Get Your Business to Work!: 7 Steps to Earning More, Working Less and Living the Life You Want [Hardcover]

George Hedley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2009

Get Your Business To Work! offers the small business owner a complete step by step guide to realizing profits, wealth and freedom. George Hedley, founder and president of a $50 million construction and real estate development business built from the ground up, relays the invaluable lessons he's learned as a business owner.

Topics include: * Identifying the business owner's purpose and goals * Creating operational systems * Developing loyal repeat customers * Finding and keeping great people * Installing financial controls * Building equity and wealth * Finding opportunities to enjoy the freedom and benefits of owning a successful company

While most business books on the market only cover a small part of the entire formula for success, Get Your Business To Work! presents a complete blueprint for building a successful business. The book is a definitive resource for the successful entrepreneur.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"This book will help any business owner avoid the many mistakes most make as they grow. I wish I had read it before I founded and built my $100 million dollar company." --Randy Crockett, Founder & President, Crockett Container Corporation

"George Hedley knows what it takes to build a successful company and has a talent for connecting with readers. The practical real world advice in this book lays out a simple plan that separates excellent businesses from those that constantly struggle and will save a ton of money and frustration." --Wally Evans, Publisher of Construction Business Owner magazine

"Starting and growing my company into 40 locations with 200 employees was exciting and challenging. Reading this book would have made my journey easier, quicker, and more profitable. Whether you are starting your company, have one location, or want to expand it to many, this book is a must read." --Kim Megonigal, Founder & CEO of Kimco Staffing Services, Inc.

"George has done it again with "Get Your Business to Work!" I am always amazed and inspired by his innovative ideas to build a successful company. It delivers hard-hitting, realistic steps to help business owners be profitable and well-organized. This remarkable and encouraging book is a must." --Wes & Kerry Hacker, Founders & Owners of Hacker Industries, Inc.

"It took us years to learn half of what George laid out so clearly in this book. Your blueprint and game plan would have helped us reach our goals much quicker. Well written and easy to follow." --Jerry & Bobbi Dauderman, Founders of Nautilus Plus

"Entrepreneurs make lots of mistakes getting their businesses to work. This book would have assisted me in avoiding them. As a first time entrepreneur, you realize starting a business is not for the faint of heart. This book helps you maneuver your business around potential momentum changing problems. One of the best resources for any entrepreneur looking to stabilize or grow their business." --Paul Tabet, Founder & CEO of Topline Capital, LLC

"Every business owner must read this book. It is the roadmap to building a company that works without the owner doing all the work." --Bill Tutton, Founder & President of Tutton Insurance

"A powerful book from someone who actually is a self-made entrepreneur - should be required reading for business owners and those who aspire to become one." --Guy Johnson, Founder & President of Johnson Capital

"Get Your Business To Work!" will help every professional transform, grow and build their practice into a profitable and organized business. --Dr. Sherri Worth, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry

About the Author

George Hedley owns a $50 million construction and real estate development business as well as HARDHAT Presentations. Over the last five years, as a much requested popular professional speaker, George speaks 50 times per year to business audiences, conventions, associations, and at company meetings. As many as 25,000 people see him present keynote speeches or seminars every year.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: BenBella Books (June 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933771712
• ISBN-13: 978-1933771717
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,187,832 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

George Has Been Building Up To This For Over 25 Years!

In 1977, starting with an old Datsun pickup truck and $500 in the bank, George Hedley was able to build a thriving $50 million construction business in just seven years. Get Your Business To Work! is a natural outgrowth of George's business expertise, inspiring leadership style and passion for helping other entrepreneurs, business owners and managers build businesses that work.

Today, as a construction business owner, a nationally recognized professional business speaker and author, George is able to connect with business audiences as few others can. He is an insightful entrepreneur, experienced leader and successful business owner.

As an inspirational keynote motivational speaker or seminar workshop leader at association convention or company meetings, George communicates his business philosophy:

Know what you want

Have a written plan

Always track & make progress towards what you want

George Hedley uses a compelling combination of common sense, business smarts, incredible graphics, tons of energy and fun humor that's both entertaining and motivating when he presents.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars George's Business-Builder Worksheets Are Worth the Price of Admission!, June 30, 2009

By 

Gerald R Gitchel - See all my reviews

This review is from: Get Your Business to Work!: 7 Steps to Earning More, Working Less and Living the Life You Want (Hardcover)

In Get Your Business To Work! George Hedley shares lessons learned the hard way on not only what to do, but what to avoid when it comes to building an "On-Purpose, On-Target" business. If you are a small business owner who is tired of working for your business instead of the other way around, this book is for you. George sets out an easy to follow business blueprint that helped me change the way I look at the title "Business Owner".

I followed a similar path to George's construction business, but never could seem to get beyond a certain level, until now. I found exceptional value in the tools, assessments and valuable tips I found in his book. Right from the first page assessment I learned how to change not only my thinking, but also the outcomes I encountered while running my business day to day.

I've watched many of my associates run their businesses more like a hobby than a professional organization. George helped me understand how to raise the bar and create systems to not only organize my operations, but get more done in less time.

One of the most valuable elements is George's extended resources. His Business-Builder Worksheets helped me put down on paper exactly what I needed to do to grow my business. Just the process of writing it down helped clarify my goals, while pointing me in the right direction.

If you are a business owner or entrepreneur who feels stuck at your present level of revenue, success or "fun", buy this book!

Get Your Business to Work!: 7 Steps to Earning More, Working Less and Living the Life You Want

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get Your Business To Work!, July 23, 2009

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Linda Kenski - See all my reviews

This review is from: Get Your Business to Work!: 7 Steps to Earning More, Working Less and Living the Life You Want (Hardcover)

George Hedley can teach an old dog new tricks! I have owned a successful commercial property management company for 22+ years and "Get Your Business To Work" opened my mind to the absolute need for systems that keep employees (and the boss) on track. I found George's systems free my time to pursue and implement ideas to take my business in more profitable and successful directions. This book is a must if you want your business to work for you. This is real. This is no fairy tale.
Linda Kenski, President, Kenski Properties, Inc.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A business book that works, June 28, 2009

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John Harvard (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Get Your Business to Work!: 7 Steps to Earning More, Working Less and Living the Life You Want (Hardcover)

This book is loaded with great advice for any business person, and especially business owners. The practical examples in this really help explain the concepts. It is easy to read and I found great, applicable ideas throughout the book.