More than half of all small businesses fail within the first five years.
Starting and running a small business is hard work, and many
entrepreneurs feel they must do whatever it takes to succeed, at the
expense of their family, friends, and health. Yet, if done correctly,
small-business ownership can--and should--balance profitable operations
with personal fulfillment. According to author Tom Salonek--founder and
CEO of Intertech, a Minnesota-based technology consulting and training
firm--this balance is actually the secret to success.
Salonek believes that your business should give life, not take it, a
philosophy that has helped him grow his own venture every year since its
inception in 1991. In The 100, Salonek shares his secrets to business
success in the form of 100 concise, nuts-and-bolts lessons for achieving
the ideal work-life balance for maximum success.
Written in clear, direct prose, these lessons are packed with actionable
ideas and practical advice for using communication, collaboration, and
technology to help small-business owners cultivate the best qualities
not only in themselves, but in their employees as well.
Whether you own your own business or are simply thinking of starting
one, this book will help you inspire teamwork, meet client expectations,
clarify your personal values, and create a company culture to match. In
addition, readers will gain access to a plethora of downloadable online
resources--checklists, worksheets, templates, and more--to help
implement the book's ideas.
The 100 is a handy, inspiring addition to any business manager's home
library.
