Big Success in Small Business: Lessons Learned from a Thousand Small Businesses

Big Success in Small Business is a who, what, when, where, why, and how-to guide for current and would-be entrepreneurs. The author shares his insights gained during the course of more than 20 years as a certified public accountant, including his time auditing hundreds of companies and reviewing thousands of tax returns. The book offers an inside look at how successful small business owners make it happen in the real world. Anyone with an interest in small business success will not be disappointed by the wealth of practical, useful information contained within this book.

Shawn Williamson is the managing partner of a midwestern CPA firm with approximately 3,000 clients. Through the course of his 20 years as a CPA, auditing hundreds of companies and reviewing thousands of tax returns, he has gained a keen insight into what makes a small business succeed day in and day out. Academically, Shawn has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois, a Masters of Business Administration degree from Southern Illinois University, and a PhD from the School of Hard Knocks.