Up Your Business! : 7 Steps to Fix, Build, or Stretch Your Organization

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Summary: An auto management must read!
Review: A no-nonsense book which lays out the steps for all GSM'S and GM'S to follow.

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Summary: No fluff
Review: All I can say is that if you want real-life strategies to make more money in your business with all the fluff removed you'll love it. There are some sections that are pretty harsh about poor performers and corporate welfare, but you can't really argue with it. The six temptations are great and could be a book within themselves.

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Summary: Up Your Business! is POWERFUL
Review: Dave Anderson has written a masterpiece that every business leader simply must read. This is a superb business book that will help any leader become more effective. It is filled with pratical ideas and strategies for taking one's leadership skills beyond the next level. Your business can thrive in these trying times...and Dave Anderson shows you how.

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Summary: Dave Dunn Highly Recommends Up Your Business
Review: Dave,
Great Book! I read it with such interest I have bought 20 copies for my entire management team to read. Additionaly as owner of Masters School of Autobody Management in Santa Barbara CA, I plan to recommend it to all of our students. Good Job Dave!
Sincerely,
Dave Dunn
Masters Educational Services

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Summary: Right to the point
Review: I just read the preview copy of this book and it is direct, applicable and to the point. It offers very specific ideas from someone who has actually been there and done that. Great stuff. The "six temptations of successful businesses" is right on as is the chapter on corporate welfare and how to weed it out. I really liked the actual interview questions and sample ad to find good people as well. I'm getting one for my other managers.

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Summary: One of the best business books I've read in the past 10 yrs
Review: I've read a lot of business success books in the past 10 years, but this is by far the best. Dave isn't just an author, he speaks from experience and shares his own pitfalls and successes. This is more than just a book...its a step by step primer for both business neophytes and experienced entrepeneurs. Dave talks about the importance of hiring the right people..and specific ideas on how to do just that. The book is clear, concise and easy to read. Dave really understands the importance of 'leading' rather than just 'managing.' I just bought 20 copies of this book for our key personnel (it will be mandatory reading) and several copies for some of our clients. I will probably purchase more copies within the next few months.

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Summary: One of the best business books I've read in the past 10 yrs
Review: I've read a lot of business success books in the past 10 years, but this is by far the best. Dave isn't just an author, he speaks from experience and shares his own pitfalls and successes. This is more than just a book...its a step by step primer for both business neophytes and experienced entrepeneurs. Dave talks about the importance of hiring the right people..and specific ideas on how to do just that. The book is clear, concise and easy to read. Dave really understands the importance of 'leading' rather than just 'managing.' I just bought 20 copies of this book for our key personnel (it will be mandatory reading) and several copies for some of our clients. I will probably purchase more copies within the next few months.

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Summary: Preview Copy is Great
Review: If you want an easy to read and apply book filled with real life strategies to make more money this is it. It is harsh on bad performers and corporate welfare but you can't really argue with it. The six temptations of successful companies could be a book itself. The ideas for recruiting and interviewing were very specific. I can't recall reading a book that had so much useful business information all in one spot.

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Summary: cringes and flip-flops
Review: If you're looking for "new" information and strategies you can use in real life situations then this book is a must read. I believe this book would benefit any organization even though Mr. Anderson's area of expertise is the automobile business. I plan to make Anderson's strategies and tactics the cornerstone of my 2004 business plan.

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Summary: cringes and flip-flops
Review: If you're looking for "new" information and strategies you can use in real life situations then this book is a must read. I believe this book would benefit any organization even though Mr. Anderson's area of expertise is the automobile business. I plan to make Anderson's strategies and tactics the cornerstone of my 2004 business plan.