The Accidental Entrepreneur: The 50 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Starting a Business

US: AMACOM, 2008. Near Fine. Like many business owners, Susan-Urquhart Brown never expected to end up as an entrepreneur. Launching her own business spoke to her passions, but she soon realized there was much more to being a successful owner than she eve r expected. In The Accidental Entrepreneur, she takes all the mystery out o f going solo. For those who are just beginning to consider starting a ventu re as well as those who want to take their organization to the next level, she offers advice on what works and what doesn't. With hard-won wisdom and empathy, she shows readers: • the 8 questions everyone should ask up front • the top 10 traits of the successful entrepreneur • h ow to obtain a license and sellers permit • the best way to create a business plan • 10 simple ways to get referrals • the 6 secr ets of marketing a business • smart tips for investing and finance & #x2022; ways to avoid burnout • how to avoid the 7 biggest pitfalls in business Starting one's own business should be exciting, not scary. This is the one book that will show readers how to create a successful and fulf illing venture they can be proud of.