True business stories that are entertaining to read, offering unique insights into being an entrepreneur. A must-read for the seasoned business operator and person just starting their entrepreneurial career. Each story, besides being entertaining, has practical lessons learned by the business owner which can be directly applied to everyday business ownership situations. Contains practical business tips on how to acquire, manage and sell a business. As a bonus, the appendix contains some valuable management "how to do it" information, tools and forms.