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11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Bootstrapper gives this book the big thumbs up.Dec 06, 1999
By R. Blumenthal
"Roy Blumenthal"
As an experienced bootstrapper myself -- having tried it twice and failed, and then another twice and succeeded -- I give Godin's book a massive vote of confidence. I had several jolts of recognition seeing things to avoid, and a whole lot of smiles at things I've been doing right in my latest venture. But more than that, I was given practical advice and strategies to use and use again. It's clear that Godin knows what he's talking about, and the book offers clear and helpful advice, with templates for success (such as the employee handbook), and to-do lists that really do mean business. I'm presently consulting the book for tips on getting my product ready to take to market. I'm glad I bought the book, and I have strong suspicions that the naysayers among us are sour graping our good man Godin. Blue skies love Roy
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Good book if your looking for some re-motivation.Feb 13, 1999
This book is a great book if you are interested in the not so black and white aspects of starting a business with little money. It also can kick start some of that fresh desire you had back when you first came up with your business idea. I finished reading the book the other day and I am still running off the boost of refreshing ideas it has given me. Try it.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Not a "How to start a business in 7 easy steps" book...Apr 29, 2002
By Hilary Baumann
I read this book a few years ago and once again I reread it recently (ok, some areas I grazed over but I reread most of it.) Not only does this book cover a wide variety of issues about starting a business on little money, it also provides you with examples of how other businesses started (including some of the big brands that exist today.) From stretching your existing cash to finding your niche, this book is not a black and white "how to start a business in x number of easy steps" but instead a book that can be applied to whatever business you want to start. Or if you have already started and want to go back over some of the fine points it can also be helpful.
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Another Over-hyped ProductMar 14, 1999
After a friend told me about this book I checked it out at the library. I never buy a book without first knowing what I am getting. Mr. Godin's book is little more than a rehash of other books on the subject. I guess if you're a master of hype and self-promotion you can just about flog anything on the unsuspecting public. A book with a similar title called The Bootstrapper's Guide to Start-up Entrepreneurship is the one to have in your personal library.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
This book saved my company!Feb 02, 1999
My friend gave me a copy of the bootstrapper's bible for Christmas. What a wonderful way to start the new year. In the last few weeks, I've dramatically changed my business plan, my accounts payable situation and my financing. All I can say is, "buy this book!"
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