People who find themselves working on their own (by chance or by choice) are accidental entrepreneurs who should learn to deal with all of the issues that any business owner faces--setting up your business properly, finding motivation to keep going, and marketing by minding you Ps and Qs (planning, persistence, patience, quotas, quality and quiet time).The book also illustrates how to use the Web effectively to grow your business and learning how to expand your business in larger ways (e.g., by franchising it). The book is easy to read and has a good index.
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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 ever expected. In The Accidental Entrepreneur, she takes all the mystery out of going solo. For those who are just beginning to consider starting a venture as well as those who want to take their organization to the next level, she offers advice on what works and what doesn’t. It's an excellent read! - The CEO RefresherRead More
Poor planning is one of the most common causes of small business failure. Get this book to help you avoid poor planning!, May 7, 2008 - Jeff Lippincott "www.Jlippin.com"Read More
Billed as practical wisdom for people who never expected to work for themselves, The Accidental Entrepreneur is a must-read for its simple and encouraging tone, which takes the mystery out of running your own business. Urquhart-Brown, who authored the “Going Solo” advice column in the San Francisco Chronicle for several years, is herself an accidental entrepreneur, and every page of her book offers money-saving strategic advice tailored for women in business (without all that complicated business jargon that can so often be a distraction to getting the job done). - CurveRead More
"This book is for those of us who wake up one morning and find ourselves owning our own business. Funny as it sounds, isn’t that what happens? I know that many of you in the rep business, for example, were once sales people..."Read More -I-CONNECT007, Dan Beaulieu
"The Accidental Entrepeneur: 50 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Starting a Business takes the ?overwhelm? out of running your own business. I felt like Susan read my mind and addressed my questions before they turned into problems. A great guide for putting ideas into action!"
- Mani Feniger, Author, Journey from Anxiety to Freedom
"If you are a new business owner, this book will save you time, money and a lot of energy. Every page is filled with inspiration and practical tips from an expert. Susan's great sense of humor and her passion for helping small business owners create the thriving business of their dreams are contagious. Enjoy!"
- Pat McHenry Sullivan, Author, Work with Meaning, Work with Joy: Bringing your Spirit to Any Job
"There's nothing accidental about Susan's practical wisdom. This guidebook is packed with sound advice, proving a true roadmap for success. A must-read for every entrepreneur."
- John Chiatello, Principal, Soma Real Estate Development
"I interviewed Susan Urquhart-Brown, author of The Accidental Entrepreneur: Practical Wisdom for People Who Never Expected to Work for Themselves on The Inside Business Success Show and was very impressed with her knowledge of how to be a successful entrepreneur. She gave practical tips and strategies on how to zip through the roadblocks to success. She has a passion to truly help people become Intentional Entrepreneurs and build a business that gives them the lifestyle they want. I look forward to the opportunity to have her on the show again."
-Jan Schleicher, Host of The Inside Business Success Show
