Taking care of business
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It takes little insight to figure out who the victim is here, even 150 pages before it happens. Anyone of the people in this novel would probably have done it with a smile. Who's Afraid of Virginia Ham is less a mystery than a foodie/restaurant novel, centering upon newsroom competition and backstabbing and insider culinary dope. And those are facets that author Richman does well.  Characters, relationships and narrative are OK, but she needs to work on omitting all the cutesy dialog ("a very hungry belly at your service") and ecstatic descriptions of kisses bestowed upon Chas by her lover Dave.

Who's Afraid, light and frothy as a cozy, would make a good selection for beach or long plane ride. Fun and undemanding.
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I found this book to be very helpful.  While it is an idea many in business should have and recognize, it is commonly overlooked.  I know that I did and now I am using his practices.  My business is in better shape and I know I am much less stressed about it.
3940964
I currently have two copies on my book shelf = I always do. (sometimes I have three). Any person running a business should read this. Often I meet/know people who are struggling and not sure what is wrong with their business. If I truly care about them I give them this book as a gift. I love this book.
3727405
First hand stories on building and managing a company in turbulent times
3108068
A good book, summarizing business practices in a dynamic, but economically conservative software business. Good to see how mid decade advice stands up to the test of time, as some of its notable peers have stumbled.
2721708
This is a great human interest story than weaves excellent business advice into a well written narrative about an everyday business owner who is spinning out of control. Business ownership is not easy but it doesn't have to be stressful all the time and this book has some great pearls on how to reduce that everyday stress. Not like your average business self-help book that just gives you a list of "to-dos" to improve your life, this tale is a good read and you will uncover some not-so-obvious principles along the way that may help you run a stress less business and have more fun in life doing it.
4109988
A nice focus on the staff hard at work while Joe is tending to personal business. I like the different threads (stories) and how they are weaved into an interesting book.
4841779
I have another book that goes into detail about the business side of it in little detail. This book by far goes through the business and the forms needed giving great examples of how it should look like. I recommend this book to anyone.
749753
A wonderful book regarding how to succeed in business and life by having integrity. I bought it used on Amazon and was able to sell it back on Amazon. Great!
1287212
This book gave some very useful advice for running a small business.  It gives well thought out advice on many aspects of business operations, and cautions the small business owner not to try and do everything without help.  It also lists many resources which are out there for small business owners.
267829
Great insights in business, I have been running my own business for several years now. Mark Cuban is right, you must continue to learn and grow to grow your business. Among other things he said :)
1757450
This is a very good read for any person who owns a business or wants to start one.  There are lot of various lessons in this book laid out in very short and concise form (3 to 4 page chapters).  Some of the advice I didn't agree with me but I found myself nodding "yes" to a lot of chapters.  I read this a few months and I still am thinking about some of the information in here (best advice: decisions are progress).  It's a good, quick read that will improve your business.
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This book deals quite well with the factors in any business that can be overlooked or not even known by newbies to the world of running a small business. It really hits home if you have had some experience starting a business, especially a service oriented one, such as a consultancy. It gives practical insight into the strategic mistakes that a small business can make when starting and growing. The only problem I have with the book is that it can get repetitive at times. Some ideas are stretched out a little too long.
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I love when the subjective part of business is removed. This takes a good analytical look at what makes above average business great. Jim Collins and his team did a great job.
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2593259
Being an entrepreneur I like to read and read book that make a difference in my life and business. Time management is a giant factor and this book just a great job at letting me in on ways to management time with business.
1357709
There are two main aspects to a home-based Pet Care business, or in fact to just about any business. First is the part of the business that is special to the particular business. For a pet care business this includes such things as grooming equipment that is unique to this business as opposed say to starting a car repair shop. Second is the standard rules fo business. For instance, what do you need in the way of business licenses, will you be a corporation, what about insurance -- all that stuff. This book draws a nice balance between the two requirements.

There's only one point I would do differently, not so much differently as with a greater emphasis. That is: Get a Computer. You don't need the latest and fastest, I bought quite an acceptable computer at a thrift shop for $75. Then get some accounting software. When they get around to questioning you, the IRS will look at computer generated reports with a lot more acceptance than they will at any manual system. QuickBooks is a good package (there are others). The latest version will cost you two or three hundred dollars. Or you can buy last year's version on eBay for about a hundred, or the year before that for about $65. Each year buy an income tax package, about $20. Do your own taxes and then have an accountant go over them. You can type stuff into the package just as well as he can and he will charge you a bunch.

All in all the book is very well written, the authors clearly understand the business. The writing style is clear and informative. Highly recommended.