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Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss? (Perfect Paperback)

~ Carol Denbow (Author)
Key Phrases: hair design, new clientele, Coos Bay, Chino Hills, Abigail Ashworth (more...)

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"Carol lists the pros and cons of starting your own business in an easy to read format. Her anecdotes of her personal experiences are not only entertaining, they're educational as well! I highly recommend this book for anyone thinking about taking the plunge into self-employment." --Lisa Hawthorne, 3-time Niche Award winner

"Carol's book is a descriptive first step on the ladder of success. She gives a realistic view on the challenges of self-employment, maintaining a positive approach. I'm thrilled!" --Audrey Heagney, Author, "The Five G's Plus Two"

"Carol's book is practical, factual, and to the point. Its easy reading allows the novice business person a quick and honest look at what they're in for." --Paul Leon, Mayor, City of Ontario, California

Practical, factual, and to the point! It allows the novice business person an honest look at what they're in for. -- Paul Leon, Mayor City of Ontario, California, July 5, 2006

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With as much as a 90% failure rate in new business today, knowing the reasons for those percentages is crucial to starting a successful business. "Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss?" addresses failure issues and secrets to success in an easy to read format. Business owners with over 200 years of combined business experience teach you what they had to learn the hard way to help you have an easier path to success.

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Perfect Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Plain and Simple Books; 1st edition (September 4, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0937861693
ISBN-13: 978-0937861691
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,071,773 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Coos Bay, Chino Hills, Abigail Ashworth, Rick Gitchen, Seattle's Best Coffee, Dan Abel, Personal Touch Of Hair Design, Joe Benetti, Benetti's Italian Restaurant, Scott Farlow, North Bend, Joan Marangio, Robert Stevenson, Roberta Abel, Jim Pionke, Maria Aarvig, Pete Lawson, Prado Equestrian Center, United States Census Bureau, Donald Trump, Flarry Marangio

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5.0 out of 5 stars Will your dream become a reality?, December 9, 2007

By	Gang Chen "LEEDSeries.com, Bestselling Author... (http://www.ArchiteG.com/) - See all my reviews

All of us have the dream and latent desire to have our own business someday. Will your dream be just another fantasy or will it become a reality? Carol Denbow provides you a touchstone for your dream in "Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss?" She tells you everything that you need to know before making the crucial decision on whether to start you own business.

Carol is a very talented writer and a successful business owner herself. She can explains complicated business issues in plain and simple English. Here are some examples of her fine writing:

"The myth is, there will be lots of customers knocking down the door to get in.

The truth is, customers never forget who they like and trust, and they'll be faithful to that."

"...Be honest with your customers right from the start. That will be the only way to keep them for the long haul. Dishonest business very rarely succeed for any long period of time..."

Some people said to start your own business is like flying a airplane, you need to go through the difficult take-off period and gain a certain altitude before you before you can cruise and enjoy the flight. "Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss?" covers critical factors that you need to know or should know before starting your business, including your odds of making it, choosing your business, what it will take, what to do when disaster strikes, how long will it take and being the boss, etc.

"Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss?" has 144 pages. It is a non-fiction but it is extremely well written and packed with useful information. I found it very hard to put down once I started reading (That rarely happens to me when I read a non-fiction). It is a touchstone for your dream of becoming a business owner. It is a must-have if you intend to start your own business!

Gang Chen, Author of "LEED AP Exam Guide" & "Planting Design Illustrated." LEED AP, AIA

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5.0 out of 5 stars Are you ready to BE Your Own Boss?, January 1, 2008

By	Yvonne Phillips FSII (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

Carol has provided an easy to understand book that will move you through the progress of owning your own company. I have been to many seminars and they leave you with lots of question marks as what to do first. She will lead you through the process effortlessly and also give you the skills you need to move forward with your goals of your business.

She will also point out the pitfalls and there are always some to challenge you. I highly recommend Carol's book to add to your business book collection.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Guide To Starting A Business--What To Watch For, January 30, 2009

By	Karen Zemek "Author of 'My Funny Dad, Harry'" (Parma, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great little handbook for anyone considering starting up a business and being self-employed. It gives warnings about things people should be aware of before taking the plunge, making it very clear that it takes long hours and lots of work to be successful in running a profitable business. The author shares her personal success story about running a horse-boarding ranch. It lists further resources including books and web sites in the back which would be helpful to any entrepreneur. I finished this in two days.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Are you Ready to Be Your Own Boss?
Holy Cow, WHAT A FANTABULOUS BOOK. I just want you to know that Carol's book was one of the best business books I have ever read. Read more

Published 21 months ago by Michael Monji

4.0 out of 5 stars A Balanced View of Small Brick and Mortar Business
The author starts out fairly bleakly, but in the end does present a balanced view of the dangers and pleasure of owning your own business. Read more

Published 22 months ago by Sherrie St Cyr

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable short read!
Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss? is truly a gem. Carol Denbow brings out many of the pitfalls and rewards to owning your own business and taking responsibility for your destiny... Read more

Published 23 months ago by Cathy L. Yanda

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book
This is a very easy to read book that has a lot of hidden gems. As you are starting a business it is great to learn from the mistakes of others. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Annamarie Squailia

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Awsome book
The book was an excellant read. It is a blue print for all those seeking the information contained within its contents

Published 23 months ago by Lisa D. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars The "must-read" primer for anyone thinking of going into business for themselves...
Carol Denbow has written the "must-read" book for anyone thinking of going into business for themselves. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Jim Allen

5.0 out of 5 stars Be Your Own Boss is Fantabulous
WOW!!! On a scale of 1-10 this book is a 10. If you want to be your own boss, then this book should be a must for you. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Jay Gritzner

5.0 out of 5 stars "Very Educational"
I read Carol's book and was very impressed. It was an easy read and definitely would help anyone trying to decide whether they have what it takes to start a business know what... Read more

Published on September 20, 2006 by William Cronin

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