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Entrepreneurship Summaries

“Entrepreneur (noun): one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.” Deciding to become an entrepreneur requires a huge leap of faith. Whether you are a first-time or serial entrepreneur, you will pick up tips in these related summaries.

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Risky Is the New Safe
 

Randy Gage

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012

(5)

2 months ago

Startup Communities
 

Brad Feld

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012

(8)

2 months ago

Clients First

Joseph Callaway and JoAnn Callaway

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012

(6)

3 months ago

The Rebel Entrepreneur

Jonathan Moules

Kogan Page, 2012

(7)

3 months ago

Soul Trader

Rasheed Ogunlaru

Kogan Page, 2012

(6)

4 months ago

Shortcut to Prosperity
 

Mark Hopkins

Greenleaf Book Group, 2013

(7)

5 months ago

Rippling

Beverly Schwartz

Jossey-Bass, 2012

(8)

6 months ago

The Founder's Dilemmas
 

Noam Wasserman

Princeton UP, 2012

(8)

6 months ago

Platform
 

Michael Hyatt

Nelson Publishers, 2012

(7)

7 months ago

Breakthrough Branding
 

Catherine Kaputa

Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2012

(7)

8 months ago

Getting to Plan B
 

John Mullins and Randy Komisar

Harvard Business Review Press, 2009

(8)

8 months ago

For Better or For Work
 

Meg Cadoux Hirshberg

An Inc. Original, 2012

(8)

11 months ago

Click Millionaires
 

Scott Fox

AMACOM, 2012

(7)

11 months ago

EntreLeadership
 

Dave Ramsey

Howard Books, 2011

(7)

12 months ago

Reworking Retirement

Allyn I. Freeman and Robert E. Gorman

Adams Media, 2007

(7)

1 year ago

EnergizeGrowth Now

Lisa Nirell

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2009

(7)

1 year ago

Make Your Own Rules
 

Wayne Rogers and Josh Young

AMACOM, 2011

(7)

1 year ago

Hit the Deck
 

David Ronick

UpStart Bootcamp, 2010

(8)

1 year ago

Berried in Chocolate

Shari Fitzpatrick

Pelican Publishing, 2011

(7)

1 year ago

The Art of the Start
 

Guy Kawasaki

Portfolio, 2004

(8)

2 years ago

The Entrepreneur Equation
 

Carol Roth

BenBella, 2011

(7)

2 years ago

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Entrepreneurship

So, you’re ready to take the plunge. You’re tired of working for someone else and watching them reap all of the benefits. You’re afraid that if you wait any longer, it may be too late. Starting your own business is an enormous undertaking. In addition to major concerns such as financing, staffing, and marketing, you’re likely to experience a range of emotions from panic to euphoria and everything in between. But it’s reassuring to know that getAbstract can help you deal with every situation and overcome every obstacle on your way to building a productive business. Our entrepreneurship summaries cover all aspects of going into business for yourself. You’ll learn from experts in the field about the importance of establishing a sound business plan and philosophy, and the critical decisions you’ll face in your start-up venture. You’ll find solid advice about your options for arranging financing and avoiding common pitfalls that can create economic turmoil. You’ll also understand why new small business owners face similar issues, regardless of your industry or specialty.

Special Qualities

There’s a big difference between wanting to become a business owner and possessing the necessary attributes. Many of the summaries in this category challenge you to examine your motivations for going into business and whether you have the determination and fortitude to be a success. You’ll learn to evaluate your tolerance for risk and whether you have the ability to deal with setbacks – or even failure. Let getAbstract be a source of strength and encouragement as you navigate through uncharted waters.

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