Like many small businesses, one of the keys to our success at Founder Nonfiction is that we are consistently able to find great contractors. Publishing requires specialized skills, and we’ve made it our mission to seek out (and keep!) people with the specific expertise we’re looking for. As we’ve … Read more about Finding and Keeping the Best Workers: Tips from a Boutique Nonfiction Publisher
Here’s Why Founder Stories Matter
The word “founder” conjures up a strong image. Perhaps you think first of the founding fathers of the United States of America. Or some famous founders of large companies. Founders are so important to society because without them, there would be no great nations, great companies, great universities, … Read more about Here’s Why Founder Stories Matter
Founder Nonfiction Acquires Maven Publishing
Now that we’re all settling into 2018, we are thrilled to announce an exciting change that has come with the new year. Maven Publishing has been acquired by Founder Nonfiction! This is great news for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, our authors will see no noticeable change. We’re the same … Read more about Founder Nonfiction Acquires Maven Publishing
Success Quotes That Can Be Game Changers for Small Business Owners
We all hit rough patches in business. Small business owners—you know what I’m talking about. Maybe a product launch isn’t as successful as you’d hoped it would be. Maybe you’re seeing a lull in customer traffic for some reason. Maybe you’ve lost one of your key employees. Maybe you’re just burned … Read more about Success Quotes That Can Be Game Changers for Small Business Owners
Maven-Published E-books Win Gold at 2017 dotCOMM Awards!
We are so excited to announce that two of our recently published e-books have won Gold Awards at this year’s dotCOMM Awards! The dotCOMM Awards, one of the competitions administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), honors “excellence in web creativity and … Read more about Maven-Published E-books Win Gold at 2017 dotCOMM Awards!
3 Reasons You Need a Book if You’re a Public Speaker
.... continued from Businessing Magazine ... My father has been a professor for the past 30+ years. He has taught at the Air Force Academy and at Georgetown University, and he has spent most of his career teaching high-ranking military officers at the National War College in Washington, D.C. … Read more about 3 Reasons You Need a Book if You’re a Public Speaker
Please Don’t Write a Book–We’re Begging You
Entrepreneurs are among the most interesting and creative people I know, and almost all of them have incredible stories to tell. So, last week, when I came across an article titled: Dear Entrepreneurs: Please Don’t Write a Book—We’re Begging You, you better believe I stopped dead in my tracks. As if … Read more about Please Don’t Write a Book–We’re Begging You
Different Type of Book; Same Author-Focused Process: Maven Begins Working with Brian H. Rhen, People Development Pastor at Peninsula Covenant Church
At Maven, we’re typically known as small business book publishers. However, sometimes we are contacted by other types of professionals who aren’t business owners per se, but who whose projects fit our mission perfectly. That is the case with our newest author, Brian H. Rhen, People Development … Read more about Different Type of Book; Same Author-Focused Process: Maven Begins Working with Brian H. Rhen, People Development Pastor at Peninsula Covenant Church
Connecting With Potential Clients Through Storytelling (continued)
This is a continuation of an article from Businessing Magazine. Read Part I. As a business owner, communication is a huge part of your job. Of course, you need to communicate effectively with customers for whom you’re doing work, but it doesn’t stop there. You also need to communicate well with … Read more about Connecting With Potential Clients Through Storytelling (continued)
Writing a Business Book Doesn’t Have to Be a Solo Effort
Writing a book can seem like such a huge undertaking, especially if you’re a busy business owner. At Maven, we want to help dispel some of that fear and let you know that there are all kinds of creative ways to bring others on board in your book project, which will take some of the pressure off of … Read more about Writing a Business Book Doesn’t Have to Be a Solo Effort
Announcing Content Partnership with Businessing Magazine!
The internet has created incredible opportunities for business owners, especially since the rise of social media. It has never been easier to get the word out about your business and to find your customers, both in your local area and around the nation, even around the world. Well… almost. The … Read more about Announcing Content Partnership with Businessing Magazine!
DIY Publishing for Your Business Book: Don’t Do It!
Many of the most successful small business owners we know embrace the DIY attitude and love gaining as many competencies as possible. Whether that attitude comes from a desire to cut costs, to maintain in-house control over a project, or even to pursue new skills purely out of a passion for … Read more about DIY Publishing for Your Business Book: Don’t Do It!
