Endorsements for the book
“The Ten Truths cuts straight to the core of what you need to know to build the foundation for a thriving, sustainable business! The ultimate entrepreneurial guide to molding a seedling business into a strong, independent enterprise and navigating through frustrations and growing pains so you can focus on the joy and reward of an increasingly successful venture.”
Ivan Misner, NY Times Bestselling author and Founder of BNI® and Referral Institute® www.BNI.com
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“Roland Hanekroot’s new book is an important read for both budding entrepreneurs and those that seek to serve them. In plain English, he identifies those critical areas in which growth-oriented businesses should seek to concentrate their time, money and efforts. If you think you can handle the truth, I suggest buying and actually living this book.”
Steven S. Little “The Business Growth Expert” and best selling author of “The 7 irrefutable rules of small business growth”, “The Milkshake moment”, “Duck and (re)cover” www.stevenslittle.com/
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“In Six Pixels of Separation, I helped business owners of all sizes understand that the world has changed: we’re now in a world where we’re all connected. That’s all fine and dandy, but if you’re not sure about how to create a healthy business that can benefit from this global inter-connectedness, then what is the point? Well, The Ten Truths For Raising A Healthy Bouncy Business, can get you there. Don’t just read this book… Do what it says.”
Mitch Joel President of Twist Image – www.twistimage.com | best selling author of Six Pixels of Separation – The Twist Image Blog & Podcast – www.twistimage.com/blog
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“Roland has applied his knowledge of business, along with his skills as a coach to create a terrific and very practical ‘how-to’ for small business. It’s a cracker!”
Robert Gerrish, Founder of Flying Solo | Australia’s micro business community www.flyingsolo.com.au
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“Having dealt with hundreds of small businesses in my role as a BNI Director, as well as running my own businesses for over 20 years, it is fair to say that there are many passionate purveyors of fine services in our membership whose business lives could benefit from taking the time to get their head around the CEO’s job, as guided in this simple to understand, plain english user guide to having a ‘business’, not just a ‘job’.
Roland has taken the seemingly complex and made it understandable for the thousands of small business owners, who work incredibly hard, passionately delivering their service or product, but sometimes unaware that these simple management tools can transform their lives, their wealth and their happiness. If you think being the ‘CEO’ of your small business is beyond your understanding, this is a great place to start – you won’t regret it – just DO IT!
Bob Greenup, Executive Director, BNI Sydney CBD South Region and former successful proprietor of several small business ventures. www.bnisydneycbd.com.au
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” Thank you Roland, for putting together a book that treats us, The Small Business Owner, with respect. Every business can stand improvement, and “The Ten Truths For Raising a Healthy Bouncy Business” provides golden moments for
the business AND the owner. I don’t have much time for reading these days, but I’m very glad I took the time for this. 10 Truths, 10 Fingers. Easy to read and more importantly, easy to remember. A mobile Small Business Bootcamp! TM”
Angela Vithoulkas Director, VIVO Cafe Group, Keynote Speaker, 2007 Winner Telstra NSW Women’s Business Owner www.angelavithoulkas.com.au
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“No doubt about it, these are The Ten Truths. Without them, business will always be a struggle, but with all Ten of them internalised, your business will soar. “
James Stevens, CEO and founder of Roses Only www.rosesonly.com.au/
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‘This is one of the best no BS business books out there. It is littered with easy, practical ideas that can be implemented quickly and cost-effectively. Running your own business can be tough – Roland’s book will make it a whole lot easier!’
Carolyn Tate, Author of Small Business Big Brand, Marketing your Small Business for Dummies and director of www.connectmarketing.com.au
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“It’s often the simplest ideas and processes that make the most successful businesses. This book is a great example of what we should all be doing everyday.”
Chris Gray, Property Expert at www.yourempire.com.au and host of Your Money, Your Call on Sky News Business.
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“Practical. Implementable. Brought alive with real case studies of real businesses (3 of which I know well) who have benefited from the Truths. Perfect for the busy small business owner as it gets to the point and doesn’t use big ‘I am smart words’!”
Toby Marshall, author of Get Booked Out and ‘Chief Cat Herder’ at the tribe building company, Lead Creation. www.leadcreation.com.au
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“Roland’s book provides an essential guide to business owners navigating the complexities inherent in business today. He combines theory with live examples and more importantly, a “Next Steps” and “Resources” section which are invaluable resources for business owners wanting to reduce their stress and maximise their profits.”
Rashid Kotwal Revealed Resources Empowering Leaders – Transforming Lives www.revealedresources.com