Jessica Dawson

Editor-in-Chief of Founder Nonfiction, a boutique publishing house of non-fiction, making published authors of entrepreneurs, business people, and professionals.

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Finding and Keeping the Best Workers: Tips from a Boutique Nonfiction Publisher

July 20, 2018

Contractors are at the heart of many small businesses, and anyone whose business relies on quality contract work knows how important it is to find reliable, skilled people, and more importantly, to keep them happy. At Founder Nonfiction, we specialize in nonfiction publishing for small business …

Success Quotes That Can Be Game Changers for Small Business Owners

October 27, 2017

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 …

3 Reasons You Need a Book if You’re a Public Speaker

August 31, 2017

Many people speak professionally nowadays. I’m of course referring to motivational speakers who make their living presenting at conventions and conferences, but I’m also referring to people whose regular occupations put them in positions where they have to speak in front of an audience: pastors, …

Entrepreneurs: Write That Book–But Not Just Any Book

July 31, 2017

Last week, I came across an article that got my attention. How could it not have? Seeing just the title: Dear Entrepreneurs: Please Don’t Write a Book—We’re Begging You, I was hooked. After all, I’ve spent a lot of time telling entrepreneurs they should write books, and now Ryan Holiday, an author …

Connecting With Potential Clients Through Storytelling

June 13, 2017

Meet the Groves family: Michael and Sandra, and their two children, Sasha and Liam. Also, meet their home. Yes, you read that correctly. Their home is a custom-designed luxury smart home that acts almost as a fifth member of their family. In the new e-book written by AV Programming Associates (AVPA) …

Writing a Business Book Doesn’t Have to Be a Solo Effort

May 26, 2017

At Maven, one of our favorite things about working with other small business owners is the fact that each one brings his or her unique entrepreneurial spirit and creativity to the project. After all, every business owner has a different story to tell, and there are infinite ways in which to tell …