90 Days to Success as a Small Business Owner

Most small-business owners spend the majority of their time running their business rather than growing it. Although successful businesses may begin with a great idea, they need more than that to grow and prosper; they need an action plan for success. 90 DAYS TO SUCCESS AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER provides that plan. This book contains hundreds of strategies that small-business owners can introduce into their daily routine to keep valued customers and attract new ones. Topics range from product positioning, pricing, and advertising to employee management, customer service, and brand loyalty. With an emphasis on proven methods and concrete action items, the book also includes quick reference checklists and self-assessments that make it a must-have field guide for the small-business owner who is preparing for startup or ready to grow an existing business.

Amazon Sales Rank: #568573 in Books Published on: 2011-03-14 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 368 pages

About the Author From selling lemonade at construction sites at a mere five years old to starting a business-forms company in the mid-1980s that grew to more than $3 million in sales, Barry Thomsen has proven himself to be the epitome of the entrepreneurial spirit. In his variety of business ventures over the years, he has learned firsthand the importance of great customer service, business savvy, and marketing acumen. He has advised and helped many small-business owners with startup and other ideas to grow their businesses. His dedication to helping fellow business owners resulted in his creation of a monthly newsletter called the Idea-Letter, which has subscribers nationwide. In addition, he has been published in magazines, in newspapers, and on the American Management Association website, and he has authored several books on business ownership and marketing.

Client more useful on 0-0 people found the following review helpful. Full of ideas by Barry Thomsen If you own a small business or considering starting you will have a much better chance of success after reading this book. Each chapter is full of support and ideas that the owners of most companies have never thought and can be used immediately. The author lists that are easy to consult in case of need. Much of the information is taken from his personal experience in the years to various companies. It could also be used for manual ASA class of small businesses. Read 1 comments ...