The Focused Business: The Focused Business: How Entrepreneurs Can Triumph Over Chaos (in English)
Synopsis "The Focused Business: The Focused Business: How Entrepreneurs Can Triumph Over Chaos (in English)"
The Evil Forces of Chaos Are Out to Destroy Your Small Business! Here's how you can stop them . . . If you own or work in a small business, you're at risk. Massive risk. Within five years of business operation, more than half of all businesses fail. By year ten, more than 65% are cut down. Why is this? And-more importantly-how can YOU break the cycle? In this highly original take on entrepreneurship, bestselling author, speaker, and business coach Dave Crenshaw confronts Chaos, the prime culprit of small business failure. He then arms you with the superhero utility belt you need to defeat Chaos and build a focused business. Through real-world examples, in-depth worksheets, and a healthy dose of wit, The Focused Business helps business owners and their key employees develop an action plan to overcome the seven Agents of Chaos, stay focused, and maximize profit. For any entrepreneur seeking to create a solid foundation for lasting growth, The Focused Business is the fun, imaginative, and absolutely invaluable guidebook. Book Trailer and more info at: FocusedBusiness.com ----- Praise for The Focused Business: ----- "Crenshaw has mastered the perfect recipe for small business success. This book rocks!" — MICHAEL SYMON, Iron Chef and Restaurateur "This is the one book I wished I had when I first started out in business. The Focused Business is jam-packed with street-smart strategies to help you achieve success NOW. Crenshaw rips apart all your excuses and will jump-start you on your way to the profits you deserve!" — "FAMOUS DAVE" ANDERSON, founder of the World's Best BBQ Joint "As someone who has lived the tale Dave Crenshaw tells, focus always triumphs over chaos! Don't be attracted to all shiny objects; find the right object and make it shine!" — LYNDA WEINMAN, cofounder of lynda.com "This is a refreshingly honest and inventive approach to small business! I love it." — NEIL GRIMMER, CEO and cofounder of Plum Organics "Dave has perfectly captured the sobering reality of an entrepreneurial existence. Follow his advice and your path to excellence and the 'ultimate harvest' will be more rewarding and a lot less stressful. I wish this book existed five years ago." — RAEGAN MOYA-JONES, CEO and cofounder of Aden & Anais "Dave Crenshaw is spot on with his assessment that chaos is a business killer. If we weren't able to focus and build the correct systems to avoid chaos, OtterBox wouldn't be the industry leader in mobile device protection." — CURT RICHARDSON, founder and chairman, OtterBox "The path of the entrepreneur is littered with every imaginable personal and professional struggle. Thank you, Dave, for showing how to overcome that chaos as entrepreneurs journey toward success." — ANISA TELWAR KAICKER, founder and president, Anisa International "Crenshaw outlines a winning game plan for entrepreneurs in The Focused Business. Highly entertaining and enlightening!" — MARK EATON, NBA All-Star, speaker and founder, 7ft4.com
