Chicken Lips, Wheeler-Dealer, and the Beady-Eyed M.B.A

One man's worldwide entrepreneurial adventure...and how tofollow in his footsteps
Part memoir, part practical guide for any budding entrepreneur,Chicken Lips, Wheeler-Dealer and the Beady-Eyed M.B.A. isthe story of how one man abandoned a cushy publishing job inManhattan to pursue his dream of working for himself. Spanningeleven years, the book tells the sometimes moving, sometimes funny,and always inspiring story of Frank Farwell, who rediscovered aforgotten product from China and cashed in on a readily definedAmerican market niche. A fascinating look at the transitional yearsof modern China, the book is packed with helpful information foranyone keen to leave well-paid tedium for the Wild West ofself-employment.
As the interest in self-employment rises, Chicken Lips,Wheeler-Dealer, and the Beady-Eyed M.B.A. fills an importantniche. Covering the successes and failures that mark the path ofthe committed entrepreneur, the book entertains and instructs usingconcrete, real-life examples that clearly illustrate the dos anddon'ts of running your own business.
* A non-fiction look at the world of self-employment that uses areal-life story to illustrate successes and pitfalls
* Includes a "Lessons Learned" appendix that succinctly explainthe most important takeaways for starting your own business
* A compelling insight into entrepreneurship that spanscontinents
The story of a tenderfoot company and its neophyte boss whomaneuvers his way in and out of trouble to ultimately build abusiness that is still thriving today, Chicken Lips,Wheeler-Dealer, and the Beady-Eyed M.B.A. is a fascinating,informative look at entrepreneurship in the twenty-first century.