{"product_id":"the-parentpreneur-edge-9780470119877","title":"The ParentPreneur Edge","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for The ParentPreneur Edge\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Who needs an MBA? Julie''s book teaches you how to use your parenting experiences to build a business. Brilliant stuff!\u003cbr\u003e --Mary Cantando, author, The Woman''s Advantage: 20 Women Entrepreneurs Show You What It Takes to Grow Your Business\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Finally! Something that successfully illustrates that parenthood is clearly an asset to gaining the edge in business and success. Julie has written a valuable book that inspires, motivates, and educates.\u003cbr\u003e --Gina Robison-Billups, President, Moms In Business Network and The International Association of Working Mothers\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Whether you already have your own business or are thinking about starting one, you need to read this book. Full of actionable ideas that, when adopted, will bring benefits to your business before you''re even done reading the book!\u003cbr\u003e --Dr. Tom Hill, coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur''s Soul\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e At last--a book that demolishes the polari\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If you are a parent, or an entrepreneur, or want to run your own business, this book is inspiring!\"HotBrandsCoolPlaces.com May 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Running a Business Is Like Raising a Child 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Third Child 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing the Parallels 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness or Parenting? 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing the Edge 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Personal Side 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Preparing for Entrepreneurship 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding to Take the Plunge 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking About the Future 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping It Simple 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving a Financial Plan 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedefining Control 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources for Writing a Business Plan 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Resources for Starting a Business 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Launching 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForgetting the Pain 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Names in Perspective 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion Is Required 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming Bonded 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSleep Is a Luxury 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Perspective 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 The Early Years 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Laughter over Tears 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning “On the Job” 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWearing Many Hats 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Your Baby to Feed Herself 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNever Wake a Sleeping Baby 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpit (up) Happens 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersuading Creatively 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaiting for Delayed Gratification 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving the Terrible Twos 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing “No” as Good 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources for The Early Years 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Ramping Up: A Time to Learn 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing Through 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisciplining in Anger 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefusing to See the Truth 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarning Respect 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuarding Your Time 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Your Kid 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrating the Small Stuff 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Your Battles 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Rid of the “I Can’ts” 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for Support 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources for Growing Businesses 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Growing Pains 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllowing for Mistakes 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombating Entitlement 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Out of the Details 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Consistency 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging Productive Conflict 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Your Friends Wisely 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot Taking It Personally 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating Effectively 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrating Uniqueness 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Emerging Independence 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Your Presence Known 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlying Alone 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Your Replacement 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Boundaries 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWanting to Be Liked 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFair Is Not Equal 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Team Approach 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources for Businesses’ Emerging Independence 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Exercising Your Exit 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Exit—The Sale 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking Away 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Succession Plan 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Next? 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Having It All—Myth or Reality? 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Stereotypes 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow Me the Money! 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Glass Balls 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Your Model of Success 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding a Role Model 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe “B” Word 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA New Model 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 The Edge 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResourcefulness 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerseverance 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatience 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVision 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bottom Line 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 271\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525365735767,"sku":"9780470119877","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470119877.jpg?v=1731860242","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-parentpreneur-edge-9780470119877","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}