Never Bet the Farm How Entrepreneurs Take Risks, Make Decisions - And How You Can, Too

Name: Never Bet the Farm How Entrepreneurs Take Risks, Make Decisions - And How You Can, Too
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ISBN: 9780787983666

ISBN-10: 0787983667

ISBN-13: 9780787983666

Edition: 2006

Authors: Stephen Spinelli, Anthony L. Iaquinto, Stephen Spinelli

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Two leading entrepreneurs destroy common myths-and misconceptions-about business start-upsIn Never Bet the Farm, Anthony Iaquinto and Stephen Spinelli turn much of the so-called expert advice for entrepreneurs on its head. The authors-both highly successful entrepreneurs-refute the idea that there is an ideal entrepreneurial 'type,' and show that luck can be as important as a business plan in many enterprises. Above all, the authors emphasize that entrepreneurship is a career, not a one-time event. If budding capitalists learn to prepare for the worst, they can better take advantage of good fortune, especially when luck and planning point to success. Outlining 15 key principles for every…

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List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/17/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 5.75" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English

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Introduction



Introduction




Developing the Correct Frame of Mind



Entrepreneurship Is a Career



Successful Entrepreneurs Are Just like You



There Are No Secrets to Success



Luck Is Part of the Equation



Never Reach for a Gallon When You Only Need a Quart



It Shouldn't Only Be About Money



Embrace Fear



Making the Right Decisions



Never Bet the Farm



Don't Spend a Dollar When a Dime Will Do



Always Tap a Bridge Before Crossing



Only Fools Fly Without a Net



Connect but Protect



Buddy Up



Learn to Play the Gray



Plan a Timely Exit


Final Words


An Entrepreneur's Guidebook


University Centers


Selected Web Sites


Selected Books


References


Index