Growing a Business
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- Increased confidence in starting and growing a sustainable business
- Better decision-making skills when faced with entrepreneurial challenges
- Improved ability to connect with customers and meet market needs
- Enhanced leadership capabilities and a more positive work environment

A standout in an overcrowded field.
— Kirkus Reviews
“Growing a Business” is a comprehensive guide that examines the fundamental principles of building and expanding a successful enterprise. Paul Hawken, a renowned entrepreneur and environmentalist, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience to help readers navigate the complex world of business growth.
The book explores various aspects of business development, including:
• Identifying market opportunities and developing innovative solutions
• Creating a strong brand identity and effective marketing strategies
• Managing finances and securing funding for growth
• Building and leading high-performing teams
• Implementing sustainable business practices
Readers will learn:
• How to align their business goals with their personal values
• Techniques for conducting market research and understanding customer needs
• Strategies for developing unique products or services that stand out in the marketplace
• Methods for bootstrapping and managing cash flow effectively
• Approaches to scaling operations while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction
• Ways to cultivate a positive company culture and attract top talent
“Growing a Business” offers a blend of practical advice, real-world examples, and thought-provoking insights. Hawken’s approach emphasizes the importance of creating businesses that not only generate profits but also contribute positively to society and the environment. This book serves as both an inspirational guide and a practical toolkit for those looking to build and grow successful, sustainable enterprises
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The book: "Growing a Business" Is perfect for:
• Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start their first business
• Small business owners seeking strategies for sustainable growth
• Managers and executives responsible for business development
• Students of business and entrepreneurship
• Anyone interested in understanding the principles of successful business growth
Meet the author
Author biography
Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author who has dedicated his life to environmental sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. He founded Erewhon, one of the first natural food companies in the U.S., and later co-founded Smith & Hawken, a retail and catalog company. Hawken has authored several influential books, including “The Ecology of Commerce” and “Natural Capitalism,” which have been translated into multiple languages and read by world leaders.
As the founder of Project Drawdown, he led a comprehensive effort to map and model solutions to reverse global warming. Hawken has appeared on numerous media outlets and his writings have been featured in prestigious publications such as the Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal. He has received multiple honorary doctorates and continues to be a leading voice in the environmental movement, speaking at conferences and advising CEOs and heads of state on economic development and environmental policy. Paul currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Book testimonials
Growing a Business is highly readable….Its ideas on doing business deserve widespread circulation, discussion and recognition.
— San Francisco Chronicle
…a wonderful combination of hardheaded business acumen, plain common sense, humor, and warmth.
— Entrepreneur