Small Biz Guide That Truly Applies to Small Biz!
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Beginning with a disclaimer  I am personally acquainted with author Paul DelFino, as an observer, not as a client. When I downloaded the e-book and saw it described as a 'short guide' for small business owners with only 76 pages, I thought "What I expected  DelFino is usually clear and concise, so this reading won't take long."

Be prepared for something different.  In 76 packed pages with limited description to distract, the authors discuss the pros and cons of SIX business disciplines.  Their foundational direction revolves around asking the right questions.

To grow or not to grow, then how to grow
Budgeting is scarey, not budgeting is more scarey, then think budgeting observation and flexibility.
Pricing is about learning where the balance is between your value to your target market and that darned budget where you need income.  But don't forget customer expectations; their perception of any value.
Sales  DIY or hire staff.  Candid self-evaluation of your company needs, along with your interests and skills help you decide wisely, even while considering budget for staff.
Compensation  yes, you SHOULD be paid. Any employees are certain to want compensation. Being clear with everyone about compensation and expectations can save you headaches.
Leadership  considering having steps of leadership to help you with the workload and to be there should something keep you from being there.

I like the way each piece has a condensed Takeaway finish to draw the points made together.

This book took me several days to really finish.  As a avery small business, I found the information to have application even for me. I liked the way the authors didn't use the book as a trophy wall to describe their client success and distract me from potential application for my business.
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I wish that "Small Business Cash Flow" by Denise O'Berry had been around 7 years ago when I began my business. If it had been, I would have avoided a lot of mistakes!

This is a MUST-HAVE book for every entrepreneur and anyone even THINKING about going into business for themselves. Denise clearly explains exactly what you need to know about where to find money for your business, how to build a budget, how to price your services, how to keep control of your expenses, how to keep cash coming into your business every month...and then some.

Most of us go into business because we love to do the tasks associated with our service or product. Unless we are a CPA or financial planner, this does not necessarily include effective cash management. However, if you are in business to make a healthy profit you need to know how to manage your cash flow. This book gives you that information and more.

O'Berry also includes excellent marketing tips for keeping the money flowing in...and the resource section in the back of the book is extremely generous and helpful.

 Start your entrepreneurial adventure off the right way by reading, re-reading, and heeding "Small Business Cash Flow" by Denise O'Berry.
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Craft Business Power was just what a small home based doll clothes business like me needs to stay focused on growing my business and seeing that yes, this can be done. This is a very fun read and looks great on my iPhone, not too small to see, lol. Thanks to Cinnamon and Jason for once again sharing their knowledge and helping small businesses succeed!
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Mizrahi's Sell Local, Think Global is absolutely a must read. Navigating the world of small business as an entrepreneur is a challenge like no other, and this book is a practical, realistic and truly innovative (like the title says!) resource to make that challenge much easier. I highly recommend it for any small business owner; whether you're just starting out, a seasoned veteran, or anywhere in between - there is much to learn and Mizrahi's book is the perfect guide.
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This is a delightful little book that contains a wealth of useful and helpful information and ideas on starting a small business and ensuring that it is viable and succesful. The book is well written and easy to follow and interesting to read.

This is a must read for entrepreneurs, particularly budding ones as the information the book provides is very practical and can help you avoid making costly errors. The book covers a wide range of topics including the start-up process, marketing the business on a small budget, cash-flow forecasting, among other things.

The book is an excellent companion for the entrepreneur that is well worth having.
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This is an excellent resource for the small to mid-sized business person attempting to get a handle on what social media is, why it's important, and how to plan and execute a social media strategy.

Not being particularly tech-saavy, it was a relief to see a language and writing style that even I could follow along with.  Mr. Mickler's step-by-step approach was useful and immediately applicable to my business blog, website, and facebook strategy.

This book helped me clarify the areas where I was flailing around in an attempt to make something happen, and implement more targeted tactics .  Even better, I landed a new client using these tools at Connecting Touch Therapeutic Massage in the first week!
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I am a small business owner whose major marketing and sales channel is the web.  While I am an expert in my service area I have never claimed to be an expert in anything related to online, web or technology.  This book was perfect for me - it talked at my level, gave hundreds of incredibly useful tips and did so in a very accessible way. I now consider it my business bible - I am constantly reaching for it for new ideas and advice on how to get things done.

I also found the book to be very inspirational - and this can be critical for a business owner who is going it alone.  At times it was like my cheerleading squad - giving me ideas, telling me how to execute and getting me excited to do so.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who wants to be successful in business.  I truly believe there is something in it for everyone.
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I have followed Paul Downs, first because he was a fellow University of Pennsylvania alum, then as a creative woodworker and business man, then as a writer writing for the small business blog at the New York Times. It was natural that I picked up this book. I have run four small businesses in my life and Paul describes them to a tee! This is a book that every small business owner should read and it will give them the strength to keep moving forward! Thanks, Paul, for sharing your life. I look forward to reading your blogs at Forbes.com
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If you are a small business or work with small businesses, buy this book.  The author brings a wealth of real life experience to the table, distilling concepts from several leading business gurus into a format that works for a small business.
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This short read is an excellent guide to help people like me sell more books. I am a self-published author of two books; one nonFiction and one KindleShortreads fiction book.  I have been stumbling around trying many things to sell my books. I was happy with the 350 copies of the the nonfiction book because it established me as an expert in the field of wiriting proposals to help businesses get business with the Government.

My little fiction book, however, is another story.  It is my baby . . . A story about the warriors when defend our skies!  I have been frustrated because I work full time writing my technical proposals and have been trying many time intensive methods to get people to notice my fiction book.  My sales haVe been limited only around 850 copies. . .  My frustration has been - I have been spinning my wheels trying to get people to notice my little book taking up the time I could use to pursue other writing projects ( including continuing my warrior's journey).

Mr. Platt has provided a roadmap for me, and others like me, to establish a system where we can get others to provide our books the light of day.  It may take a little effort but the end result will be a systems serving me from book to book.

I highly recommend this book for those who want success in the write ting field.
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I am real fan of short books and this little book by John Tighe is no exception. Here, John interviews Pam Henderson about her transition from the corporate world to entrepreneur and where she tells us about product marketing and the 4 Step System that she used to build her seven figures a year business in just two years.

This is indeed a valuable book for the newbie, expert or entrepreneur alike. It aims to help you Market your product or service straight to your target customers.

It reminds us that even if youve got a marvellous product, great service and fantastic content it all becomes of little use if we cannot reach and grab the attention of your customers.

Throughout, this book is well written by John in plain English and he includes lots of links and general direction which has certainly helped to refocus my lens on how I market my current work and endorses what I need to do in the future to attain business success.

Like John and Pam I come from a corporate background with 30 years of experience under my belt but as an entrepreneur I am delighted to add this book to my library collection and I will certainly be including John and Pams experienced advice as I move forward.
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Quite an enjoyable little read (well as well as little business books go.)
It's short, concise, and to the point. It's well organized and has a lot of good advice for every step of the process. From organizing management to legal affairs it has a little bit of everything covered. I would view it as a good intro to the world of starting a business. An intro to be further explored with later reading.
The most useful part of it is probably the checklist inside. A very good tool to have
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I have been looking for a book like this for sometime. As a small business owner myself, this is exactly what I need. It is short format and easy to follow. It certainly is not something that requires a lot of time to digest. But the info on keywords is mind blowing. The author clearly knows his stuff, and how to lay things out in a straightforward fashion, that any entrepreneur can follow.
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This eBook offers loads of good information about starting a small business, and is worth alot more than the micro-price.  The advice is genuine and realistic unlike many similar books I've read, focusing primarily on a business built around creating a niche product sold online.  The book hits all the important aspects of starting a small business and more, while getting to the point without alot of fluff.  If you are looking for a way to quit the rat race without working yourself to death, give this book a shot.
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Dj New Marketing is an excellent tool for entrepreneurs looking to find up-to-date business marketing information. It covers a wide range of topics including business planning, niche marketing, social media, competition, branding, ethics, legal issues, blogging, search engine optimization, and customer service. The best part about this book is that it is made up of many short chapters, each being about two pages long, which makes it easy to reference on an on-going basis. It is written concisely and contains short stories and humor, which prevents you from wanting to put it down. I run an online service business and this book provided lots of practical tips that helped me to create big gains: a much better website, a superior blog, an improved business plan, and best of all, more sales. I highly recommend it!
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If you are unsure if you are MAXIMIZING your tax deductions for your small bizness, I guarantee that if you read this book you'll find more ways to save your hard earned money!
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I would highly recommend this book for anyone who has, or is thinking of starting, an online business.  The SEO Manifesto is just what I've been searching for. My business online would probably be classified as at the hobby stage.  I was looking for a book to help me assess what I've done so far, try redo some things, and optimize work done in the future.  The book is excellently written and helps you analyze your site step by step, in a logical sequence. It is written very clearly and concisely and is easily understood by someone who would not consider herself a techie.  I was pleasantly surprised in the early chapters to find that I had intuitively done some things right. I am confident this book is going to help me more efficiently use time spent on my business in the future.  I am so thankful to Pam and Dan for taking the time to write this excellent guide to help many of us learn from their experience.  I also bought a copy for a niece who is thinking of setting up a business online in the near future.  She was also very happy to find this book and thought the information was just what she needed.  Cindy (aka myrtieshuman)