The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything

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The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything
by Guy Kawasaki
from Portfolio Hardcover

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Great book for startups
  I had a chapter preview of this book before I purchased it. Guy was able to cover a lot of necessary ground for startups and some things that he has learned along the way with various startups and his current venture capital company, Garage.com.
  I was able to glean some good advice for my startup from this book, including some do's and don'ts.

• Invaluable reference tool for anyone considering a startup
  This book is great for anyone who has been toying with the idea of starting their own business.
  I've been kicking around the idea of opening a pub in my city for a few years now. Since real estate has slowed so greatly in recent months (my current career) it has occurred to me that my passionate desire to open a pub should be more seriously explored.
  "The Art of the Start", although not concentrating on pub opening, (How many books actually do?) does provide boatloads of useful information that... more info

• brilliant guidelines for starting your business
  I was somewhat skeptical when I started this book. Though attracted by the author's reputation, I was afraid to find this book yet another shallow collection of information for dummies. I was wrong. The author wastes no time on pontification but rather noninvasively shows what's important and why. Whether to use the technique is then up to the reader. And he does that in a concise and entertaining manner. Most concepts discussed in the book are quite simple and are common sense (as one would expect), but it... more info

• Start Your Business Right
  Guy Kawasaki is a legend in Silicon Valley and demonstrates why entrepreneurs do whatever they can to meet with him in this book. Whatever type of business you are looking to start - whether it's a service or a product - there is some practical advice in this book for you from someone who has been on both sides of the table. For anyone starting a business, however, this should only be one source of guidance and encouragement, as there are many other great books out there regarding how to get a business up... more info

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