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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. 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. With hard-won wisdom and empathy, she shows readers: . 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. This is the one book that will show readers how to create a successful and fulfilling venture they can be proud of. Susan Urquart-Brown (Oakland, CA) started as an accidental entrepreneur in 1995. As a business coach and mentor, she has encouraged thousands of people to build the business of their dreams. From 1998-2002, Susan wrote “Going Solo” for The San Francisco Chronicle, an advice column for entrepreneurs.
