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Small Business Management

BYRD Β· 2017
65/100
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Eight editions from McGraw-Hill signals that this textbook has earned its place in college business programs, and the practical how-to orientation sets it apart from drier theory-heavy alternatives. The problem for general readers is that it was built for the classroom β€” the price, format, and structure all reflect that, and digital marketing plus e-commerce coverage is thin relative to what small businesses actually face today. Students enrolled in a course using it will find it useful; everyone else has better options.

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Verdict receipt0–100
safety97
substance68
craft60
originality55
accuracy68
hype75
age-fit72
human-eye58
Penny’s verdict65
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