BOOK REVIEW: E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

This month's recommended reading is "The E Myth Revisited" by Michael E. Gerber.   "E" stands for "Entrepreneurial" and Gerber reveals "why most small businesses don't work and what to do about it". 

The complete title is "The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It" and it's available at Amazon.com.

Gerber shows small business owners how to get out of the "mom & pop shop" rut and develop powerful visions for their companies.  He weaves the interesting story of a pie-shop owner and shows how to set up a system for your business, that can free up your time and give you a big-picture perspective.

What is the difference between working ON your business and working IN your business?  Read amazing ways to grow your business for long-term future success.  Gerber walks through the steps in the life of a business -- from infancy to growth to maturity to exit plan.

Who should read this book?  Every small business owner!

Two other inspiring must-read books:

- "Success Never Smelled So Sweet: How I Followed My Nose and Found My Passion" by Lisa Price, creator of Carol's Daughter, a bath-and-beauty-products company.

- "Sweet Expectations: Michele Hoskins' Recipe for Success" by Michele Hoskins, founder of a successful line of honey crème syrup.

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Regina P. Brown
Broker, Realtor®, e-Pro
Author of eBook "Stop Foreclosure Fast: Solutions to Save your House"

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