The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

This is the worst book ever that I read on any subject. Why did this book sold over million copies was the biggest question I had after attempting to read this book. I did not find single page in the book that really useful to me.

I am sure this book sold 1 million copies only because of its title & not the content.

Reasons:
1. Authors language & narration is the worst ever.
2. It is written 4 those who don't understand business (example one who bakes pie is not necessarily educated or has business degree)
3. The book is very misleading 4 entrepreneurs & the most de-motivating book ever.
4. This book is written from negative standpoint, people generally need encouragement which is hard to find in this book unless you really want to believe this author & fail in your business.
5. I am okay with franchisee business model, however the the way author presented this case makes be do the opposite i.e to never ever own a franchisee.

Let me say this: Don't ever buy this book, I got this one free from person trying to sell me franchise business & now I hate them 4 giving me this stupid book.

Why would you trust this review: I have studied Masters in Business Administration & I understand right & wrong approach to small & large business. There are thousands of good books on business & this is the worst ever.

The E-Myth Revisited served as my introduction into the entrepreneur world. Raised in an entrepreneur family, this book hit home. It also helped create a niche within my own medical career more than a decade ago. The E-Myth is my favorite business book.

Michael Gerber tells the story of Sarah, who went from making pies 4 fun to managing a store that delivered pies as a business. She soon became enslaved to her business, dreading the love she once had. But more so, unable to grow the business to achieve her vision.

Gerber's ability to simplify complex concepts into practical ones is masterful. I would recommend this book to any person who is considering to launch his or her own business & to any executive who would like to run his or her group as if managing their own business.

The single most important book to read BEFORE starting your own business. The e-Myth is that most people think they've created a business when all they've really done is created a job. Please don't start a business before reading this book because it will help you avoid the pitfalls (most new ventures fail) but because it helps you evaluate the why & the costs of venturing out on your own.

Much has been said about this book so I won't rehash it. The success of this book & its long history of being a best seller (let alone in print) speaks 4 itself. There is real gold in this book. Gerber divides the many hats an entrepreneur wears into three categories: the leader, the manager, & the technician. Gerber outlines a good business model. I wish I had read this 20 years ago.

A business is created to be an asset & possibly be sold - not to create a job 4 yourself. Not understanding that principle (and the how to do it) will cause you to work very very hard & not make much money, or even go bankrupt. Read this book & proactively prevent many problems & heartache - especially in your bank account.

If you are going to start a business or already have a business, you have to read this book or at least get the audio version. This book is definitely a great choice. Instead of learning from your mistakes, take the short cut & get this book & learn from someone else's mistakes.

You'll be happy you did.

We had an oriental rug store in North Andover. We had to close the store after three years. After reading both series, I can say that we faced all the problems that Mr. Gerber mentions in his book. However, I cannot say 4 sure that if we had done what he says we would have succeeded or not because we haven't tried those ideas yet. I was filling many roles in the company so was my wife. The store & customers relied upon us to deliver. The ideas in the book make sense.

with best regards,
Mohammad Yamin