STILLWATER, Okla., July 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entrepreneurship entails broad knowledge and sincere passion to take risk, initiate, and finance new commercial enterprises to realize a greater dream. From a professor, an editor, an author, and entrepreneur, Jeretta Horn Nord, comes A Cup of Cappuccino for the Entrepreneur's Spirit: Volume I, an inspiring book that will help entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs become successful individuals in the field of entrepreneurship.
Inspired by her experiences and the entrepreneurship seminars and conferences she attended, Nord's A Cup of Cappuccino for the Entrepreneur's Spirit: Volume I aims to give its readers an opportunity to receive the inspiration and education she has received from listening to over one hundred entrepreneurs share their stories. Featuring true motivational stories, this book includes adversities, challenges, triumphs, and successes experienced by the entrepreneur to help readers discover passion and basic principles they can use to live the entrepreneurial dream.
Fifty-eight amazing entrepreneurs from five different countries and eighteen states within the United States are featured. Stories included are from numerous types of entrepreneurs ranging in age from twenty-one to ninety-four. Their stories touch both the head and the heart of the readers as they represent a diverse range of business types, sizes, and income levels. Stories are presented in a "can do" optimistic arrangement, opened with relevant inspirational quotes, and closed with key success factors, recommended books, entrepreneurs' websites, and editor's notes. They will instill in any reader's mind the importance of passion and perseverance.
Key success factors such as passion, customer service, relationships, work ethic, integrity, determination and perseverance are reiterated throughout the book. A Cup of Cappuccino for the Entrepreneur's Spirit will bring inspiration, motivation, and knowledge to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide. Find out through this book how the featured entrepreneurs' thoughts and actions brought them success. For more information, log on to www.Xlibris.com.
About the Author
Jeretta Horn Nord is a professor, an editor, an author, and an entrepreneur. She has founded several enterprises and a collegiate entrepreneurs' organization. Dr. Nord is the host of an internet talk radio show, Empowering Entrepreneurs. As a professor, she has taught and conducted research in the areas of Technology and Entrepreneurship. Jeretta served as Associate Dean for the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University and is currently Executive Editor of The Journal of Computer Information Systems. Dr. Nord is a recipient of teaching and literary awards; has presented papers at international conferences in fifteen countries; and is the author of numerous articles and a textbook. Jeretta enjoys traveling, being creative, and learning more about the lives of entrepreneurs.
A Cup of Cappuccino for the Entrepreneur's Spirit: Volume I *
by Jeretta Horn Nord
Find your passion and live the dream
www.acupofcappuccino.com
Publication Date: June 18, 2009
Trade Paperback; $19.99; 286 pages; 978-1-4415-3732-4
Cloth Hardback; $29.99; 286 pages; 978-1-4415-3733-1
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