Be Your Own Boss is an information source for people thinking of starting or buying a business and is written by Bill McGowan. Bill has over 50 years’ experience in business and started the highly successful Fastway Couriers in 1983. The book aims to make the process of starting or buying a business more manageable. Bill’s style of writing is intriguing and absorbing which makes the book an easy-to-read wealth of information.
Brem Ellingham from Peak Marketing says “Be Your Own Boss by Bill McGowan is a great read and is full of tips for potential business owners drawn from Bill’s 50 years of business experience and his successes in franchised business”.
David Tran, Operations Manager for National Facilities Management calls the book a must-read. “What sets this book apart from other business books is the author’s focus on entrepreneurship as a mindset, taking risks, and being open to new opportunities. The book provides a step-to-step guide on how to start a business, from identifying what type of business is right for you to completing comprehensive research on the business you are interested in, the type of business models that are most suited to you along with how to write an effective business plan and much more!” says David.
Former franchisee Kevin Hoare related to the practical advice in the book and said he hung on to every word. “The book sets out clear objectives for motivated individuals, with the desire to better themselves, so Bill’s advice in this book to work hard and follow your goals gives us all a clear message that aggression plus goal setting = motivation”. Kevin’s goal was to better my life and be my own Boss.