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The Accidental Entrepreneur

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Like many business owners, Susan-Urquhart Brown never expected to end up as an entrepreneur. Launching her own business spoke to her passions, but she soon realized there was much more to being a successful owner than she ever expected. In The Accidental Entrepreneur, she takes all the mystery out of going solo. For those who are just beginning to consider starting a venture as well as those who want to take their organization to the next level, she offers advice on what works and what doesn't. With hard-won wisdom and empathy, she shows readers:
  • the 8 questions everyone should ask up front
  • the top 10 traits of the successful entrepreneur
  • how to obtain a license and sellers permit
  • the best way to create a business plan
  • 10 simple ways to get referrals
  • the 6 secrets of marketing a business
  • smart tips for investing and finance
  • ways to avoid burnout
  • how to avoid the 7 biggest pitfalls in business Starting one's own business should be exciting, not scary. This is the one book that will show readers how to create a successful and fulfilling venture they can be proud of.

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    Publisher: AMACOM Books Edition: 1

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9780814401897
    • Release date: January 20, 2009

    PDF ebook

    • ISBN: 9780814401897
    • File size: 1096 KB
    • Release date: January 20, 2009

    Formats

    OverDrive Read
    PDF ebook

    subjects

    Business Nonfiction

    Languages

    English

    Like many business owners, Susan-Urquhart Brown never expected to end up as an entrepreneur. Launching her own business spoke to her passions, but she soon realized there was much more to being a successful owner than she ever expected. In The Accidental Entrepreneur, she takes all the mystery out of going solo. For those who are just beginning to consider starting a venture as well as those who want to take their organization to the next level, she offers advice on what works and what doesn't. With hard-won wisdom and empathy, she shows readers:
  • the 8 questions everyone should ask up front
  • the top 10 traits of the successful entrepreneur
  • how to obtain a license and sellers permit
  • the best way to create a business plan
  • 10 simple ways to get referrals
  • the 6 secrets of marketing a business
  • smart tips for investing and finance
  • ways to avoid burnout
  • how to avoid the 7 biggest pitfalls in business Starting one's own business should be exciting, not scary. This is the one book that will show readers how to create a successful and fulfilling venture they can be proud of.

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