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Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Business
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**A Forbes Best Business Book Of The Year, 2015****Winner Of The 2015 800Ceoread Business Book Award In Entrepreneurship**When Columnist Paul Downs Was Approached By The New York Times To Write For Their Youre The Boss Blog, He Had Been Running His Custom Furniture Business For Twentyfour Years Strong. Or Mostly Strong. Now, In His First Book, Downs Paints An Honest Portrait Of A Real Business, With A Real Boss, A Real Set Of Employees, And The Real Challenges They Face.Fresh Out Of College In 1986, Downs Opened His First Business, A Small Company That Builds Custom Furniture. In 1987, He Hired His First Employee. Thats When Things Got Complicated. As His Enterprise Began To Grow, He Had To Learn About Management, Cash Flow, Taxes, And So Much More. But Despite Any Obstacles, Downs Always Remained Keenly Aware That Every Small Business, No Matter The Product It Makes Or The Service It Provides, Starts With People. He Writes With Tremendous Insight About Hiring Employees, Providing Motivation To Get The Best Out Of Them, And The Difficult Decisions Hes Made To Let Some Of Them Go. Downs Also Looks Outward, To His Dealings With Vendors And To Providing Each Client With Exemplary Customer Service From First Sales Pitch To Final Delivery. With Honesty And Conviction, He Tells The True Story Behind Building And Sustaining A Successful Company In An Everevolving Economy, Often Airing His Own Failures And Shortcomings To Reveal The Difficulties That Arise From Being A Boss And A Businessperson. Countless Employees Have Told The Story Of Their Experience With Managersboss Life Tells The Other Side Of That Story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Business'? A: The main theme of 'Boss Life' revolves around the real experiences of running a small business, focusing on the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, the importance of managing employees, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Boss Life'? A: The author of 'Boss Life' is Paul Downs, a columnist and small business owner with over twenty years of experience in the custom furniture industry.
- Q: Is 'Boss Life' suitable for new entrepreneurs? A: Yes, 'Boss Life' is particularly suitable for new entrepreneurs as it provides honest insights into the realities of managing a small business, making it a valuable resource for those starting their entrepreneurial journey.
- Q: What recognition has 'Boss Life' received? A: 'Boss Life' was recognized as a Forbes Best Business Book of the Year in 2015 and won the 2015 800-CEO-READ Business Book Award in Entrepreneurship.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Boss Life'? A: 'Boss Life' contains a total of 352 pages, offering a comprehensive exploration of the author's experiences and insights.
- Q: What format is 'Boss Life' available in? A: 'Boss Life' is available in hardcover format, ensuring durability and a professional appearance for readers.
- Q: When was 'Boss Life' published? A: 'Boss Life' was published on August 4, 2015.
- Q: Does 'Boss Life' include practical advice for managing employees? A: Yes, 'Boss Life' includes practical advice on managing employees, including hiring strategies, motivation techniques, and the difficult decisions that come with personnel management.
- Q: What type of audience would benefit from reading 'Boss Life'? A: The book is beneficial for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of running a business and managing a team.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Boss Life'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the complexities of small business management, the importance of customer service, and the personal anecdotes that highlight both the triumphs and challenges of being a boss.