Reviews
We are living in an era when the market is becoming increasingly harsh for small businesses. Everything is getting bigger and more franchise-based. Capital and technology are flowing in that direction, too. Even established large companies are trying to grow through M&A. In this environment, small and midsize businesses are likely to be absorbed by large companies, and small businesses by larger commercial operators. At first glance, this change may seem positive: prices fall and service
I hope this book helps readers understand why small-business management consulting matters and what it can offer. The business environment changes with economic indicators and the times. In today's harsh social climate, businesses need to manage that environment carefully. Before seeking consulting, benchmark how similar companies are managed. I have lived through roughly fifty years, from the mid-1970s before the internet to today, and have seen a great deal of advertising. Ads reveal their
To make use of government support programs, it is important to check and prepare in advance for each program’s eligibility requirements, application process, and required documents. It is a good idea to visit the relevant websites or contact the responsible agency for detailed information. With these efforts, small-business owners can receive a range of support for running their businesses and operate more efficiently and successfully. (-25) A project carried out with neighboring businesses is
I hope every small-business owner who dreams of running a business of their own and wants to do it well will read this book. Each chapter contains concise yet rich and clear business knowledge. [The publisher provided the book, and I wrote this review honestly.]
People say it is getting harder to make a living. Going through years of COVID also made the economy more difficult. An acquaintance left a job early and ambitiously started a business, but closed the shop after a year without even recovering the initial investment. Some shops do well, of course, but many small-business owners are struggling to survive. Even a tiny shop requires its owner to consider many things. Above all, can it offer customers distinctive value? Hwang Chang-hwan has actively
Consulting Management for Small Businesses — an easy, substantial book on management, a practical guide to business strategy. Consulting management is now essential for small businesses, and this book offers systematic, practical strategies for planning, carrying out, and reviewing the management process that can otherwise feel vague. The author, Hwang Chang-hwan, CEO of Samjin Fish Cake, achieved impressive management results, including two consecutive years of 51% growth compared with the
The three years of the pandemic were truly the worst time for small-business owners. The government frequently restricted business operations to prevent the spread of COVID, sales plummeted, debt grew, and owners were pushed to the brink of survival. The government focused a lot of aid on some small businesses, of course, but it wasn’t enough to make up for lost sales. In Consulting Management: Small Business Edition, the author argues against running a business haphazardly. He says that small
This guidebook offers the business principles and methods behind basic management, practical business strategies, and management techniques—useful knowledge many people want to learn. It also explains the benefits and specific meaning of management consulting, making it a worthwhile source of advice. Small-business owners can learn essential requirements and methods in detail, and consider which strategies and management practices still work in difficult times. Small businesses face
A Practical Guide to Business Strategy: Consulting Management, Small Business Edition, by Hwang Chang-hwan, published by Raonbook. After the COVID pandemic, self-employment has suffered a catastrophic decline! Some small and midsize cities outside the major urban areas are nearly in a state of collapse. The wealth gap, which has existed for a long time, is getting worse, and the birth rate keeps setting new lows every year. The author says this at the beginning of the book: the income gap
In Korea, the common perception is that only large and midsize companies receive consulting. Many executives go beyond that and scoff, saying, “I know my business best—why should I let someone else tell me what to do?” But it is hardest for people to see themselves objectively. There is always something to learn from a third party who has looked at many companies and closely observed their strengths and weaknesses. These days, even small consulting firms approach their work with solid manuals
Hwang Chang-hwan: Consulting Management: Small Business Edition
South Korea’s economy has been difficult lately, and many small-business owners are going through hard times just to survive. In this situation, it is very important to seek new opportunities for growth. This book aims to offer a range of solutions and practical advice to help overcome these difficulties and build a foundation for growth. I hope it helps readers not only endure difficult times but also expand and develop their businesses. To succeed in a fiercely competitive market, small businesses must offer distinctive value. This book explains in detail a range of strategies for providing distinctive value and gaining an advantage in the market. Another important topic is creating a positive work environment to improve employee satisfaction and productivity. It presents ways to raise job satisfaction and productivity through team-building activities and feedback sessions that strengthen teamwork and encourage open communication. This book will accompany small-business owners on their journey to solve problems they face on the ground and find new opportunities for growth. I hope we can overcome difficult times and move together toward a better future.
Korean title: 컨설팅 경영: 소상공인 편
Korean author: 황창환
Korean publisher: 라온북
ISBN-13: 9791169581097
Reviews
We are living in an era when the market is becoming increasingly harsh for small businesses. Everything is getting bigger and more franchise-based. Capital and technology are flowing in that direction, too. Even established large companies are trying to grow through M&A. In this environment, small and midsize businesses are likely to be absorbed by large companies, and small businesses by larger commercial operators. At first glance, this change may seem positive: prices fall and service
I hope this book helps readers understand why small-business management consulting matters and what it can offer. The business environment changes with economic indicators and the times. In today's harsh social climate, businesses need to manage that environment carefully. Before seeking consulting, benchmark how similar companies are managed. I have lived through roughly fifty years, from the mid-1970s before the internet to today, and have seen a great deal of advertising. Ads reveal their
To make use of government support programs, it is important to check and prepare in advance for each program’s eligibility requirements, application process, and required documents. It is a good idea to visit the relevant websites or contact the responsible agency for detailed information. With these efforts, small-business owners can receive a range of support for running their businesses and operate more efficiently and successfully. (-25) A project carried out with neighboring businesses is
I hope every small-business owner who dreams of running a business of their own and wants to do it well will read this book. Each chapter contains concise yet rich and clear business knowledge. [The publisher provided the book, and I wrote this review honestly.]
People say it is getting harder to make a living. Going through years of COVID also made the economy more difficult. An acquaintance left a job early and ambitiously started a business, but closed the shop after a year without even recovering the initial investment. Some shops do well, of course, but many small-business owners are struggling to survive. Even a tiny shop requires its owner to consider many things. Above all, can it offer customers distinctive value? Hwang Chang-hwan has actively
Consulting Management for Small Businesses — an easy, substantial book on management, a practical guide to business strategy. Consulting management is now essential for small businesses, and this book offers systematic, practical strategies for planning, carrying out, and reviewing the management process that can otherwise feel vague. The author, Hwang Chang-hwan, CEO of Samjin Fish Cake, achieved impressive management results, including two consecutive years of 51% growth compared with the
The three years of the pandemic were truly the worst time for small-business owners. The government frequently restricted business operations to prevent the spread of COVID, sales plummeted, debt grew, and owners were pushed to the brink of survival. The government focused a lot of aid on some small businesses, of course, but it wasn’t enough to make up for lost sales. In Consulting Management: Small Business Edition, the author argues against running a business haphazardly. He says that small
This guidebook offers the business principles and methods behind basic management, practical business strategies, and management techniques—useful knowledge many people want to learn. It also explains the benefits and specific meaning of management consulting, making it a worthwhile source of advice. Small-business owners can learn essential requirements and methods in detail, and consider which strategies and management practices still work in difficult times. Small businesses face
A Practical Guide to Business Strategy: Consulting Management, Small Business Edition, by Hwang Chang-hwan, published by Raonbook. After the COVID pandemic, self-employment has suffered a catastrophic decline! Some small and midsize cities outside the major urban areas are nearly in a state of collapse. The wealth gap, which has existed for a long time, is getting worse, and the birth rate keeps setting new lows every year. The author says this at the beginning of the book: the income gap
In Korea, the common perception is that only large and midsize companies receive consulting. Many executives go beyond that and scoff, saying, “I know my business best—why should I let someone else tell me what to do?” But it is hardest for people to see themselves objectively. There is always something to learn from a third party who has looked at many companies and closely observed their strengths and weaknesses. These days, even small consulting firms approach their work with solid manuals
