Down a Bumpy Road but Not Alone [Hardcover]

Joe Neill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2004

Do you own a small or medium size business or desire to own one. Then you should read Joe Neill's account of 37 years in several different business ventures. You will see how to execute the plan of business, deal with ups and downs of business, and also learn how to balance business, family, community, civic, and church responsibilities in a fast paced world. You will also see how to keep the business going while managing a chronic illiness. In good times and bad you will see that a bright outlook on life will make any day go better. Learn how to deal with what life throws your way. You can become a better business person and be a positive member of your community and industry. How do you handle partners that are not straight up with you is also examined. Your own business can be a fun, rewarding, and challenging life. Learn how to deal with all aspects of business life. The author examines his Pillars Of Life including Service to God, Service to Family, Service to Community, and Service to Our Chosen Industry or Vocation. Learn what it takes to get started in business and just how to deal with all the challenges that come up. This book is not by a professor but an actual businessman who has walked the trail of business and learned many tips that are passed on in this fast paced, easy read book. You will also learn how to deal with a changing industry by the author's examination of his own industry and the rapid changes it has undergone. You can take what is learned from the cattle industry and apply it to your own industry. This book will challenge you, uplift you, and give you that brighter outlook you need in today's world. Learn when it's time to hang it up and how to deal with family in business. See how the author dealt with success and failure. Order today and start reading this uplifting pathway of life. You will learn from the author's own story.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Down A Bumpy Road But Not Alone has made an impact on many lives in rural America. The story like many families involved in family business or agriculture deals with the good times as well as the bad times in business life. Readers will find it will help them deal with life's pressures. It's a good read!

About the Author

Joe Neill is a past president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association and a director of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. He owned, managed and grew a family commercial cattle feeding company to 14,000 head capacity. He also has had ownership in both good and bad community banks. He has owned a trucking company, a retail sales store for cattle supplies, and been a licensed real estate broker since 1975. He got his start in the automobile business while in college and moved on the family cattle business.

All proceeds of this book are dedicated to Maranatha Bible Camp, a Christian youth and adult camp/retreat center in Everton, MO. The author has served on the Board of Directors of this organization since 1993.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: Brighter Outlook Publishing (December 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976302802
• ISBN-13: 978-0976302803
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,765,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Business & Investing > Business Life > General

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