The Map to Entrepreneurship: Your Complete Guide to Being an Entrepreneur

The Map to Entrepreneurship provides a clear view of the most significant areas an entrepreneur will encounter on their entrepreneurial journey. It will give a general understanding of how to design creative and profitable business strategies within the parameters of a complex business and legal environment. It enlightens entrepreneurs about the fundamental principles of doing business. The book is organized into five parts to highlight the key components that should be in the mindset of any entrepreneur throughout the entrepreneurial process. The first three sections describe the strategy for ascertaining and developing the purpose, vision, and plan for any business venture. It then details the areas of knowledge that provide the map for each business journey in the fourth section. Ultimately, this comprehensive approach will inspire and empower the entrepreneur to take action with persistence. The final step of taking action to achieve desired results is expounded upon in the fifth section of the book. This is an essential book for anyone who desires to develop and maintain businesses with concepts that will enable them to achieve success. You will gain an invigorating understanding of the true meaning of entrepreneurship.

DARWIN J. BRUCE, J.D.

Mr. Darwin J. Bruce is an entrepreneurship and business strategist. He is a recent recipient of a Distinguished Alumni Award from SMU Dedman School of Law which is the highest honor bestowed upon any graduate of that institution. He works with entrepreneurs, business executives, and business leaders in their quest to manage all of the matters affecting corporate structure, strategic planning, and operations of their organizations. He has been a guest speaker at Business Management Seminars across the country. Topics presented in prior speaking engagements included leadership, professional growth and development, entrepreneurship, strategic business development and planning, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate compliance. He has also been a lecturer in the areas of business law and business management. Mr. Bruce is a certified Entrepreneur Trainer and Instructor. He is the author of a book titled, The Map to Entrepreneurship.

Mr. Bruce is also the Chief Operating Officer for The Potter s House of Dallas, Inc., a globally recognized multicultural, nondenominational church of more than 30,000 members located in Dallas, Texas founded by Bishop T.D. Jakes. He is responsible for managing all of the business affairs for the organization and its affiliated entities. In addition, he serves as Chairman of the Metroplex Economic Development Corporation, an affiliated non-profit organization that provides individuals, families, and entrepreneurs with tools and strategies to help them achieve economic empowerment through programs such as the CreditSmart Financial Literacy program, Homeownership programs, and the NxLevel Entrepreneur Training Series.

Mr. Bruce has experience in all phases of business organization and management. He has served as Chief Executive Officer for an electronic manufacturing and service company. He has also served as Vice President and General Counsel for health care and finance companies in previous years.

Mr. Bruce received his Juris Doctor degree from SMU School of Law and holds a Bachelor s degree from Texas A&M University. He also serves on the Executive Board of Directors of SMU School of Law and on the Advisory Board of Directors of SMU School of Engineering.