Product Description
by Charlene L. Parlett (Author)
Act Next takes small business owners through practical steps to continue moving forward in their business. The second book in the Act Now series, Act Next focuses on helping the reader develop stronger skills and understanding in leadership, communication, personal health, networking and accountability. Most businesses begin because the owner has a specialized skill or knowledge and wants the freedom that ownership offers them. But owning a business requires a unique skill set and education. By putting these steps in place you will see your business thrive and not just survive
Author Biography
Charlene L. Parlett is an expert at guiding service-based business owners, corporate executives and managers to become successful leaders. As a Master Certified business coach, speaker, published author and certified trainer, she helps driven people achieve balance in their lives and floundering people find their drive. She has a gift for breaking down the walls between knowledge and action and puts people on the path to success. Her specialties include leadership/soft skills, confidence building, marketing, strategic planning and assisting organizations in developing and implementing best practices. Committed to seeing organizations succeed, Charlene also donates her expertise as an Organizational Growth Coach to non-profits, helping leaders improve their management and leadership skills. As Marketing Director of a multi-million dollar independent office supply and furniture company, Charlene played a major role in doubling the company's gross sales by being one of the primary writers on their successful bid for both a state-wide and a federal world-wide government contracts. In 2005, she and her business partner built their service business from dream to delivery, so she understands the challenges owners face in real terms. Charlene is passionate about constantly improving on what is great to make it even better and instills that passion in others.
