Across the Middle: Entrepreneur Strategies for Growth and Success - Paperback

by Marvin Carolina Jr (Author)

This book has been in the making for a long time. It started when Marvin was selected to write articles for The Kansas City Star for leaders, entrepreneurs, and small-business owners in and around Kansas City. Because Marvin's passion for those in the business community was evident in those articles, and knowing he had business experience and a unique perspective, his readers asked him to write a book. Marvin Carolina Jr. has written an extraordinarily clear, easy to understand and insightful book that can literally change the way you live. He provides a comprehensive yet concise summary of the steps needed to make you a successful business owner. He explains what he learned on his journey and provide a complete view of each topic covered, using real-life scenarios to describe and provide context. Each chapter can be utilized independently, but the book was written to serve as a complete resource for anyone who is now, or is considering, becoming an entrepreneur or business owner.

Author Biography

Marvin E. Carolina Jr., a Vice President at JE Dunn Construction and a former business owner, writes articles specifically designed to help small-business owners grow their businesses. He has written many articles for The Kansas City Star and Thinking Bigger Business magazine. Marvin, along with the programs he created at JE Dunn, has been recognized for his community involvement in Kansas City: Ace Award, Community Champion, and Top Contractors for Diversity. He has also been recognized for his community involvement across the country, receiving the Innovation Award in Houston and the Hispanic Community Builder Award in Atlanta. Marvin holds a Master's degree in Community Development from North Park University (Chicago) and his Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta). He lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with his wife and two sons. To learn more about Marvin Carolina visit www.marvincarolina.com.