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Succeeding as a young entrepreneur : lessons in life and business / Harvey Morton

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Morton, Harvey
Published
New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Business Expert Press, 2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiv, 142 pages).
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Contents
Part 1. Introduction. Chapter 1. The importance of being me ; Chapter 2. Could you be an entrepreneur too? -- Part 2. Getting started. Chapter 3. Pathways to entrepreneurship ; Chapter 4.Planning ; Chapter 5. Getting to know your customers ; Chapter 6. Make a backup plan -- Part 3. Growing your business. Chapter 7. Using social media ; Chapter 8. Networking ; Chapter 9. Taking calculated risks ; Chapter 10. Working in small chunks -- Part 4. Next steps. Chapter 11. Turning competitors, and customers, into cheerleaders ; Chapter 12. Dealing with copycats ; Chapter 13. Investing to grow ; Chapter 14. How to get funding for your business ; Chapter 15. Side hustles ; Chapter 16. Entering competitions to win an award -- Part 5. Be the best version of you. Chapter 17. How I got into time management ; Chapter 18. Maximizing strengths and getting support for your weaknesses ; Chapter 19. Learn from everything you do ; Chapter 20. Maintaining positive mental health ; Chapter 21. Dealing with the impact of negativity -- Part 6. Planning for the future.
Summary
Succeeding as a Young Entrepreneur describes Harvey Morton's inspirational journey from being bullied at school, told by teachers that he would never succeed, to winning his first business award when he was fourteen years old. Later, becoming an Ambassador for Youth Employment UK, and going on to work with a long list of well-known brands including Sheffield Hallam University, Santander, and the BBC. The importance of being passionate about the career you choose and giving back when you can, to make a difference to others' lives, is highlighted. While continuing to work hard towards achieving your goals-irrespective of how many times you fail or become discouraged by negativity. Similarly, the necessity of assessing every risk you take, learning how to do what you need to, and not ignoring self-development. So that you can take advantage of opportunities, and eventually create your own. Until you truly are ... an entrepreneur. The lessons in life and business which Harvey Morton shares in Succeeding as a Young Entrepreneur are an essential first step on the path to success.
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ISBN
9781637425381 e-book
9781637425374 print
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Includes index.
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Also available in print.
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