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The entrepreneur equation : [electronic resource] : Evaluating the realities, risks, and rewards of having your own business. by Roth, Carol.;
It's time to drop the rose-colored glasses and face the facts: most new businesses fail, with often devastating consequences for the would-be entrepreneur.The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestseller The Entrepreneur Equation helps you do the math before you set down the entrepreneurial path so that you can answer more than just "Could I be an entrepreneur?" but rather "Should I be an entrepreneur?". By understanding what it takes to build a valuable business as well as how to assess the risks and rewards of business ownership based on your personal circumstances, you can learn how to stack the odds of success in your favor and ultimately decide if business ownership is the best possible path for you, now or ever.Through illustrative examples and personalized exercises, tell-it-like-it-is Carol Roth helps you create and evaluate your own personal Entrepreneur Equation as you: Learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in today's competitive environment. Save money, time and effort by avoiding business ownership when the time isn't right for you. Identify and evaluate the risks and rewards of a new business based on your goals and circumstances. Evaluate whether your dreams are best served by a hobby, job or business. Gain the tools that you need to maximize your business success. The Entrepreneur Equation is essential reading for the aspiring entrepreneur. Before you invest your life savings, invest in this book!Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Entrepreneurship.; New business enterprises ; Small business ; Nonfiction.; Business.;
© 2011.,
On-line resources: https://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=528863 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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The entrepreneur equation : [electronic resource] : Evaluating the realities, risks, and rewards of having your own business. by Roth, Carol.; Chamberlain, Mike.;
Narrator: Mike Chamberlain.There's never been a better time to start a business -- or so the conventional wisdom would have you believe. But with up to 90 percent of businesses failing within the first five years, it's time to take off the rose-colored glasses and think twice before you invest your precious time, money, and energy.The Entrepreneur Equation helps you do the math before you start down the entrepreneurial path so you can answer not just "Could I be an entrepreneur?" but also "Should I be an entrepreneur?" By understanding what it takes to build a valuable business as well as how to assess the risks and rewards of business ownership based on your personal circumstances, you can learn how to stack the odds of success in your favor and ultimately decide if business ownership is the best possible path for you, now or ever.Through illustrative examples and personalized exercises, tell-it-like-it-is Carol Roth helps you create and evaluate your own personal "entrepreneur equation" as you: learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in today's competitive environment; save money, time, and effort by avoiding business ownership when the time isn't right for you; identify and evaluate the risks and rewards of a new business based on your goals and circumstances; evaluate whether your dreams are best served by a hobby, job, or business; gain the tools that you need to maximize your business success.The Entrepreneur Equation is essential reading for the aspiring entrepreneur. Before you invest your life savings, invest in this book!Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 271238 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Entrepreneurship.; New business enterprises ; Small business; Nonfiction.; Business.;
© 2011., Blackstone Audio, Inc., and Buck 50 Productions, LLC,
On-line resources: https://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=585531 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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The entrepreneur equation : evaluating the realities, risks, and rewards of having your own business / by Roth, Carol.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.By understanding what it takes to build a valuable business as well as how to assess the risks and rewards of business ownership based on your personal circumstances, you can learn how to stack the odds of success in your favor.Foreword / Michael Port -- Introduction -- The issue: the assumptions, myths, and realities of entrepreneurship -- Assessing your fit with entrepreneurship -- Assessing the business's fit for you -- Assembling your entrepreneur equation, and a few reminders in case you get sucked in by the hype.
Subjects: Entrepreneurship.; New business enterprises; Small business;
© c2011., BenBella Books ; Distibuted by Perseus Distribution,
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Sugar Taco at home : plant-based Mexican recipes from our LA restaurant / by Nicole, Jayde(Entrepreneur),author.; Campos, Nia Gatica,author.; Campos, Alan,author.; Silverstone, Alicia,author of foreword.;
Stock your pantry -- Aperitivos (appetizers) -- Platos principales (mains) -- Acompanamientos (side dishes) -- Postres (desserts) -- Bebidas 9drinks) -- Alimentos basicos (staples)."Women-owned and 100% plant-based, Sugar Taco is an LA go-to for Mexican food, for good reason. Founders Jayde Nicole and Nia Gatica Campos, along with chef Alan Campos, launched Sugar Taco in 2019 with a vision for a women-owned business that championed traditional dishes in an eco-conscious and animal-friendly way. They ditched meat and dairy for juicy jackfruit, perfectly seasoned seitan, house-made queso, and more, and then paired this on-trend menu with vibrant Dia de Muertos-inspired decor. The restaurant has been thriving ever since, with two locations and a third in the works"--
Subjects: Vegan cooking; Cooking, Mexican.; Sugar Taco (Restaurant);
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Born entrepreneurs, born leaders : how your genes affect your work life / by Shane, Scott Andrew,1964-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-253) and index.DNA at work : your genes and organizational behavior -- Why that job? : the genetic foundations of your work interests -- Happy at work? : how your genes affect your job satisfaction -- Instinctive choices : genetic influences on decision making -- DNA at the office : how your genes affect your management style -- Born leaders? : how your genes influence your approach to leadership -- Creative genius? : your genetic predisposition for creativity and innovation -- Born entrepreneurs? : how your genes affect your tendency to start companies -- Good workers, bad workers : how your genes influence your job performance and your income -- Your genes matter! : so what?
Subjects: Behavior genetics.; Psychology, Industrial.; Unternehmensgründung.; Verhaltensgenetik.;
© 2010., Oxford University Press,
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Business / by Lipczynski, John.;
Subjects: Businesspeople; Entrepreneurs; Business history.;
© 2008, c2007., Chicago Review Press,
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Empire builders : how Michigan entrepreneurs helped make America great / by Folsom, Burton W.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-202) and index.
Subjects: Businessmen;
© c1998., Rhodes & Easton,
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Michigan : a history of explorers, entrepreneurs, and everyday people / by Rosentreter, Roger L.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.First residents -- The French presence -- The British take control -- Michigan becomes American -- Settling the "land of ills" -- Quest for statehood -- Building a state -- The fight against slavery -- The Civil War -- Logging the forests -- Mining Michigan -- Turn of the century -- Birth of the automobile -- World War I -- The raucous twenties -- The Great Depression and growth of labor -- World War II -- Postwar Michigan and the turbulent 1960s -- 1970s and beyond.
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Michigan : [electronic resource] : A history of explorers, entrepreneurs, and everyday people. by Rosentreter, Roger L.;
The history of Michigan is a fascinating story of breathtaking geography enriched by an abundant water supply, of bold fur traders and missionaries who developed settlements that grew into major cities, of ingenious entrepreneurs who established thriving industries, and of celebrated cultural icons like the Motown sound. It is also the story of the exploitation of Native Americans, racial discord that resulted in a devastating riot, and ongoing tensions between employers and unions. Michigan: A History of Explorers, Entrepreneurs, and Everyday People recounts this colorful past and the significant role the state has played in shaping the United States. Well-researched and engagingly written, the book spans from Michigan's geologic formation to important 21st-century developments in a concise but detailed chronicle that will appeal to general readers, scholars, and students interested in Michigan's past, present, and future.Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; History.;
© 2014.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=1533556 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Be your best boss : reinvent yourself from employee to entrepreneur / by Seagraves, William R.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-198).Part I. Are you ready for a new boss? Chapter 1. The American dream gone awry ; Chapter 2. Don't sell yourself short ; Chapter 3. How entrepreneurially ready are you? -- Part II. Size matters. Chapter 4. Company of one ; Chapter 5. Boss of a few ; Chapter 6. Business of many -- Part III. To build or buy? That is the question. Chapter 7. Buying a franchise ; Chapter 8. Buying an existing business ; Chapter 9. Building your own business ; Chapter 10. To partner or not? -- Part IV. Start your engines! Chapter 11. The road map: business planning ; Chapter 12. Fuel up: finding the funds ; Chapter 13. Gaining traction: the first six months ; Chapter 14. Acceleration: six months to two years ; Chapter 15. Full speed: two-plus years -- Part V. Where to next, boss? Chapter 16. When and how to exit ; Chapter 17. The new American dream ; Epilogue: Entrepreneurship on steroids -- Additional resources. Notes for my business plan ; Relevant reading and research material ; Take this myth-busting quiz ; The full picture of 401(k) funding."A guide to help make the most of your mid-career entrepreneurial pursuits...whether they were originally planned for or not. Employee to Entrepreneur is the book to help entrepreneurially minded professionals seize the opportunity offered by the current economic environment to begin a "second act" in their careers. This complete guide explores the full range of questions and concerns voiced by mid-career entrepreneurs, including: how to get started after a lifetime of having other bosses, risks and rewards of making the entrepreneurial leap, and the drawbacks to starting a business under the constraints of traditional start-up costs. Aspiring entrepreneurs will learn to: - Recognize why the right business fit is so important. - Understand the impact that proper funding can have on the future success of a business. - Assess the financial risks and potential rewards of funding their business using a self-directed 401(k). - Avoid common mistakes by learning through the experiences of others. - Gain the needed confidence to act on making their dreams a reality. William Seagraves, a seasoned and serial entrepreneur himself, carefully deconstructs each part of the process so that the reader is able to honestly evaluate first themselves and second the unique mid-career business opportunity at hand. The book includes wide-ranging advice from a financial professional who has helped hundreds of clients navigate the tricky waters of this mid-career change. This book will be the go-to resource for the rapidly growing number of mid-career entrepreneurs"--
Subjects: New business enterprises.; Career changes.; Entrepreneurship.; Self-employed.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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