{"product_id":"the-prior-service-entrepreneur-michael-i-kaplan-9781546986690","title":"The Prior-Service Entrepreneur: Veteran Entrepreneurship and Lean Business Start-Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eDON'T let the title mislead you ... this book is for \u003cb\u003eEVERYONE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2017 Second Edition: \u003c\/b\u003e The 2017 second edition of the 5-Star original text is now updated to include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Content: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \"When Banks Won't Lend: Creative Start-Up Financing Options\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver 100 Graphics: \u003c\/b\u003e Throughout the text to benefit Visual Learners\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpdated Content: \u003c\/b\u003e Statistical and economic data reflects 2016-2017 trends\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarger Text: \u003c\/b\u003e Easier to read, and higher quality printing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're a hardworking wage earner trying to succeed, your financial future looks scary. The same government policies that are preventing our economic recovery are also devaluing every dollar you earn. Technology is ushering in a new era of unemployment, potentially causing thousands of production and administrative jobs to be lost. Additionally, your taxes are being raised to support national social welfare programs at a time when your cost of living is rising steadily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't get frustrated, don't get discouraged and most certainly ... don't give up. There's an answer to your financial problems to which you have immediate access, and it lies within your \"Entrepreneurial DNA.\" It knows you want to succeed, enjoy a prosperous life and secure an independent future for those you care about most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this highly inspirational book, Kaplan uses a unique approach that combines \u003cb\u003eoptimal mindset\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003eexperiential leadership\u003c\/b\u003e to provide you with the greatest opportunity for success. His 30 years of successful military and business experience lays a solid foundation to provide exacting strategies for both personal and professional development. He offers an in-depth approach to taking control of your life and successfully reach the goals you set for yourself despite any obstacles you believe stand in your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Prior-Service Entrepreneur\u003c\/b\u003e is MUCH more than a book for starting a business; it provides valuable insights into life skills, job readiness and mastering your competitive advantage. It will show you how to overcome personal challenges, increase confidence and reinvigorate your passion and sense of purpose. When you follow Michael Kaplan's easy to read advice you \u003cb\u003ewill\u003c\/b\u003e be prepared to achieve success, enjoy financial independence and change your life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour new future starts \u003cb\u003etoday!\u003c\/b\u003e Claim it ... it's yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/b\u003e The academic edition of this text is available to higher-education institutions in digital format on the Vitalsource platform (vitalsource.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael I. Kaplan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1546986693\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781546986690\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/28\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.07lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Michael I. Kaplan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48439737942271,"sku":"9781546986690","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5ad7182a-1f7e-4c38-9fb2-a0b6a8b59f9a.jpg?v=1777179125","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-prior-service-entrepreneur-michael-i-kaplan-9781546986690","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}