- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers; Revised edition (Oct 10 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1576751880
- ISBN-13: 978-1576751886
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.4 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 367 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #960,890 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Author and entrepreneur Walters, founder of Ivy Sea, Inc., an organizational consulting firm, shares her expertise here on the power of the small enterprise. The book is based on her extensive research, including interviews with over 70 small-business owners. Walters states that her book is "intended to validate, challenge, and expand readers' current knowledge, and experience base," and she has "included chapters that are more conceptual and data-oriented and provide a bird's-eye view of small enterprise and its contributions and strengths." Not merely a how-to on running a small business, this provides a thoughtful, thorough analysis of the advantages of the strong, small enterprise and strategies for the successful business. The author covers such issues as the contributions of small business to society; work vs. personal life; approaches to visioning, planning, and establishing a mission and core values in the company; and strategies for good employee and customer relationships. Walters provides case studies as well as an extensive bibliography and reading guide. This important work is essential reading for entrepreneurs and students of business. Strongly recommended to both public and academic libraries with business collections.
Lucy Heckman, St. John's Univ. Lib., Jamaica, NY
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Lucy Heckman, St. John's Univ. Lib., Jamaica, NY
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Walters is a prophet of an emerging new economy of intelligent, caring, cutting edge entrepreneurs who seek to make a living - not a killing. Big Vision, Small Business is a mustread for all who believe that business can and should be fun, life serving, and human-scale." - David C. Korten, author of When Corporations Rule the World and Board Chair, Positive Futures Network; "If you're a small business owner - or even just thinking about being one - let Jamie Walters be your guide to finding both money and meaning in your business. Big Vision, Small Business offers practical insights and thoughtful observations on how to craft a company that reflects your entrepreneurial vision. I found it to be one of the most thoughtful and enjoyable books I've read in a long time." - Terri Lonier, author of Working Solo and founder, Working Solo, Inc. and SOHO Summit
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This review is from: Big Vision, Small Business: 4 Keys to Success Without Growing Big (Paperback)
I really enjoyed reading this book. I have been thinking about creating a new small business for some time now, and Ms. Walters' insight and advice seem to dovetail in nicely with a lot of other things I have read recently. What made this one stand out however was her emphasis that there was many different ways to determine success, (not just the way Wall Street seems to think is the ONLY way!) Her thoughts on keeping small to grow big really struck a cord with me that I think others might enjoy and take to heart. The book was well layed out, each chapter building on the previous one. I got this out of the library a little while ago, and have renewed it twice...I think I will actually go out and lay some money down for a copy of my own, as I am certain that I will refer back to it for inspiration and advice in the times to come as I launch my own Big Vision, Small Business.
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Extraordinary and practical insight for entrepreneurs,
By Carmina C. Mcgee - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Big Vision, Small Business: 4 Keys to Success Without Growing Big (Paperback)
This book has singularly changed the entire direction of my business. It has deeply and positively influenced my vision, mission and interactions with everyone connected to my business. Anyone with a desire to create a business with social consciousness, and integrity at its core, needs to read this book! This should be required reading for every business school as well. If "business-as-usual" is suffocating you, if you wish to make your passion your livelihood, this will show you the way. Thanks to Jamie Walters visionary intelligence I am no longer a business, but instead a "socially conscious enterprise. -Carmina McGee, President & Founder, CaraMina,Inc.
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One of the best books I've read in a long time!,
By Daniel Lamb - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Big Vision, Small Business: 4 Keys to Success Without Growing Big (Paperback)
I really enjoyed reading this book. I have been thinking about creating a new small business for some time now, and Ms. Walters' insight and advice seem to dovetail in nicely with a lot of other things I have read recently. What made this one stand out however was her emphasis that there was many different ways to determine success, (not just the way Wall Street seems to think is the ONLY way!) Her thoughts on keeping small to grow big really struck a cord with me that I think others might enjoy and take to heart. The book was well layed out, each chapter building on the previous one. I got this out of the library a little while ago, and have renewed it twice...I think I will actually go out and lay some money down for a copy of my own, as I am certain that I will refer back to it for inspiration and advice in the times to come as I launch my own Big Vision, Small Business.
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One of the best books I've read in a long time!,
By Daniel Lamb - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Big Vision, Small Business: 4 Keys to Success Without Growing Big (Paperback)
I really enjoyed reading this book. I have been thinking about creating a new small business for some time now, and Ms. Walters' insight and advice seem to dovetail in nicely with a lot of other things I have read recently. What made this one stand out however was her emphasis that there was many different ways to determine success, (not just the way Wall Street seems to think is the ONLY way!) Her thoughts on keeping small to grow big really struck a cord with me that I think others might enjoy and take to heart. The book was well layed out, each chapter building on the previous one. I got this out of the library a little while ago, and have renewed it twice...I think I will actually go out and lay some money down for a copy of my own, as I am certain that I will refer back to it for inspiration and advice in the times to come as I launch my own Big Vision, Small Business.
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