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Rough Air Ahead Entrepreneurship can be a turbulent ride, but author and business owner Vince Lewis' debut, Rough Air Ahead: The Life Cycles of Small Business (published by AuthorHouse), is better than a dose of Dramamine for readers whose destination is success. All small-business owners, whether they are a one man show or have hundreds of employees, are preoccupied with the same challenge: How do I maximise the value of my business? Using the backdrop of small business life cycles, the 40-year case history of his family business, examples from other shrewd entrepreneurs and his own management techniques (which lent to the burgeon of his past corporate conquests, including a turn at CEO of Hyde Park Electronics, the world leader in ultrasonic sensing) Rough Air Ahead gives the small-business owner the tools needed to start, grow and manage a business - and exit wealthy. Read the ForeWord Magazine review Buy NOW at Amazon!

Rough Air Educational Series - Business Planning Podcast

Every business owner knows that we need to do more of it; however, most of us don't want to invest the time in planning. Vince Lewis, the Founder and CEO of Rough Air Associates, has worked with many small business owners to help them create a plan for their business. Whether their business plan is short term or long term, from the start-up business to the established business, business owners who follow the Rough Air planning guidelines can set their business up for long-term success. This podcast will help you understand the planning process Vince has used to help his own business and others create success.

Rough Air Educational Series - Selling Your Business Podcast

What do I do when I am ready to sell my business? What do I need to know? What challenges will I encounter? How much is my business worth? These are all questions that confront the small business owner who is ready to sell. Vince Lewis has been there, from both sides, he has gone through the process of selling his family's business, creating a valuation, finding the right buyers, and getting the maximum value for his business. He has also worked from the buyers side in shopping for businesses. This experience has given Vince great insight into helping a business owner sell his or her business. This podcast will help business owners understand the process for selling, what to expect, and what they need to do to prepare their business for sale.

Rough Air Educational Series - Generational Business Succession Podcast

Moving your business from one generation to the next can be a major challenge for any small business owner. The business owner must balance family needs, employee needs, and business needs to create a successful generational transition. Vince Lewis understands what you are going through, having been a member of an incoming generation in a family business and an advisor to other family businesses going through business succession. This podcast will help the business owner understand some of the challenges they will face as they try to move their business from one generation to the next.

Rough Air Educational Series - Picking Your Passion | A Lesson for Success

Do you want to be an entrepreneur? Do you have dreams of having your own business? Do you wonder what it will take to be successful in business? Vince Lewis, through a process of setting big goals and staying upbeat and positive has created tremendous success for himself and his family. By pursuing his passion Vince was able to achieve his goals and live life on his terms. Listen to what Vince believes is the key to being a successful entrepreneur! This podcast will help you pursue your passion with success.