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Start It, Sell It & Make a Mint: 20 Wealth-Creating Secrets for Business Owners

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I was a little put off by the title but after having read this i have to say i have never had so much good advice in one place...i literally found something interesting in every chapter (though not all of them applied directly to my business). I have run my accounting firm for fifteen years but realize that there are many things i do wrong every day to complicate my life. this book was really easy to read..i have told several of my clients about it. I love those african tales.

hard to believe a business book with so much amazing information could be so easy to read. I picked the book up because of the review in Entrepreneur magazine, and because a couple of friends had told me i "had" to read it. I was actually surprised with what i found. It really blows away any business book I've ever read. Every time I read it I have another great idea that can help me in my business. It was really easy to read and all of the anectodes made the lessons easy to understand. Duran also gives easy guidance on how to implement his ideas. Anyway...its a great book, even better than i was told. if you own a business this book is really helpful in understanding how to actually make it grow and how to make it sellable.

Where was this book when I started my first business years ago. Entrepreneurship is one of the most challenging undertakings and yet Joe John Duran steps you through the critical steps and makes it so clear. It is a fast and fun read. A must have on every shelf of a business owner or someone who still hopes to be one someday. I know the corners of my copy will become frayed and the pages worn as I expect to refer back to it often. A precious gift for yourself or the beloved small businesspeople in your life.

Joe John Duran's book is an interesting insight into the growing and selling of a business. The book catalogues his personal experiences along with the experiences of various business owners he interviewed. African fables for the introductory theme of each chapter is a nice touch. Some of the more useful information about building an efficient 'turn-key' business is the focus of Michael Gerber's The E-Myth.

I liked the guys accent on the radio and picked up his book. I found the book a great read, really interesting insights. I especially like the personal stuff the author shared about his experiences, but also enjoyed the tips on putting the secrets to work in my company. I loved the african parables and won't forget them. Not often that I've picked up a business book and been entertained. Recommend highly for anyone whose ever thought of being their own boss.

Whoever designed the cover for this book did a really nice job. I pulled it off the bookstore shelf in the summer of 2004, read it, and then shelved it. I enjoyed reading it very much back then. Recently I pulled it off my bookshelf and skimmed its pages again. There is a lot of good content in this book. I highly recommend a wanta-be entrepreneur or small business owner get a copy for their small business collection of tomes.

By writing this book the author has told his story of building a business and selling it for a handsome profit. Some people invest in real estate to create a nest egg. The author invested in a business. I would have liked the book more if the author had done it all on his own. Instead he was one of a few partners that built the business. It sounded like he wasn't the leader in the bunch. But he was knowledgeable.

The one glaring problem I had with the book was that business plans were not discussed. It was not pointed out that business plans are a management tool second to none. And having a good one provides the owners and managers with knowledge and power in running their business. Having one also usually bumps your sales price up when selling the business, too.

I was surprised that Chapter 9 about acquisitions was included. Normally that topic is not included in books that address the audience this book seems to be aimed at. But the author did a nice job in writing that chapter.

All in all, a great book. 5 stars!

The title of this book drew me immediately thinking it must be quite comprehensive to cover the topic start to finish - and it certainly is that. I initially checked this out from the library and renewed it twice because I couldn't get through it in time due to taking sooo many notes! Buying it was the optimal solution to the note taking, and to have it for future reference will also be a great asset.

Each 'secret' revealed is annotated with positives and cons to really put the idea into a real life perspective, making it very clear to understand the point being made. The author's colorful tales at the beginning of each chapter may really stick with you like the stories from "Who moved my cheese", as whimsical tales can peg an idea in your brain on a level that's easier to retain somehow, perhaps the subconscious's need for levity ;)

I truly believe there is a lot of useful info to be absorbed here and having this book for reference may save your business money at certain junctures of your growth. Another major selling point for me was the author's attitude towards employees - THEY are the life blood of the company and should be heard, valued, AND appreciated/rewarded for good work! A huge oversight by so many companies that wonder why they have no employee loyalism or motivation past their assigned job duties - it's a no brainer in my mind.

Check this book out at the library and if you feel like me that there is just too much good info to write down, BUY IT, you'll be glad you did somewhere on your path to success!

I have been running my own business for a few years and am not all that happy with how things are working out, I feel like a prisoner to the business. This book gave me several ah ha moments that clearly explained what i need to do to actually have fun, and build a sellable business. I love the african parables that start ever chapter, especially the tale of the flying monkey!!