Patricia J. Murphy

Whether you want to make a product or offer a service, you’ve got to jump right in and do it. You’ve brainstormed a bit and thought about a plan. What’s next? It’s time to begin. Here are a few things to think about as you start your business.

DO YOUR BEST!
Your product or service must be the best you can offer. Put in the time and make it your best effort. If your MMO is not worth the effort, why bother to do it? Think about it. If you don’t put your best effort into your business, your product or service won’t be any good and you won’t have any customers. “Nothing beats a quality product or service—and pleasing the customers” says Doug Miller of the Kauffman Center of Entrepreneurial Leadership in Kansas City, Missouri…

Excerpt from EARNING MONEY, Copyright 2006, Lerner Publishing Group.

That’s right. We can only earn it. Only two US Treasure Department agencies can make money. I found this out along with all sorts other great gems (lesser-known or rare and fascinating facts) while researching this book.

I was fortunate to speak to and interview some of the top entrepreneurs and money experts in the country to write this book. And, some of them were kids!

These entrepreneurs and experts were so passionate about what they did and enthusiastic about sharing their stories with me. These stories inspired me and I hope they will do the same for my readers.

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