For the past four decades, Patrick Anthony has been working with small business clients all over North America-witnessing certain minor issues that seem to crop up again and again.
He has come to describe these specific issues as a series of "pin pricks." By themselves, they're not big enough to cause a business to fail. But over time, an accumulation of them can cause serious harm, both to profitability and ease of operation.
And it's small business owners and entrepreneurs who are most likely to fall victim to these pin pricks-facing many of the same problems as larger corporations, but without the same resources and diversified expertise at their disposal.
In Pin Pricks, Anthony shares actual examples of the issues that have plagued his clients over the years, from virtually every industry. While describing the specific tendencies and beliefs that lead many small business owners into trouble, he goes on to share practical solutions for veterans and new entrepreneurs alike.
Based entirely on real-life experiences, this guide provides a realistic-not theoretical-view of what success in business truly entails, and how you can begin to identify the "pin pricks" in your own practices.
About the Author: Patrick Anthony is a diversified professional with a degree in marketing and advertising. He has been a business owner since 1971, managing and operating a wide range of companies that include a full service ad agency, an offset printing company, an Internet service provider franchise, and much more.
Throughout his career, Anthony has managed more than 2,900 consulting projects across North America, with clients spanning nearly every industry.
Currently, Anthony lives in central Ohio, where he maintains ownership interests in three different business entities. He also continues to manage consulting projects throughout the United States and Canada.
