Wannabee CEO: A Practical Guide to Starting Your Own Small Business

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By Fred Kellinger ’60

Published Nov. 8, 2019

Starting your own business as a burgeoning entrepreneur is a difficult, risky, and expensive move—but by asking questions, doing careful research, and following experts’ advice, you can set yourself up for success and avoid common pitfalls. In Wannabee CEO: A Practical Guide to Starting Your Own Small Business (Barnes & Noble Press), Fred Kellinger ’60 provides a how-to guide , detailing aspects of starting a business, from choosing a name to protecting your intellectual property.

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