The Extraordinary Chapter (ePub)

Lynn's first book, The Extraordinary Chapter, is a tale of creating a business, pouring your heart and soul into that business and watching it flourish. It is full of strong, universal advice that will resonate with established business owners and provide a valuable road map for new business owners and fledgling entrepreneurs.There are lessons to learn about...Following your passionBranding yourself and your businessBlending business with marriage and familyInteracting with your accountant and making financial decisionsSelecting the right business for youRelating to your clients, vendors, and staffAccessing your hidden talents and capitalizing on themDeveloping the art of negotiating and creating win/winsSome of these lessons are presented as "adventure" sections that give the reader insight into the funny, and often chaotic stories of event planning.As the story unfolds, the lessons change from purely business to real life lessons. These lessons include:Helping an adolescent through the loss of a parentRallying the strength and courage to battle a spouse's diseaseHandling loss and navigating the stages of griefCoping with the loss of feeling and your personal identity Rediscovering your purpose and sense of self.In true literary fashion, this book closes with a happy ending. It is a hopeful ending as Lynn embarks on living her next Extraordinary Chapter. As she climbs from the pain of losing a spouse and the insecurity of losing a business and income, she begins to paint a picture of new beginnings, possibilities, and the absolute excitement of embracing them. As she and her boots walk off into a new sunrise, a fresh start and another extraordinary chapter awaits.