{"product_id":"is-small-business-ownership-for-you-a-practical-guide-for-a-life-changing-decision-9781637428962","title":"Is Small Business Ownership for You?: A Practical Guide for a Life-Changing Decision","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you thinking about owning your own business, but wondering if this is the right path for you? Whether you are considering joining an existing firm as a principal owner, taking over a family business, starting up your own business, or buying an existing business, this book provides questions to contemplate as it walks you through what it takes from a personal aspect\u003c\/b\u003e including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategic Thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommitments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCash Flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisks and Rewards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiming and Exit Strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will gain a real-life look into business ownership and learn \u003ci\u003ewhat owning a business is really like\u003c\/i\u003e. The author presents perspectives from other business owners gained through an interview process with sixteen small business owners and shares some personal experiences. Many books have been written about how to start or run a business and others about specific topics such as leadership and management, but few address the personal aspects of small business ownership and the initial decision of, \u003ci\u003eShould I become a business owner?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohnson, Laurie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eLaurie Johnson's\u003c\/b\u003e professional career includes four decades with Hansen Thorp Pellinen Olson, Inc., a professional services consulting firm in the Minneapolis area. She was a principal owner of the firm for over 25 years and the majority owner for the last 18 years, serving as president of the firm until her retirement in 2023. Throughout her career she has provided technical and management training, including developing and conducting the company's leadership training for future owners.","brand":"Business Expert Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51734879994130,"sku":"9781637428962","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ebf6adda-17a5-4f57-ab31-5109515ee2b3.jpg?v=1763491258","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/is-small-business-ownership-for-you-a-practical-guide-for-a-life-changing-decision-9781637428962","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}