Business Black Belt

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Summary: Dissapointing...
Review: Franklin is really pontificating on how he "earned" his black belt. Its more a soapbox for his ego than lending business acumen to the world. I found the book arrogant and misleading in areas. Other parts of the book do provide some real world advise, its just the cost is too high. I am glad that Franklin has a black belt -- I just don't need to be blinded by it.

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Summary: From someone who's done it
Review: Qualify your advice. I've read that in several books. I'm always hesitant about reading business books written by so called consultants. Anyone can give himself the title of consultant. All they have to do is read a couple of books on the latest business trends and start using the jargon picked up from the reading. What I love about Business Black Belt is that Burke Franklin has been down the road, up and down, several times. His is a narration from the trenches of battle, not from the comfort of a battle cruiser a few miles out at sea. He tells it to you with all the gory details that business life entails. Most of the books that are out there right now are written by infopreneurs that are trying capitalizing on our thirst for answers. Alas, most of these writers' knowledge of business consists of cashing the checks they receive from their publishers.

The content of Franklin's book makes up for the lack of writing skills. There are many grammar and spelling errors that a good copy editor would have caught. The writing is not a reason to pass on this book. The wisdom contained in this book is more valuable than what you'll learn from reading all the current business bestsellers.

Buy this book. You can thank me when you're done.


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Summary: Business Black Belt
Review: This is a great business book, written easy to understand and easy to understand the ideas the author is trying to express. Here is one quote that I think is very good, "Sell customers what they want, provide what they need, and deliver more than they expect"

Rating:
Summary: Business Black Belt
Review: This is a great business book, written easy to understand and easy to understand the ideas the author is trying to express. Here is one quote that I think is very good, "Sell customers what they want, provide what they need, and deliver more than they expect"

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Summary: This stuff works!
Review: This is great advice from an entrepreneur who has lived and streamlined processes that work in the real world.
It is clearly written in a conversational style and incorporates humor that makes otherwise dry business acumen palatable.
When I come up against a challenge I don't have the answer for, it's great to have an easy reference right at my desk that I can go to, find straightforward advice, and make expedient, well informed decisions.
This book has saved me time and money. It has certainly increased my confidence level and productivity.