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Upstart Start-Ups!: How 34 Young Entrepreneurs Overcame Youth, Inexperience, and Lack of Money to Create Thriving Businesses

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I was lucky enough to read this book when I was fiddling with the idea of starting my own business. The stories of other young people who had the courage to take the plunge realy inspired me and gave me the final push towards the decision, a decision I'm very glad that I made. In short, this book is not a how-to book, it doesn't give you information, but it sure does give you inspiration...

Awesome. Well, its hard for a BOOK to be AWESOME, but this one is close. Let's just call it "an exceptionally superb read."

This book closed the book for me (pun intended) on whether or not to begin my little business. And the answer is a resounding YES! This is not a book that will teach you how to file with the IRS, or how to write a business plan. What it will teach you is whether or not you are ready to run your own business.

The lessons I got from this book that have stuck with me are A: Don't wait until you're too old to start a business! By then you'll know better. B: It doesn't matter if you don't really know what you're doing; nobody does. These lessons, and many more, are reinforced by interviews and stories of many different entrepreneurs, who range from tiny companies you've never heard of, to the guy who started CDNOW. You will have a notebook full of ideas by the time you're through.

WARNING: If you're over 30, be prepared to feel crappy about how you're spent your years since graduation from college or high school. Although anyone who wants to start a business will benefit immensely from this book, it is written to appeal to young, hip, headstrong gen-whatevers like me. And there are lots of swear words, which makes it seem even more hip and not stuck-up.

One other thing: the resource section in the back is frab-dabulous and zip-zoop-zabulous.

Buy it now!

A good read if you are thinking about starting a start up but if you are already have an operating start up, then this book will confirm the obstacles you are facing but no major enlightening answers to overcome these obstacles... only a list of resources in the back of the book.

Someone in a suit obviously thought it would be a great idea to publish a business book with cuss words as a way to reach the 18-34 market. This book is sophomoric and offers little in terms of real advice to people who have serious ideas and ambition to develop their ideas into a viable business. This is best suited for high school students who want to know about the entrepreneurial life. The book fails on its promise to teach you how to overcome youth, inexperience, and lack of money.

I really loved this book -- I consider myself somewhat of an entrepreneur, and this book gives people a no BS approach with respect to what it takes to start your own business.

I've read a lot of "get rich" entrepreneurial books that deceive readers and provide almost no valuable information about what it means to start a business, and most importantly, to maintain that business.

I think the author here has broken some new ground with this book. Lieber chose some great, rising stars in the business world to discuss their insights about entrepreneurship, and the perspectives (as new entrepreneurs)they offer ought to be heeded by whomever reads this kick ass book.

Anyone starting his own business should read this book. The writing is clear and concise. The author is definitely a real writer. And each chapter is loaded with facts that are essential for anyone starting up. To really hit home, the author provides each chapter with examples from real start-ups such as Motley Fool and Kate Spade. The only downside is since this is such a quick read, more resources will be necessary. The chapters on business plan writing and marketing are more like primers which you need to read up on for these mandatory skills. But no worries, the author provides tons of resources in the appendix for additional reading. If you read this and then read "Think and Grow Rich"...it just might be your ticket out of that ka-rappy job.

Ron has done an amazing job of identifying the problems and tribulations of starting your own company. He does not waste time with theory, or his own opinions. He tells you what he thinks matter, what the process is, and what other people's experiences where. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, this is the book you need to read. There is no "start your own company in 2 days and make millions in a week" advice, but it sure points you to think about the things that matter... those things that will make you successful.

As trite as this may sound, Lieber's book is truly a must-read for anyone thinking about starting their own business. One of the most important things that Upstart Startups imparts upon its readers is the notion that setbacks are inevitable. As an individual who is trying to open up health clubs in rural areas, I can attest to this fact.

I have learned a great deal from the experiences and advice related by the subjects of this book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in entrepreneurship.

Ron profiled my business, Guaranteed Resumesalong with a number of others.

He did a great job of getting to the heart of the matter. Read it and you'll learn what made each business successful, the attitude you need to succeed, and how can you start a business that leapfrogs the competition.

A fine book that's incredibly relevant now, as more and more young entrepreneurs strike out on their own. I learned a lot from reading it!

One of the most entertaining, inspirational, and informational books I have ever read! I don't have much time to read, but I started making excuses to read this on the john. My family thinks I now have stomach problems!!!!