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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Easy Read with Practical Advice, August 17, 2006
This review is from: How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner ... and Still Have a Life (Paperback)
Most of what Bill has to share is, in my opinion, simply good management practices. Owners/Presidents of small or mid-size organizations will likely find some of the ideas presented new and many of them simply as a good "kick in the pants" to move forward with things that have been in their heads or on their "to do" lists for far too long. Conversationally written with a bit of humor dispersed makes this a quick, easy read for the busy business owner.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner and Still Have a Life, October 13, 2006
This review is from: How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner ... and Still Have a Life (Paperback)
How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner and Still Have a Life is a great read! It is outcome based management guided by a real common sense approach. You can't help but find yourself nodding your head in agreement from the first chapter. The processes are things you will want to do to have a life but also things you must do if you ever want to sell your company for any real value.
David G. Domian, CFP
DEW Wealth Strategies,LLC
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
This is the most practical small business book ever!, February 26, 2007
This review is from: How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner ... and Still Have a Life (Paperback)
I'm an avid reader/researcher and now and entrepreneur so I have read LOTS of books on small business. This is the first book that I really felt "got it!" The writer clearly knows what it is like for a small business and has realistic tips and ideas for growing your business the right way and ending up where you want it to be.
The title initally appealed to me since running your own business can be so draining. This book was approachable, easy to read, and had actionable ideas from the beginning. I also like that it "got" the realities of being a small business owner and didn't take up your time with worthless "exercises" or visions of what your business plan should be like. After reading this book I was so inspired to create my own business plan and start working on business improvements laid out in the plan. The book helped me find the clarity I had really be lacking and it made me feel like it wouldn't be too difficult or onerous to do.
This book is a MUST for every small business owner who wants to see their business grow in a sustainable way!!! I can't recommend it highly enough.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Wonderful reading for the small business owner!!!, September 20, 2006
This review is from: How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner ... and Still Have a Life (Paperback)
I absolutely loved Bill's book, in fact, I was so engaged that I read it in one sitting! As a business owner with two years experience, I totally related to the initial character, in fact, it could have been me! Endless hours at the expense of other things, and a totally disorganized way of managing my time, a trait I didn't have prior to owning my own business. Bill's insight helped me put things in perspective, organize myself differently and become more goal-oriented. I recommend any new or "semi-new" small business owner put it on their "must-read" list, as I truly gained valuable insight from his philosophies. Well worth the time invested in reading it!
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right on target!, December 5, 2009
This review is from: How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner ... and Still Have a Life (Paperback)
This book has a straight forward design keeping things on the ground... I really enjoyed reading it because it's well balanced between concepts and stories and you can read it in a short period of time.
For a small entrepreneur like myself trying to grow, found the book pretty usefull in topics like: goal setting and planning model, systems policies and procedures, the corrective action system, job delegation, performance indicators and proper communication whitin the management team. Maybe we know the concepts, but needed to have clear in our minds, but above all, need the how-to implement when have limited resources.
It's more like a "small bussiness checklist" properly illustraded with the correct amount of detail.
I've found this book usefull and without a doubt, recommended.
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good stuff, June 23, 2009
This review is from: How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner ... and Still Have a Life (Paperback)
This book gives some practical advice for those who may be stuck or overwhelmed. I found it helpful.
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Real-world help for real small businesses, September 30, 2008
This review is from: How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner ... and Still Have a Life (Paperback)
This is a must read for any small business owner. Written from the perspective of someone who has actually done it, this book is a clear, straightforward approach on how to have a better business and a better life. From the opening story of Bob's Printing Company, a typical small business owner drowning in a sea of things to do, we are given practical, real-world advice on personal priorities, delegation, marketing, hiring, planning, profit sharing, and more. The assessment at the end is an invaluable tool to help you know where you stand as a small business owner. Get it, read it, do it!
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A big help!, March 11, 2008
This review is from: How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner ... and Still Have a Life (Paperback)
We started a business 4 years ago (landscape consultancy practice in the Middle East), with one staff. The business has been a financial success (now with 24 staff) but we gave up many important things to achieve it. We read so many books on how to run a business. Bill's book was the one which helped us to chart the path to a balanced lifestyle. Appendix A is a checklist made from the chapter summaries. We use this periodically to score ourselves on how well we are maintaining a healthy balance. It's a worthwhile quick exercie.
The book starts with "week in the life of" a frazzled buiness owner, and ends with a "week in the life of" a succesful small business owner. Just read these two and you will feel like reading the rest of the book.
I recommend this book to everyone who is starting or running a small business. It is a great guide.
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Read it - read it again and then take action!, December 14, 2007
This review is from: How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner ... and Still Have a Life (Paperback)
I am a small business owner of 7 years standing. I liked this book a lot. While I was aware of many of the issues that the author raised, it is still worth a read. The ideas are presented in a concise, well planned and easy to read style.I found that every issue/idea was easy to reconcile against my own business. The author has been there and done it. The book is well structured and takes one through all of the areas that any small business owner needs to address if they are to have a life outside of the business!
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How To Succeed as a Small Business Owner...and Still Have a Life, July 15, 2007
This review is from: How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner ... and Still Have a Life (Paperback)
Great book--Easy read, full of practical advice, and great examples. This book is much needed for any small business owner, but especially those who find themselves "spread too thin." Isn't that all of us?
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