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Blueprint to Business


Blueprint to Business

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Taking Action, Committing to the Grind, And Doing the Things That Most People Won't
1. Aufl.

von: Michael Alden

15,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 23.10.2017
ISBN/EAN: 9781119424956
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 176

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<b>Essential reading for any would-be entrepreneur</b> <p><i>Blueprint to Business</i> is the ultimate guide to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Bestselling author and CEO Mike Alden puts aside the rainbows and sunshine, gets real about what it takes to 'make it,' and gives you the real-world guidance you need to hear. Through anecdotes and advice, he shares his experiences along with those of other top founders and entrepreneurs to give you a realistic picture of what it takes to build a business. It's a bit of tough love, a healthy dose of reality, and a tremendously motivating guide to striking out on your own; from motivation and commitment to business licenses and the IRS, this guide is your personal handbook for the biggest adventure of your career.</p> <p>So you want to start a business: how much are you willing to commit in terms of time, money, and energy? How do you plan to bring in customers? What will set you apart from the crowd? What will convince clients to come to you rather than your competitor with an established track record? These questions must be answered before you even begin planning—and then, you have to make that canyon-sized leap from planning to <i>doing</i>. This book guides you through the early stages with practical advice from a real-world perspective.</p> <ul> <li>Turn 'dreams' into goals, and goals into reality</li> <li>Discover just what it takes to build a successful business</li> <li>Dig into the paperwork and legal/regulatory requirements</li> <li>Adjust your expectations to reflect your abilities and willingness to commit</li> </ul> <p>Starting a business could be the best thing you've ever done—or it could be the worst. Mitigate the risk by setting yourself up for success from the very beginning with the invaluable advice in <i>Blueprint to Business</i>.<br /><br /></p> <b>Praise for <i>Blueprint to</i></b><b><i> Business</i></b><i><br /></i><br /> <p>"I've had the opportunity to work directly with Michael Alden on his children's book.  His business know how and ability to get things done is unparalleled.”</p> <p>—Naren Aryal, CEO Mascot Books.</p> <p>"As an entrepreneur and author myself, I would recommend Blueprint to Business to anyone who is in business or looking to start a company.  Michael Alden's no nonsense approach is much needed for anyone who wants the real truth about the life of an entrepreneur."</p> <p>—Ken Kupchik, author of <i>The Sales Survival Handbook Cold Calls, Commissions, and Caffeine Addiction</i> <i>The Real Truth About Life in Sales</i></p> <p>"Michael Alden's story is truly inspirational. He has seen some extremely difficult times and has overcome extraordinary odds along his journey.  He harnessed what he learned even as a young child to achieve great business success.  The lessons in Blueprint to Business not only help those in business but it is for anyone who wants more out of life.”</p> <p>—June Archer, author of <i>YES! Every day can be a good day: The Keys to success that lead to an Amazing life</i></p> <p>“As a young entrepreneur, I have found that truly successful people help and teach others.  Michael Alden has taken the time to help me with my business and my book.  His experience is undeniable and I would recommend Blueprint to Business to any entrepreneur who wants to learn from someone who has done great things and continues to.”</p> <p>—Casey Adams, social media influencer and author of <i>Rise of The Young: How To Turn Your Negative Situation Into A Positive Outcome, and Build A Successful Personal Brand</i></p> <p><i>“</i>Being an entrepreneur has its challenges.  Michael Alden shares his business experiences to help others succeed.  His advice and enthusiasm is directed towards teaching and leading through example.  If you are looking to succeed in business this book is a must read!"</p> <p>—Christopher J. Wirth, entrepreneur, speaker, trainer, coach and host of the No Quit Living Podcast </p> <p>“I’ve known Mike for over ten years.  I have had the opportunity to work very closely with him on dozens of transactions.  His ability to get things done and work through obstacles is second to none.  When most people would give up, Mike figures out a way to get things done.<i>”</i></p> <p>—Jim Shriner, television personality and author of<i> Live Disease Free Naturally.</i></p> <p> </p>
<p>Introduction xi</p> <p>1 The Reality of Being an Entrepreneur 1</p> <p>2 Getting Started 11</p> <p>3 Business Basics 23</p> <p>4 Action 37</p> <p>5 To Know and Not to Do 53</p> <p>6 What Is Success? 59</p> <p>7 Opportunity 69</p> <p>8 Failure 81</p> <p>9 Do What You Say 91</p> <p>10 Making Money Doing Nothing 111</p> <p>11 Stop Caring 127</p> <p>12 Lying to Our Children 141</p> <p>More Resources 153</p> <p>Index 157</p>
<p><b>MICHAEL ALDEN</b> is one of America's most popular direct response hosts and personalities and founder and CEO of Blue Vase<sup>®</sup> Marketing, a multimillion-dollar direct response company capable of creating strategic marketing road maps for products and services. He is the author of the bestselling <i>5% More</i> and <i>Ask More, Get More.</i>
<p><b>THE WAY ENTREPRENEURS GET MORE</b> <p><i>Blueprint to Business</i> is the definitive guide to becoming a successful entrepreneur—in and out of the office—by the celebrated authority on direct response, bestselling author, and television personality Michael Alden. In this revealing road map, you discover the secrets to going through life without failure and achieving your personal and professional goals. <p>In his first two bestselling books, <i>5% More</i> and <i>Ask More, Get More,</i> Michael showed you how to get more out of yourself, your life, and those around you. Now, in his most personal work to date, he delivers unfiltered advice and guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs looking for dependable strategies to getting more out of their businesses. Nothing inside is sugarcoated so you truly learn from the harsh realities of experience in order to fully prepare yourself for running a business in the real world. Some things may be shocking and others unorthodox, and you can be sure everything you find will enable you to: <ul> <li>Take control of your financial security by developing a valuable skillset of wisdom and know-how for creating and driving a moneymaking business</li> <li>Master the life-changing approach to turning every challenge into an advantage and every setback into an accomplishment</li> <li>Find the inspiration and encouragement to grind through all the dirty work of an entrepreneur, including <i>doing</i> <i>whatever it takes</i></li> </ul> <p>Every entrepreneur will tell you running a business is hard, and the elite group of high-performing ones who know how to turn every mistake into a win will tell you about <i>Blueprint to Business.</i>

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