Hey Square Readers,
You voted and chose The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber as our Square Readers Book Club book for May & June 2024!
Here’s a quick summary:
“Small business consultant and author Michael E. Gerber, with sharp insight gained from years of experience, points out how common assumptions, expectations, and even technical expertise can get in the way of running a successful business. Gerber walks you through the steps in the life of a business—from entrepreneurial infancy through adolescent growing pains to the mature entrepreneurial perspective: the guiding light of all businesses that succeed—and shows how to apply the lessons of franchising to any business, whether or not it is a franchise. Most importantly, Gerber draws the vital, often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your business.”
We’ll start reading on Monday, May 6th, so get ready and pick up a copy at a local library, bookstore, Amazon, or anywhere else!
We’ll have discussion threads being posted throughout the next two months, and a Live Discussion Video Chat at the end of June. Head over to this post to help us pick a day and time for this book’s Live Discussion Video Chat!
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We can’t wait to read with you!
Pesso
I’m definitely looking forward to reading this one. Having the father that I did, I didn’t stand a chance on this subject. He always felt (and preached) that too many people started their own businesses for the wrong reasons and/or without all of the information and tools needed to persevere and make that business succeed. After retirement, he volunteered with a local organization to help change that — one small business at a time. My own experiences have proven him right again and again.
I’m betting that the author’s discussion of “the vital, often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your business” is going to be very interesting, indeed!
He certainly did. One of his specialities was tax preparation. I guess that rubbed off on me, too! Lol
SCORE provides mentoring, support, advice, and services to any business owner who wants it. They even have events, workshops and webinars. I’ll let them speak for themselves here on their About Page. Their mentoring services are usually free, some events and such have small donations recommended, and they have an extensive library of business resources. Each chapter also focuses on their particular local business environment, laws and regulations. Honestly, I think that anyone who is new to owning a business, or who is interested in starting one, should avail themselves of this amazing resource. They also partner with the SBA and are very familiar with helping businesses tap those financial resources.
