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As I turned every page of "Be Your Own Boss" by Bill McGowan, I felt an excursion that tallied very much with aspirations and echoing insecurities about life and making it in the business and entrepreneurship world. The transition story of Bill's business from being a lawn mowing business to one that established a footprint in the transport business captured me from the very start. It's like I was walking with him all along, picking up lessons along the way on how he ventured on his businesses. His openness on the nitty-gritty of franchising in Australia was quite enlightening, but I could also get encouraged and think out of the box of traditional lines of doing business.
Bill’s narrative is profound in its simplicity and depth. He has managed to brilliantly bring into touch the basic questions of why a person should venture into a business idea and how the financials are maneuvered in the backing of banks. And this part of the storytelling demystifies to me the often scary part of financing. Moreover, down-to-earth advice on marketing, with all the details of steps one needed to take to start a business, was kind of a compass guiding me through the fog of startup uncertainties.
The chapters on expanding a business through franchising and the associated legal requirements were enlightening. Bill's methodical, monotonous approach to explaining the most apparently daunting and complex of apparent legalities made the surprisingly manageable task of understanding laws on franchising. His advice on structuring a business was the cornerstone of my learning experience. Having a business idea is one thing, but structuring it for success is a totally different ball game; on this, Bill's insights have been very valuable.
The exceptional editing and grammatically flawless writing of the book added to my enjoyment and ease of reading. In those very few books, like treasures themselves, they are written for easiness in reading. Every chapter, every page has been an experience of learning, void of errors or cumbersome sentence structures. Clearly, Bill gave the same amount of precision and care to the business venture that he gave to crafting this book.
Not once did I find myself disliking any part of the book. This is a perfect mix of personal business narrative with practical entrepreneurial advice. It has struck just the right balance of sharing personal experiences and imparting business wisdom.
It has not inspired me only; rather, it inspired and empowered my entrepreneurial spirit, for I came out enlightened and equipped with knowledge and tools to be able to confidently pursue my business dreams. In reflecting on my journey with "Be Your Own Boss," I see it not just as a book but as a mentor. Bill McGowan weaves his own success story, underlining actionable business strategies that are imprinted on my entrepreneurial outlook. Lessons from his life experiences are those kinds of treasures which I will pack in the carry-on as I take off into my very own business venture. The sheer fact of resilience, strategic thinking, and courage to be one's boss. The journey from lawns to logistics that Bill undertook is not a business success story. It's an inspiring guiding light for entrepreneurs like me. I rate this book five out of five star.
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Bill McGowan, your book Be Your Own Boss has provided me practical advice, confidence, and the strategies I needed to start my own business. I have read the book 4 times and completed all the practical exercises. I love the first section of your book when you took me through your story of how you became such a successful Global entrepreneur.
I purchased the book last June off amazon and have never looked back. I am 28 years old and started my new venture offering the door to door, sale of commercial cleaning products and equipment on the 1st February 24. Sales have exceeded my budgets and I have now taken on an additional 2 sales staff, and I am even considering franchising down the track.
Thank you so much for writing the book and sharing your business experiences. The book was the catalyst for me in starting my own business venture.
I would highly recommend anyone considering going into business to buy and read this book.
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Sharon Godden - Sydney Australia
I have always wanted to be my own boss and I can honestly say that after reading Be Your Own Boss it has given me the courage and guidance to point me in the right direction in making this happen. Working as a Travel agent for over 20 years has given me all the practical skills I needed in my career. I just needed to take a leap of faith and start working for myself independently. I actually keep the book on my desk so I can refer back to things like strategies and marketing or anything else I may need some guidance on in the future. Page 69 and 70 (A few basic questions to ask yourself) once I answered those questions, I knew I was ready. I worked out my business plan and what I wanted my business to look like. So, I then aligned myself with an entrepreneurial mobile based company specializing in luxury travel. Your book can teach you something new each time you read it. I now have my own mobile business Luxebyitravel which I know will be a success. Thank you, Bill McGowan, for writing this book and sharing your valuable knowledge and experiences in the business world.
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In Be Your Own Boss by Bill McGowan, the author delves into how a person can manage to become their own boss. Many people around the world have dreams of owning their own businesses and not working under someone else, even though they may not know how to achieve this. The writer of this book has been his own boss and has decided to outline how he was able to achieve this great success.
Bill, who was born in New Zealand, started his own lawn mowing business at the age of 13. After selling the business at age 18, he decided to venture into the transport sector. Bill continues to share the steps and decisions he took to become the global company he is today. The first chapter of this book shares Bill's success story, while other chapters detail how to achieve similar success. The writer believes that there are many reasons why people would like to own their own business, but the main reason is to make money. This book contains insights on how to start your own business, goal setting, business planning, and marketing.
This book is highly informative and educational. The writer leaves no stone unturned, providing a comprehensive guide on how to start a successful business and become your own boss. I believe this book would be of great help to people who are tired of working under someone, whether due to dissatisfaction with their workspace, inadequate pay to cover expenses, or disliking their boss's attitude, and who have plans to start their own business.
I found nothing to dislike about this book. As someone who also dreams of being my own boss, this book has been extremely helpful. I appreciated the diagrams and cartoons used to illustrate some concepts in the book. I would rate this book five out of five stars because of its clear narrative and language.
In conclusion, I believe this book is for everyone. I would personally recommend it to those who love educational and informative literature.
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Bill McGowan gave me the manuscript to read prior to the book being published and I can confidently state that “Be Your Own Boss” is a most intriguing, absorbing, and informative read, very well-written and well-researched throughout. It is immersive and comprehensive with the ability to fascinate even the less experienced reader on starting a new business. The sustained analysis and the variety of topics discussed relating to being your own boss and business strategy make the work compelling and it shows the author’s deep knowledge and understanding. This book is also very well organized into sections, allowing for a cohesive read. The personable writing style throughout makes this work accessible to a wide audience and it will fascinate those with interests in starting or buying a business, or in business-related endeavors more widely. 'Be Your Own Boss' will succeed within its market.
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Professor Andrew Terry, LLB Hons (Cant. NZ); LLM Hons (Cant. NZ) Professor of Business Regulation, The University of Sydney - Business School
I loved Bill’s Fastway story. It’s very comprehensive but I enjoyed it so much that I wanted more. Not everyone who reads Bill McGowan’s book “Be Your Own Boss,” will build a business as large and prominent, and successful as the franchised courier business that the author developed internationally, however, every person who aspires to be their own boss will benefit greatly from the business wisdom that Bill shares - wisdom which is practical and accessible and which has been forged from his own hands-on experience in identifying a business opportunity and developing, managing and growing it.
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Jim McCracken - Melbourne Victoria
Be Your Own Boss is a comprehensive and practical outline and guide for anyone setting up and/or buying a new business. It is an excellent tool for any wannabe purchaser or setter-upper of a business. This book is very well done.
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Stephen Giles, Franchise Lawyer & Senior Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright. Australia
I really enjoyed reading “Be Your Own Boss”, it was very personal, engaging, and informative. This is the sort of content that is sadly missing these days in franchising.
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