Bootstrapped Millionaire: Defying The Odds Of Business

by Tim T. Mercer

Overview

The Age Of Opportunity Is Now

Growing up in poverty-stricken rural South Carolina, Tim Mercer wasn’t exactly set up for entrepreneurial success. Despite the odds stacked against him, he would go on to found the technology consulting business Intelibox, growing the company to a multimillion-dollar business.

But Bootstrapped Millionaire is not only the true rags-to-riches story of one man’s life; it’s also an inspirational guide to budding entrepreneurs hoping to reach similar heights.

Follow along as Tim explains the Three Phases of Entrepreneurship (Independent Consulting, Small Business Ownership, Public Corporation), with practical advice to apply no matter where you are on your own entrepreneurial journey. In today’s world, it’s easier than ever to start your own business, but it will take commitment, strategy, and financial literacy in order to succeed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781950863013
Publisher:	Advantage Media Group
Publication date:	11/17/2020
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

TIM T. MERCER is cofounder and managing partner of Intelibox, a top Inc. 500 technology company that provides information security training, consulting, and digital solutions to government agencies, corporations, and small businesses.

A true “bootstrapped entrepreneur,” he has started and scaled several businesses from zero to multimillion dollars in revenue. Tim is a US Army veteran and a graduate of the Small Business Administration’s Emerging Leader’s program, and he has been featured in Forbes, Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Industry Era, and Inc. magazine. He’s committed to sharing insights and lessons learned from his own experiences to help clients, employees, and business partners excel and grow.

Tim and his wife, Cassandra, reside in Atlanta, Georgia, with their dog, Coco.

Table of Contents

Foreword xi

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 See the Glory, Don't Know the Story 7

Chapter 2 Are You a Bootstrap Entrepreneur? 25

Chapter 3 Faith Without Work Is Dead 43

Chapter 4 Don't Let Fear Overpower Opportunity 51

Chapter 5 What Can Uncle Sam Do for You? 75

Chapter 6 A Fool and Their Money Will Soon Part 87

Chapter 7 Fundamentals of Small Business Financing 107

Conclusion 123

Acknowledgments 131