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Thinking Big Is Not Enough:<\/strong> Moving Past the Myths and Misconceptions That Stop Business Growth<\/h2>\n

by Michael G. Walsh<\/p>\n

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About the Book<\/h3>\n

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What does it take to really grow a business big?\u00a0 Thinking big is not enough!<\/p>\n

As successful business owners, we grow our company to a certain level\u2014and then we seem to plateau. How do we take our business to the next level?<\/p>\n

Louise Pasterfield has worked with business consultant Michael Walsh to grow her UK company from \u00a3400,000 per annum to \u00a32 million in four years. With Michael\u2019s continued help, she plans to go to \u00a310 million in the next 3 to 4 years. While reviewing her progress, she and Michael identify the myths and misconceptions that limited the growth of her business, and the perspective shifts, strategies, and tools she has gained along the way.<\/p>\n

This book contains practical ways of looking at growing a business and offers tools to help owners achieve their goals for more profit and more freedom. Providing a framework for creating strong, sustainable business growth, readers learn how to take their business to the next level.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf you are a small to medium sized business owner and want to grow your business, this book is a MUST read. Through a detailed journey of one of his clients, Michael identifies the myths and misconceptions that can prevent you from achieving your goal. Along the way he describes in detail all the elements and structures necessary to grow and maintain a successful business.\u00a0\u00a0I know that this approach indeed works, as Michael assisted in the growth of our company from $3M to $11M as well.\u201d<\/em>
\u2014 Bill Locking, Senior Partner, CEI Architecture<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe tools and techniques that Michael describes in the book really work. \u00a0\u00a0Since engaging Michael two years ago, I have more than doubled the top line of my company, and increased the bottom line four times.\u00a0 He has had a real impact on my profit and my freedom. The book is easy to read, easy to use, and full of ideas that can transform your business and your life.\u201d<\/em>
\u2014 Lindsay Dodd, CEO, Savvia Inc., Past Chairman of The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is the most powerful, insightful, and practical book on how an entrepreneur can run a successful and profitable business.\u00a0 It demystifies why some businesses experience exponential growth while others struggle or fail. Michael passionately shares insights, strategies, and tools in a simple and engaging manner that will change your thinking and results forever.\u201d<\/em>
\u2014 Kim Deep, CPA, CMA, President, Business By Numbers Ltd.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMichael paints a descriptive, accurate picture of what is needed in balancing the allure of owning and growing a business with the challenges of making the vision a reality.\u201d<\/em>
\u2014 David Leeworthy, President, First Industries Corporation<\/p>\n

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\u201cInsightful, practical, relevant strategies that work right away, hit the core of the matter of business, and end in generating positive results \u2013 every single time. Michael, you are my secret weapon!\u201d<\/em>
\u2014 Azadeh Yaraghi, Creative Director\/Owner, GOGO TELUGO Creatives<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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About the Author<\/h3>\n

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Michael G. Walsh is a visionary leader, speaker and author known for igniting passion in the entrepreneurs he works with by helping them drive their businesses to growth levels beyond their expectations.\u00a0Michael\u2019s unique ability has been to maximize owners\u2019 goals for more profit in their business and more freedom in their lives. He also lives what he teaches. Applying his methods, he has built Kaizen into a company that lets him live his personal dreams. He spends 18 weeks in personal travel every year, a favourite pastime, second only to hockey. Michael holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in commerce and economics from the University of Toronto and an MBA from Asia Pacific International University.<\/span><\/p>\n

www.kaizenconsulting.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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