Summaries of books about Small Business:
Creative, Inc.
The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Freelance Business
Joy Deangdeelert Cho|Meg Mateo Ilasco
The book provides practical advice and insights for freelancers on how to establish and manage a thriving freelance business, covering topics such as building a portfolio, finding clients, setting rates, and handling contracts. It also includes interviews with successful freelance professionals who share their experiences and tips for navigating the challenges of self-employment.
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The Magic of Tiny Business
You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living
Sharon Rowe
The book provides guidance on building a successful small business without succumbing to the pressure of scaling up, emphasizing the importance of staying true to personal values and creating a fulfilling work-life balance. It offers practical advice on managing finances, marketing, and operations while maintaining a minimalist approach that prioritizes sustainability and social responsibility.
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Franchise Your Business
The Guide to Employing the Greatest Growth Strategy Ever
Mark Siebert
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for business owners looking to expand through franchising, detailing the strategic process, legal requirements, and operational considerations necessary to convert a business into a successful franchise model. It provides insights on marketing, sales, and the overall management of franchise systems to help entrepreneurs maximize growth and profitability.
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Cooking Up a Business
Lessons from Food Lovers Who Turned Their Passion into a Career -- and How You C an, Too
Rachel Hofstetter
The book features inspiring stories of individuals who have successfully turned their love for food into thriving businesses, providing readers with practical advice and insights on entrepreneurship in the food industry. It covers various aspects of starting and growing a food business, from branding and marketing to overcoming challenges and sustaining growth.
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Being Boss
Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own Terms
Emily Thompson|Kathleen Shannon
The book provides guidance and actionable strategies for entrepreneurs and creatives to build successful businesses and fulfilling personal lives. It covers topics such as setting boundaries, cultivating a boss mindset, and creating effective work habits, all aimed at helping readers achieve autonomy and success on their own terms.
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Finish Big
How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top
Bo Burlingham
The book provides insights and personal stories from various entrepreneurs about their experiences with exiting their businesses, highlighting the importance of planning and executing a successful departure. It covers the emotional and strategic aspects of selling or transferring ownership and offers guidance on how to leave a lasting legacy while achieving personal and financial satisfaction.
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Profit First for Microgryms
A System for Healthy Cash Flow
John Briggs
The book adapts the Profit First accounting method specifically for small gym owners, providing a practical framework to manage finances and ensure profitability. It offers strategies for cash flow management, expense reduction, and revenue maximization tailored to the unique challenges of running a microgym.
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Getting Started in Consulting
Alan Weiss
The book provides practical advice and strategies for launching and maintaining a successful consulting business, covering topics such as setting fees, finding clients, and managing projects. It also offers insights into the consulting industry and tips on how to grow one's consulting practice and adapt to changing market conditions.
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The Partnership Charter
How To Start Out Right With Your New Business Partnership
David Gage
The book provides a comprehensive framework for business partners to establish clear agreements on their working relationship, roles, and expectations to prevent conflicts. It offers practical tools and strategies for creating a partnership charter, addressing both the emotional and financial aspects of partnership to ensure a solid foundation and mechanisms for resolving disputes.
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The Boutique
How To Start, Scale, And Sell A Professional Services Firm
Greg Alexander
The book provides a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs on establishing, growing, and eventually selling a professional services firm, covering strategies for different stages of business development. It includes practical advice on topics such as client acquisition, service delivery, team building, and exit planning to maximize the firm's value.
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