What qualities does it take to be a successful entrepreneur?Are some business ideas better than others, and how can I pick the one that"s right for me?How do I obtain financing to start a business? How do I write a successful business plan?What is the secret to finding and keeping customers?How do I find, hire, motivate, and retain great employees?For answers to these and other critical questions on the minds of every entrepreneur and aspiring business owner today, there is no better source than those who have been there and done it. Few entrepreneurs have achieved the level of business success realized by the gurus covered here. Now you can find out what they have to say about the most practical aspects of starting and succeeding in the business of your dreams. The Guru Guide(TM) to Entrepreneurship is an indispensable source of inspiration and ideas for anyone who runs, or dreams of running, a business of their own. Some of the Gurus you"ll meet:Paul Allen, cofounder, Microsoft CorporationJ. Walter Anderson, cofounder, White CastleMary Kay Ash, founder, Mary Kay CosmeticsJeff Bezos, founder, Amazon.comRichard Branson, founder, the Virgin GroupCharles Brewer, founder, Mindspring.comWarren Buffett, owner, Berkshire HathawayBen Cohen, cofounder, Ben & Jerry"s Ice CreamMichael Dell, founder, Dell ComputersDebbi Fields, founder, Mrs. Fields Cookies, Inc.Bill Gates, cofounder, Microsoft CorporationEarl Graves, founder, Black EnterpriseSteve Jobs, cofounder, Apple Computer, Inc.Herb Kelleher, founder, Southwest AirlinesPhil Knight, cofounder, Nike CorporationRay Kroc, founder, McDonald"s CorporationEdwin Land, founder, Polaroid CorporationCharles Lazarus, founder, Toys "R" UsBill Lear, founder, Lear Jet CorporationTom Monaghan, founder, Domino"s PizzaAkio Morita, cofounder, Sony CorporationFred Smith, founder, Federal ExpressThomas Stemberg, cofounder, Staples, Inc.Dave Thomas, founder, Wendy"s International, Inc.Jay Van Andel, cofounder, Amway CorporationSam Walton, founder, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.