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Please don’t overlook this book because you don’t want to sell your business, or don’t want to sell it in the near future. In fact, the book is just as valuable to small business owners who are looking to make their businesses better, and don’t want to sell. Bo Burlingham, in his Foreword of Built to Sell, by John Warrillow, says it best: “The point is that the best businesses are sellable, and smart businesspeople believe that you should build a company to be sold even if you have no intention of cashing out or stepping back anytime soon.” In 2008, Warrillow received an offer he couldn’t refuse, and sold his business, which was built using the principles of this book.
Remember everything. Evernote’s awesome tagline hits home with just about everyone who has ever tried to keep up with the Internet torrent
My mom always told me that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That being said, these are tough times, even for lemonade purveyors. Even so, I try to look at the bright side.
The map to success is different for every small business, but information and a commitment to constant learning are the first steps in the journey.