fully indexed at about 600 extra big pages, it covers just about everything. You may not need another business book!
real aproach and complete in small business management.......1999-09-30
Is a very good guide in interesting writing style an practical aproach in small business management today.
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Entrepreneur's Notebook propels you on a whirlwind tour of the start-up process. It is an invaluable reference for new and experienced entrepreneurs that includes chapters on a wide range of topics, from entrepreneurial team building to business plans to financing. This excellent book provides an incredible amount of practical information that will help you make smarter decisions and avoid costly mistakes. The author, Steven K. Gold, is an accomplished entrepreneur who has co-founded and led five early-stage ventures. As an investor and mentor, he also advises many entrepreneurs and young companies. He earned his B.S.E. in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and his M.D. from Brown University Medical School.
Customer Reviews:
Nice Guide for Beginners.......2007-06-16
The author writes a nice overview of the entrepreneurial process. It's basically for novices but it does a good job for this audience. The only problem I have with this book is that it is too basic and is therefore non-unique because it is so low-level. Regardless, I must say that for the right audience, it does a fine job over giving the big picture.
If you are advanced or aspire to become advanced, I would recommend "The Startup Company Bible for Entrepreneurs" but only for high-tech entrepreneurs. Even this author has recommended it.
A Must-Have for Entrepreneurs.......2007-05-14
Steven gives great illustrations to drive home his insightful advice for entrepreneurs. As he's "been there, done that," we can take his advice to heart in the hopes of becoming a success like him!
Exellent Book.......2007-05-11
Great book for getting ready to open a new business. Would refer to anyone thinking about opening a business.
Brief and to the point.......2007-04-27
This is a delightful little book that contains a wealth of useful and helpful information and ideas on starting a small business and ensuring that it is viable and succesful. The book is well written and easy to follow and interesting to read.
This is a must read for entrepreneurs, particularly budding ones as the information the book provides is very practical and can help you avoid making costly errors. The book covers a wide range of topics including the start-up process, marketing the business on a small budget, cash-flow forecasting, among other things.
The book is an excellent companion for the entrepreneur that is well worth having.
Invaluable advice for the budding entrepreneur.......2007-03-04
This book does a terrific job of presenting some of the most important issues entrepreneurs face when embarking on new ventures, touching on topics such as the business plan, funding, team building, and cash flows. Using simple, yet stunningly accurate models of the entrepreneurial process, Steven Gold distills complex subjects into simple, practical, take-away messages. The classification of entrepreneurial personalities (professionals, pragmatists, and inventors) is something I think we can all relate to. I find the metaphor which compares building a new company to making "stone soup" equally compelling. There are countless books out there for budding entrepreneurs, but this one is no fluff. It gets right down to the nuts and bolts so you can concentrate on your business.
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To succeed in starting your own business you need real, innovative solutions. If you've ever thought of running your own business as an alternative to the corporate workplace or working for someone else,
101 Best Businesses to Start provides a wealth of practical advice, as well as the inspiration, to make your dreams a reality.
Each carefully selected entry includes a full business description, guidelines for start-up and operating costs, profit projections, working strategies and staffing needs, plus real-life stories that highlight both the challenges and the rewards of starting a business--as well as secrets for success.
This edition has been completely updated and revised to include business opportunities for the new millennium, including Internet services. With over 100,000 copies in print, 101 Best Businesses is the guidebook for today's entrepreneurs.
Customer Reviews:
Great book for ideas, good insight to businesses.......2007-04-10
This book has some great summaries, about 6 pages in length each for a variety of businesses. Discussions center around best-case scenarios and the author offers bits of interviews from those successful owners and how you can apply it to starting your business. A suprisingly realistic view of quite a few different business options.
I really would like to see an updated version of this book since it was published in 2000 and the market has changed for many small businesses.
New edition fully updated.......2000-10-20
I saw that the first two reviews listed here are for the old edition of this book! The new edition, just released last month, is completely updated. Here are just some examples covering virtually every established and emerging field, including the Internet: Internet marketing, designing web pages, ecotourism, gourmet food shop or producer, take-out restaurateur, adult day services provider, play gym operator, home health care provider, personal chef, dating service provider, B&B innkeeper, craft wholesaler, "whodunit" producer, party planner, and the list goes on and on. Each entry gives a complete behind the scenes look and relays success stories from real entrepreneurs, with verbatim comments and must-know secrets about every aspect of running the business. The introductory chapter gives you all the nuts and bolts information about how to succeed as an entrepreneur with topics like the positive character traits of entrepreneurs, and info about generating capital, business plans, finding lawyers and bookkeepers and bankers, marketing, working from home, finding and keeping employees, and more.
Published in 1992, this book is outdated........1998-12-18
While the author has some good ideas for start-up businesses, she is behind the times. Keep in mind it was most recently published 6 years ago. Read it to get ideas, but don't count on it to reflect current trends. According to the author, typing, word processing, old school computer languages, and pagers are all in hot demand.
good contents.......1998-11-03
lots of fresh item
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Martha Stewart is an undeniable force in the business world. One of the worlds greatest entrepreneurs, she turned her personal passion into Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, a billion dollar business. This Fall shes breaking new ground with two television shows from NBCher reality show The Apprentice: Martha Stewart and her daytime syndicated show Marthaas well as a radio program on Sirius satellite radio which will provide daily round-the-clock how-to content. Whats her secret for success? Now, for the first time, Martha Stewart shares her business knowledge and advice in this handbook for success. Tapping into her years of experience in building a thriving business, Martha will help readers identify their own entrepreneurial voice and channel their skills and passions into a successful business venture. Her advice and insight is applicable to anyone who is about to start or expand a venture of any size, whether it is a business or philanthropic endeavor, but also to individuals who want to apply the entrepreneurial spirit to a job or corporation to increase innovation and maintain a competitive edge. Featuring Marthas top principles for success, as well as stories and anecdotes from her own experiences, The Martha Rules is sure to appeal to business readers, fans, and anyone who admires her for her style, taste, and great adviceand who have great business ideas of their own! QUOTES What makes the book successful and its a very good book is the knowledge she brings to each ruletheres a lot you can learn from this savvy entrepreneur. The Globe and Mail
Customer Reviews:
The Martha Rules: 10 Essentials for achieving success as you start, build, or manage a business.......2007-08-23
I love this book. Martha Stewart doesn't make you feel stupid when you're reading. The book is written in plain language so you don't need an MBA to understand what she is saying.
Everyone who is thinking about starting a business should read this book.
Martha really does RULE!.......2007-05-01
I love this book! The Martha Rules is chock full of excellent down to earth advice on how to get started in entrepreneurial business. The additional attraction is that these are life lessons as well that can easily be applied to our everyday behavior. I keep it on my desk and just pick it up from time to time since every page has some form of positive reinforcement. And that is a good thing.
Very Good .......2007-01-06
Insightful personal experiences revealed both good and bad with lessons learned. Perhaps her most important mantra is "quality" in everything you do. I have implemented many of her guidelines in my own business and with success.
No-Nonsense Advice for Any Businessperson.......2006-11-04
No matter what you think about Martha Stewart, you cannot argue with her business success. She's managed to turn the domestic arts into a multi-multi-multi-million-dollar empire. This book shares her suggestions for entrepreneurs so they can take advantage of her numerous successes and occasional failures. Written in a straightforward, no-nonsense tone, this book is full of concrete examples and practical advice. A great read for anyone in the business world who wants to take their company to the next level.
Ideas that Stick with You Long After Reading.......2006-09-30
I have always admired Martha Stewart. We are the same age. I know what was expected of girls when we were growing up. So maybe everyone doesn't love her. So what? Her business acumen is inspiring, as well as her life story.
It was so interesting to hear her story of her experience in prison and the women she met there, and that this book grew out of the questions they asked her.
Her points are strong and are common sense. There is no nonsense here. I am also reading
"Internet Riches" by Scott Fox, a new book about striking out for yourself and finding your niche by building an internet business. As I read the book I keep thinking about "The Rules": be frugal, trust yourself, pay attention to the details. The one reinforces the other. Martha gives you the big picture and "Internet Riches" is an excellent step-by-step quide on how to put her rules into practice for your own enrichment. Both books are great!
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Working Solo(r) Sourcebook: Essential Resources for Independent Entrepreneurs, 2nd Edition
Terri Lonier
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A compendium of valuable resources for solo entrepreneurs. One of the hardest things about going out on your own, is that you loose the ability to pop down to legal to get a question answered or ring purchasing to get the best prices on everything from toner for the printer to office furniture. This comprehensive sourcebook is the next best thing. It provides a compendium of more than 1,200 essential business resources, including books and tapes, professional organizations, government agencies, conferences, suppliers, and more. In addition to valuable resource listings, this vital reference now includes sidebar tips on how entrepreneurs can manage and market their business better. Includes a new expanded section on educational opportunities for entrepreneurs. * Features new Internet resources, including Web addresses where small businesses can access valuable information. * Lists valuable email newsletters and publications for entrepreneurs. TERRI LONIER (New Paltz, New York) is a well-known marketing consultant who has strategic alliances with such Fortune 500 companies as Apple, Seagram's and Bank of America. Her Working Solo brand name now includes a Web site and a newsletter.
Customer Reviews:
A Good Sourcebook.......2000-06-21
A good follow up sourcebook if you have already taken the first steps in the direction of starting your own business. Very up to date, but time sensistive resources.
Book Description
Entrepreneurs have many choices when choosing a business start-up guide. But once they're up and running, there's nothing to show them how to improve profits and manage their company better.
The Next Level: Grow Your Business is the guide small business owners have been waiting for.
Filled with expert advice, Grow Your Business takes the entrepreneur through fifteen areas in which they can improve their business, providing detailed steps on how to make it happen.
Small business owners looking to take it to the next level will learn how to:
€ Fine-tune sales and marketing skills € Manage time and get organized € Control the financial reins € Hire and manage employees € Grow their customer base € Operate more powerfully € Overcome operational crisis
Filled with tips, questionnaires, checklists and invaluable advice, The Next Level is the next big thing for small business guides.
Customer Reviews:
Easy, Clear and Practical.......2005-05-20
Since opening my small retail shop, I've read dozens of books about business and accounting. Most of them were dry and incomprehensible. As a result I floated through my business rather than owned it. This book explained business issues (accounting, marketing and the like) so that I could really understand how these issues affected my business. It gave examples and illustrations that hit home. I was able to see what changes my business needed and gave me the skills to understand what my financial statements were telling me.
Taking Your Business to the Next Level is Indeed a Success.......2005-04-29
This incredible book takes the reader on a journey through the many faceted world of business. The author clearly knows how to impart excellent strategies and knowledge in a unique and informative manner. Once opened, it is hard to put the book down. Each page holds a surprise.Checklists and questionaires allow the reader to evaluate and set goals. It becomes a unique learning experience to each person who uses it.Ms. McGuckin surely knows her stuff. It was as if I had taken a College Course in how to grow my business!
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- A+ in Business
- A roadmap for getting money for business
- Even though I am a man, I found this book to be invaluable.
- Even though I am a man, I found this book to be invaluable.
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Business Capital for Women: An Essential Handbook for Entrepreneurs
Emily Card , and
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Female-owned companies are one of today's fastest-growing corporate categories, particularly in the rapidly expanding small-business sector. Nonetheless, women remain largely excluded from the traditional financing loop. In Business Capital for Women, Emily Card and Adam Miller explain how women can crack the boy's funding club and access the fiscal resources necessary to start and grow their own businesses. Offering clearly written and practical information on how to successfully play the game, the book's content ranges from the fundamentals needed by beginners trying to break in, to a complete guide to available resources.
Book Description
Here's the first book to provide entrepreneurial women with the financial tools to succeed in starting a business. It is an empowering and practical guide that shows would-be entrepreneurs how to tap into the resources needed to start and develop their own companies. From the basic language of capital to the nuts and bolts of business plans...from public resources to “angel networks” and “incubators”, the entrepreneur can find everything she needs to succeed in
Business Capital for Women.
Customer Reviews:
A+ in Business.......2005-11-21
As a business major at Oklahoma State University I found this book to be an awesome resource for my research. It showed me how to start my own business, create a network, gain capital not only from my family and friends but from places that I didn't even know about. The book was quite straight forward and easy to follow. So many of the statistics used throughout the book really helped me to better understand how far men are ahead of women [or so it seems]. Card even threw somethings back into your face about how women are somewhat passive and aren't as straightforward as men are. I found many facts like that throughout the book and that is what held my interest. This book truely was insightful on many levels and tells it like it is. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to own their own business or is already in their business and is in the bind of possible closer.
A roadmap for getting money for business.......2000-03-22
From complicated terms such as "IPO's" to how to borrow from your family, this book takes you through the steps. The chapter on using networking to locate capital was really interesting, with little tips like marking the cards you get with the date and a note. My only complaint is that the book needs internet addresses. But the information in the back of the book listing resources is invaluable.
Even though I am a man, I found this book to be invaluable........2000-01-19
Starting a small business has been very difficult for me. Finding the answers I need to my questions has been a challenge. This book provided me specific, step-by-step information about how to obtain the money I needed for my business. Surprisingly, money was available for me, but without this book, I would never have found it. If you want money for your business, read this one-of-a-kind book.
Even though I am a man, I found this book to be invaluable........2000-01-19
Starting a small business has been very difficult for me. Finding the answers I need to my questions has been a challenge. This book provided me specific, step-by-step information about how to obtain the money I needed for my business. Surprisingly, money was available for me, but without this book, I would never have found it. If you want money for your business, read this one-of-a-kind book.
Book Description
Between phones, networks, equipment, and vendors, being a telecom manager can be a difficult task. Using four companies' actual experiences as case studies, The Telecom Manager's Survival Guide presents an easily understandable method for lining up the best possible services, putting the right tools in place, and saving the business money.
The book takes a practical approach, providing a proactive system for: * Project management for the implementation of new services * Trouble resolution for equipment * Billing audit and reviews * Strategic planning for the future
The Telecom Manager's Survival Guide is an important resource for anyone taking charge of their organization's telecommunications initiatives.
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