The Accidental Entrepreneur

Susan-Urquhart Brown never expected to end up as an entrepreneur. In The Accidental Entrepreneur, she takes all the mystery out of going solo. For those who are just beginning to consider starting a venture as well as those who want to take their organization to the next level, she offers advice on what works and what doesn’t. For those who are just beginning to consider starting a venture or want to take their organization to the next level, this book offers advice on what works and what doesn’t. Like many business owners, Susan-Urquhart Brown never expected to end up as an entrepreneur. Launching her own business spoke to her passions, but she soon realized there was much more to being a successful owner than she ever expected. In The Accidental Entrepreneur, she takes all the mystery out of going solo. With hard-won wisdom and empathy, she shows you: the 8 questions everyone should ask up front the top 10 traits of the successful entrepreneur how to obtain a license and sellers permit the best way to create a business plan 10 simple ways to get referrals the 6 secrets of marketing a business smart tips for investing and finance ways to avoid burnout how to avoid the 7 biggest pitfalls in business Starting one’s own business should be exciting, not scary. The Accidental Entrepreneur shows you how to create a successful and fulfilling venture they can be proud of.