Book Review: The Barefoot Executive: The ULTIMATE MANUAL For Being Your Own Boss & Achieving Financial Freedom

I am a big believer that you can always learn. And you should always be  learning.  So, when I was sent a copy of  The Barefoot Executive:  The ULTIMATE MANUAL For Being Your Own Boss & Achieving Financial Freedom to review, I was excited to start reading it because  I can always learn from one of my main topics that I blog about and podcast about: business.

Business is such a broad topic that you can write tons about it from all sorts of views and perspectives.  Author Carrie Wilkerson, founder/owner of The Barefoot Executive, writes her book for those who are just starting in the world of entrepreneurship, yet it is targeted for some as a refreshing topic to those who are already established in the world of entrepreneurship.  This is a must have for home based businesses.

Once I began reading, I immediately started tweeting quotes and other tweets on Twitter, and guess who I interacted with via Twitter? Carrie Wilkerson. What she writes in her book, she literally practices and lives by. She took time out to tweet with me.  I was truly honored.  In Carrie's book, she writes that you have to build relationships--which she is doing with her followers on Twitter, and I am sure elsewhere too.  Consumers want to be "romanticized" by businesses (not my words, Carrie's).  To find out what Carrie means by "romanticized", check out her book! ;)

Carrie says that you have to stay focused on your area of specialty before you can increase products, services and other offers to consumers.  Carrie provides lots of examples, resources and quotes that are beneficial to the readers.

Carrie doesn't sugarcoat the world of entrepreneurship.  She makes you look at questions and other areas to make sure you are on the right track.

This book highly recommended.  After all, I took notes and tweeted while reading Carrie's book.

FTC: I was sent this book for review.  All opinions are my own.

Related articles

• Do you need an idea, a pattern or an outline for your business? (blogbarefoot.com)
• The Barefoot Executive Carrie Wilkerson (epodcastnetwork.com)

Faten's Binder of Resources Week of 11.29.10

Every Monday, my goal is to bring you a variety of useful resources that will hep you as a woman, mom, and a professional.  These resources will be taken from blogs and websites.  And if you have any favorites, feel free to let me know via comments or on the contact me link or tweet me

 Twitter for CEOs via Little Pink Book

Learn how  to register a Trademark  via Startup Nation


Often times, one doesn't know what to say to someone who is dealing with depression.  Here is a what to say and not say guide via Health.com


Ok, I admit it, I have a chocolate obsession.  Enjoy these dark chocolate brownies recipe via Blog Her


If you would like to know what is the latest in the medical research, here is the top 50 sites via Blogging Health Careers


If you are a knitter or crocheter or know knitters/crocheters, join the Scarves for Special Olympics Project via Scarves for Special Olympics

Breastfeeding rights may be a concern to you.  Now, you can find out your public rights via Mothering.com


Don't throw your old tennis balls away, reuse them instead via VocalPoint


Use Social Media to Build Buzz for Your Business via Startup Nation

Recommended Resources for Women in Businesses

I am not being paid or endorsed to talk about some of my favorite resources for women in business. I thought this could be helpful to those who are interested in getting started or knowing more about the world of business. My list is always growing as I come across new and wonderful resources.

Here are my some of my favorite resources in no particular order:

1. Real You Incorporated by Kaira Rouda on how to discover your personal and business brand.
2. The Facebook Era by Clara Shih on how to use Facebook and other social networks as a business tool.
3. Inc. Magazine is "the daily resource for entrepreneurs."
4. Pink Magazine is a women for women by women, covering topics on business, education, career, and more.
5. Entrepreneur Magazine is another great resource.
6. Connecting Women Radio talks about issues concerning women, including business.
7. Connecting Women is a blog full of resources to help women connect to people, resources and ideas.
8. Women Business Owners is a national organization to help women in business.
9. Understanding Marketing is a site for "Small Business Marketing Ideas" from a marketing perspective.
10. Smart Women Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Achieving Financial Security and Funding Your Dreams by David Bach.

Share your favorite resources for business.