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It seems like these days, whenever you look at a newsstand, at least one major business magazine has a cover story about a wildly successful entrepreneur in his or her 20s or 30s. That's not surprising when one considers that one out of every five small-business owners in America is under 35, and that more young people are starting businesses than ever before. Right now, in college dorm rooms and their parents' garages, the next generation of Sam Waltons, Bill Gateses, and Michael Dells are hard at work.

"If you are ever going to take risks in exploring your career options, this is the absolute best time to do it," says 26-year-old entrepreneurial expert Jennifer Kushell. "Why wait until you have a semi-stable corporate job and major financial obligations to discover that you hate your career and need to make a big change?"

Kushell is the ideal mentor for young people thinking about taking the plunge. Her very successful Young Entrepreneurs Network educates teens and twentysomethings in 40 countries about forming their own companies. A born entrepreneur -- her father and aunt are leading experts on franchising and trademark licensing, respectively -- Kushell presided over her own company's growth while attending college full-time. Her book draws on her invaluable hands-on experience: "It's not so much a how-to-start-a-business book as it is a how-to-cope-with-life-while-starting-and-succeeding-in-your-own-business book," the author says. "All I can say is that this is the real deal, the real story."

With wit, candor and exuberance for her subject, Kushell gives practical and personal insight from a young entrepreneur's point of view to help new business owners get through their first few years. The book "also teaches you tricks of the trade that you can rely on to compete successfully in a business world with people twice your age and companies God-knows-how-many-times-as big," she adds. The Young Entrepreneur's Edge addresses key topics such as trying to obtain capital and writing a business plan, which, the author says, are among the biggest obstacles for young entrepreneurs. But the book also tackles critical areas that other business books rarely address: how to get older people to take you seriously; how not to starve when you're broke; how to win your family's approval; how to get out and meet important people; how not to get carded when entertaining clients; and other unique situations faced by young business people.

Praise for The Young Entrepreneur's Edge

"Fresh college graduates frustrated by the job search should pick up a copy of [this book]."
--Los Angeles Times

"Can help both job-seekers and job-holders rethink their idea of gainful employment."
--Mademoiselle

"Entertaining, fast-reading, and immensely sensible. Kushell is a human dynamo."
--Sacramento Bee

"Every young entrepreneur needs good ideas, and this book is full of them."
--Fred Deluca, founder and president of Subway® Restaurants

"It is a must-read for my students."
--Kathleen R. Allen, Ph.D., The Entrepreneur Program, University of Southern California.
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Start anytime A full year's worth of pages awaits your pen. This is your journey to success, and Vickie L. Milazzo, RN, MSN, JD, invites Certified Legal Nurse Consultants to enjoy each step of the way. Write something every day, even if it's only a few lines. Record each special moment of challenge and accomplishment.

There is no wrong way to use the Success Journal. Simply enter your ideas, achievements, goals and plans. Reinforce your success by writing down the good things you learn about yourself as you grow your legal nurse consulting business. Seek inspiration from Vickie's favorite quotes and add some of your own.

Throughout the Success Journal you'll find places to add day-to-day thoughts, dreams and milestones. List events and meetings where you will market yourself and your business. Write down what you want to achieve. Record your major accomplishments - I earned 6 figures. - and minor victories - My files are organized. You will look back through your Success Journal and get such a kick out of the many things you've achieved, but only if you put them on paper.

If you write in and use your journal daily, you can move your life and your business forward by an astonishing degree. At the end of the year, the more worn and torn your Success Journal appears, the more you will have achieved and celebrated.

The last pages are blank for you to write your own CLNC success story.

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Most large audition calls for musical theatre, both professionally and in larger school situations, specify that those auditioning bring in a "16 bar" excerpt The professionals in musical theatre often complain that singers don't know how to construct an appropriate 16 bar audition, either in choosing a song or in editing an excerpt. With this new series, that problem is solved forever! Editor Michael Dansicker, a composer/producer/music director, is a seasoned musical theatre veteran, with 100 Broadway credits. He brings his expertise and broad knowledge of the literature to this series. Each excerpt has been given a thoughtful, graceful and effective form. No more illegible scribblings for the poor audition accompanist! An enormous variety of literature is represented, from old standards to movie songs to the latest Broadway and Off-Broadway material. With 100 songs per volume, any singing actor, whatever his or her talents and strong suits, will have many choices. In the preface, the editor gives valuable pointers on the nature of a good audition and some factors in choosing songs..
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Having your own restaurant is one of the most fulfilling and enjoyable business ventures Food is a renewable commodity. This means that people won’t stop looking for different sources of food because dining out is entertaining as well as functional.

Many people dream of owning their own restaurants, whether it is fast food, coffee shops or gourmet. In reality, many people fail to sustain their restaurants and most of them die during their first year of operation. This is due to the lack of preparation and dedication on the part of the owner. Many people jump into the industry too fast without really weighing the pro’s and con’s of the project or having the necessary expertise.

As this book demonstrates, there is a way to lessen the risk that is associated with new ventures such as restaurants. Preventive planning and proper management are keys towards success but there are also small things which count in the whole process of owning a restaurant.
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