Profits aren't everything, they're the only thing : no-nonsense rules from the ultimate contrarian and small business guru / George Cloutier with Samantha Marshall.
Material type: TextPublication details: [New York] : HarperBusiness, c2009.Edition: 1st edDescription: xiv, 176 p. ; 22 cmISBN:- 0061832855
- 9780061832857
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 658.022 C647 | Available | 33111005693532 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Small-business guru George Cloutier offers the controversial message that Profits Aren't Everything, They're the Only Thing in this book of wisdom for entrepreneurs everywhere in these tough economic times. With advice such as "forget teamwork" and "micromanage like crazy," Profits Aren't Everything, They're the Only Thing is the reality check that will help small-business owners stay afloat and stay profitable.
Profit rule #1: profits aren't everything, they're the only thing! -- Profit rule #2: end denial -- Profit rule #3: forget sweat equity -- Profit rule #4: love your business more than your family -- Profit rule #5: the best family business has one member -- Profit rule #6: delegate, don't abdicate -- Profit rule #7: live and die by a real plan -- Profit rule #8: pay for performance -- Profit rule #9: "I am your work god" -- Profit rule #10: you are not in business to pay your vendors -- Profit rule #11: when filing for bankruptcy is your best option, do it early! -- Profit rule #12: don't treat sales like your mother-in-law -- Profit rule #13: give up golf, retreats, off-sites, and trade shows -- Profit rule #14: teamwork is vastly overrated -- Profit rule #15: it's not the economy, stupid, it's you!