"Running a successful architectural firm is a juggling act. You need expertise in your area of architecture to provide services to clients. You also need the know-how to run a small business. You've probably been well prepared by your education and experience for the technical ins and outs of an architecture firm. Yet what training has prepared you to run a business?"--Description from publisher.
"There is, for every great business, a decisive place to be, in the mind of its customers, in the mind of its competitors, and in the mind of its employees. That place is that company's Power Point. Every company has one. Few companies know where their Power Point is, or even how to start looking for it. This book is about how to find that place".--Michael E. Gerber.
The author builds on previously defined philosophies to reveal why entrepreneurs are critical to the success of any enterprise, in a guide that discusses seven key skills in the areas of leadership, money management, and customer service.
E-Myth \ 'e-,'mith\ n 1: the entrepreneurial myth: the myth that most people who start small businesses are entrepreneurs 2: the fatal assumption that an individual who understands the technical work of a business can successfully run a business that does that technical work Voted #1 business book by Inc. 500 CEOs. An instant classic, this revised and updated edition of the phenomenal bestseller dispels the myths about starting your own business. Small business consultant and author Michael E. Gerber, with sharp insight gained from years of experience, points out how common assumptions, expectations, and even technical expertise can get in the way of running a successful business. Gerber walks you through the steps in the life of a business—from entrepreneurial infancy through adolescent growing pains to the mature entrepreneurial perspective: the guiding light of all businesses that succeed—and shows how to apply the lessons of franchising to any business, whether or not it is a franchise. Most importantly, Gerber draws the vital, often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your business. The E-Myth Revisited will help you grow your business in a productive, assured way.
Featuring common business assumptions, this book reveals a mind-set that aims to free contractors from the tyranny of an unprofitable, unproductive routine. It also provides specific tips on topics such as planning, money and personnel management and teaches readers how to implement the ingenious turnkey system of management. schovat popis
The latest book in the Michael E. Gerber franchise, The E-Myth Enterprise explores the requirement that any new business must meet: the satisfaction of its four primary influencers—its employees, customers, suppliers, and investors. The E-Myth Enterprise is an indispensable follow-up to Awakening the Entrepreneur Within, showing would-be entrepreneurs how to put a promising idea to work and helping to transform their dream into reality. Next, readers can turn to The E-Myth Revisited for tried-and-true advice about avoiding the pitfalls that prevent most small business owners from succeeding. The E-Myth Manager provides essential guidance for the management of any business. Finally, E-Myth Mastery offers valuable advice on how to take an existing business to the next level of growth and opportunity.
A unique guide for the crucial start-up phase of a business So much attention goes to business practice and operation, yet the majority of ventures still fail. One area often overlooked is preparation. Too few entrepreneurs ask themselves, what are you supposed to do before you start your start-up? The Most Successful Small Business in The World gives you Michael E. Gerber's unique approach to thinking about the meaning of your company by applying his ten critical steps; a process you must go through long before you ever open your door. With these simple principles, based on expert Michael Gerber's years spent helping countless entrepreneurs, you'll take the essential first steps to lay the groundwork for building what Michael E. Gerber calls The Most Successful Small Business In the World! If you're ready to make your business dream more than just a reality, and resolve to do something bigger than you ever imagined, The Most Successful Small Business In The World will provide you with a stunningly original process for thinking yourself through it. Yes, you too can create The Most Successful Small Business In The World... Michael E. Gerber will show you exactly how to do it.
Focusing on the journey of underdogs, this three-volume series highlights the stories and principles of inspired leaders who faced significant challenges and emerged victorious. Compiled by Erik Swanson, it features contributions from over 33 bestselling authors and 13 celebrities, each sharing their insights to motivate readers to realize their potential. The narratives encourage embracing struggles as opportunities for growth, aiming to empower individuals to confront their personal giants and inspire others through their own experiences.