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MWSA Review
Mom Hugs for Entrepreneurs is a primer written for people thinking of becoming a business owner for the first time. While lacking in specifics, it serves as a helpful initial overview of the personal characteristics it takes to be successful. Author Raquel Gladieux and her husband, both graduates of the United States Naval Academy, purchased a franchise business which she refers to as a studio. The reader does not know which industry it is, but the lessons learned are applicable to any business start-up.
There is not one bad piece of advice in this book. At the end of each chapter three "Key Takeaways" help provide reader focus. The message that is reinforced multiple times is that entrepreneurs must do their homework: research, ask lots of questions and get professional help as needed.
Chapters titled "Mental Health" and "Take Care of Your Body" remind entrepreneurs that there is another side to their life that needs attention as well, such as family and personal health. This is where "Mom Hugs" become especially important.
This book is a good starting point for anyone who wants to own a business. Readers are encouraged to seek additional information from other easily accessible sources such as the United States Small Business Administration and state small business development centers.
Review by James Elsener (April 2023)
Author's Synopsis
So you are thinking about opening a small business...Mom Hugs for Entrepreneurs will help you reflect on why you want to start your own small business and will lead you step by step through the "must know" issues of getting started on your own entrepreneurial journey. In this book packed with wisdom and practical knowledge, Raquel Gladieux put her years of professional experience to work for you, revealing some of the business management secrets that could save you headaches, heart aches and money.
Format(s) for review: Paper and Kindle
Review Genre: Nonfiction—How to/Business
Number of Pages: 120
Word Count: 22,228