One of the topics I stress numerous times in The Business Manual is the perils of partnerships. As humans, we all have the basic emotional need for support and a partnership is the natural way to get that. On the surface, partnerships can also offer practical skills and resources that can complement what we are … Continue reading Partnerships

While I'm a big fan of the iBook format, Amazon certainly has a lead in ebook marketshare, so naturally The Business Manual is now available for the Kindle reader as well.

It's been over 3 years of blood, sweat and tears, but the final edits have been completed and it's time to read! Hop on over to the iBook Store to purchase your copy of The Business Manual.

One of the key chapters in The Business Manual is about writing a Staff Training Manual. When you're starting your business you may be the only employee, or you may have a trusted friend or family member working along side you. Why would you take the effort to write a training manual if you already … Continue reading Writing a Staff Training Manual

My name is Gunnar Van Vliet, the author of The Business Manual: A Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Surviving the First 5 Years in Business. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, I want to help you succeed in your business. Especially if you are a young entrepreneur, you are facing the most competitive … Continue reading Welcome to thebusinessmanualbook.com