{"product_id":"so-you-want-to-be-an-entrepreneur-how-to-decide-if-starting-a-business-is-really-for-you-9781841128030","title":"So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur?: How to decide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJon Gillespie Brown brings his extensive mentoring experience to bear in this new handbook for would-be entrepreneurs. So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur? contains a series of mentoring sessions, each carefully thought out to make you consider and plan your life based on your passions, ambitions and ultimate visions. By actively taking part in each of the exercises, you give yourself the best chance of succeeding as an entrepreneur, or the sufficient clarity to decide what other career options are best suited to you.  \u003cp\u003eExplore your real goals, hidden talents, passions, assets and core skills. The simple self-discovery tools in the book will make it easy for you to analyse this information and take the next steps towards your entrepreneurial dreams with total confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR\u003cbr\u003e 'Read this book if you plan to be an entrepreneur, find out what it's really like before you make the leap!' Doug Richard, entrepreneur, business investor and former member of the Dragons' Den TV programme\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Before I invest in a business at an early stage I want to know the founders knew what they were getting into. I would suggest they check out if they measure up to the demands of the ups and downs required to be a successful entrepreneur by reading this book first.' Richard Farleigh, Author Taming the Lion: 100 Secret Strategies for Investing and former member of the Dragons' Den\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'The key to entrepreneurial success is understanding what type of entrepreneur you are, and then doing business in a way that is true to yourself, and above all, one that brings you personal happiness and fulfilment. This book will help you decide whether a life of an entrepreneur is for you.' Rachel Elnaugh, entrepreneur, business speaker and former member of the Dragons' Den\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Very few people truly consider the hard work, disappointment, frustration and crushing lows that every Entrepreneur experiences along the journey. Jon's book is a must read for anybody ready to take the leap!' Richard Parkes Cordock, author of Millionaire Upgrade and creator of Millionaire MBA Business Mentoring Programme\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'The only form of safe employment is self-employment. I recommend anyone considering the entrepreneurial path to read this book.' Geoff Burch, International Speaker and author of Go It Alone: The Streetwise Secrets of Self-Employment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003etobeanentrepreneur.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...his advice is clear, concise, and simple to follow.\"  RealWorldMagazine.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy you Should Buy This Book.  \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDreaming big Dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Passion - What are you willing to do for the rest of your life?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Entrepreneur Test - Is Starting A Business Right For You?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck your entrepreneurial quotient with our fun quiz.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMentor Session 1 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop ten ways to answer the ultimate question - do I want to become an entrepreneur?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is an entrepreneur?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch into entrepreneurs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe top ten traits of successful entrepreneurs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMentor Session 2 - Entrepreneurs Uncovered.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop ten myths about entrepreneurs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes people become an entrepreneur?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you feeling like an entrepreneur yet?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMentor Session 3 - Entrepreneurial Lifestyle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat's life like being an entrepreneur?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen great things about being an entrepreneur.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe story of an entrepreneurial beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMentor Session 4 - Deconstructing You - Part 1.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a personal inventory and assessing your current resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudit your business history and abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement skills evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonality evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour health position.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat interests you in life?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat about your family and network?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave you considered the ideal lifestyle for you?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMentor Session 5 - Deconstructing You - Part 2.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat's your personal motivation?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA story about finding your personal mission.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVision, Purpose and personal mission statement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying personal criteria that will fit your new business.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's not all about the 'money' or being a 'millionaire'.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake an 'I want' list.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMentor Session 6 - Is It Really For Me?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting over the fear of starting out.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnyone can become an entrepreneur at any life stage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe young or 'student' entrepreneur. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the transition from the corporate world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can be an 'geriatrepreneur' when you are over 55 too.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop ten excuses for not becoming an entrepreneur.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the courage to go for it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake the 'rocking chair' test before you give up on your dream.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMentor Session 7 - Make Sure You Take Your Loved Ones With You.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving a life of balance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the balance right at home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour circle of influence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMentor Session 8 - Are You Ready to Be An Entrepreneur?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo what are your answers to the ultimate question - do you want to be entrepreneur?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop ten ways to answer the ultimate question- do I want to become an entrepreneur?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer Key.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50470225117527,"sku":"9781841128030","price":11.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781841128030.jpg?v=1744897727","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/so-you-want-to-be-an-entrepreneur-how-to-decide-if-starting-a-business-is-really-for-you-9781841128030","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}