Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Business
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (672 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0399185291 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Paul Downs started making custom furniture in 1986, shortly after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in engineering. Downs lives with his wife and three sons outside of Philadelphia.From the Hardcover edition.. Downs has only one line on his résumé but he has a wi
Before I even finish it I think I want to thank you for writing it. I read a review of your new book somewhere, thought it sounded intriguing, got a copy in and started it a few days ago. An honest look at a usually overlooked demographic.”—Publishers Weekly“A large-hearted memoir… Refreshingly absent of bulleted lists and sidebars, this is a welcome addition to the literature of business ownership.” —Kirkus Reviews“A day-to-day, minute-to-minute tour of the intricacies of running a business, from dealing with employees to negotiating with vendors, the
Highly recommended for small business owners. This book has had a profound impact on how I view myself as a small business owner, the struggles, successes and failures that often feel like they happen to no one else but me. Paul shares a very, very transparent journey that many of us face each day: keeping our businesses open during hard times, managing family life and keeping employees happy. I highly recommend this book to any lo. "Reflections on Life and Business" according to Gustav. Genuine and touching reflections on life, managing and leading a small business, and about the human side of leadership and entrepreneurship. I highly recommend the book for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Reading Paul Downs' introspection is helpful in the realization that we all share similar trials and tribulations. This realization can help us in our own journey. It was a b. Great book! R. Anderson If you have tried reading all the small business/entrepreneur books and still feel lacking, give this a try While it is not written to give specific advise, it was great to be able to commiserate with another small businesses owner That being said, I did pick up a few ideas along the way.
Fresh out of college in 1986, Downs opened his first business, a small company that builds custom furniture. In 1987, he hired his first employee. Countless employees have told the story of their experience with managers—Boss Life tells the other side of that story.From the Hardcover edition.. He writes with tremendous insight about hiring employees, providing motivation to get the best out of them, and the difficult decisions he’s made to let some of them go. Downs also looks outward, to his dealings with vendors and to providing each client with exemplary customer service from first sales pitch to final delivery. Now, in his first book, Downs paints an honest portrait of a real business, with a real boss, a real set of employees, and the real challenges they face. **A Forbes Best Business Book