How businesses can harness the power of online consumer reviews More than seventy percent of consumers now consult online reviews before making purchases, and they take those picks and pans very seriously. A disgruntled but ignorant customer on Yelp might have more clout than any expert guidebook, magazine article, or newspaper critic. No wonder many businesses feel terrified by the review-driven marketplace. But some savvy businesses have figured...

In Rounding Third and Heading Home, business owners get a firsthand look at the many components that go into the sale of their business from someone who has actually gone through it including what to do, and what not to do. Selling a business is likely to be the biggest deal of one's career. Since it is so important to get it right, there is very little tolerance for error. In Rounding Third and Heading for Home, business owners find real-life stories,...

"The bestselling author of Small Giants returns with an original guide to exiting your company successfully and gracefully Bo Burlingham's book Small Giants became an instant classic for its original take on a common business problem-how to handle the pressure to grow. It used deeply researched entrepreneurship stories to provide fresh insight into what really makes a great small business. Now Burlingham returns with a look at an even more common...

"In How to Build a Business Others Want to Buy, successful entrepreneur Kobi Simmat reveals how to build a profitable, attractive business and sell it for the payday of your dreams. As a business coach and accreditation expert, Kobi built a multi-million-dollar business around knowing exactly what sets a successful business apart from its competitors. In this book, he shares the secrets he learned on that journey. You'll discover a 5-step process...

"It happens to any business that's owned by more than one person: Sooner or later, one or more owners will want or need to leave the business. What happens to the company if one co-owner wants to retire, files for bankruptcy, or goes through a divorce? Unless one plans in advance, it could threaten the survival of the business. It's essential that business co-owners create a simple but effective buyout agreement (buy-sell agreement). This document...