Why do some businesses thrive, while others flounder, unable to reach the next level? Through extensive research analyzing more than 100 businesses, management consultants Doug and Polly White discovered that the difference lies in how well the principal (i.e., the leader, owner, or entrepreneur) is able to let go of daily responsibilities and delegate tasks to trusted employees and managers.

In their book, let go to GROW: Why Some Businesses Thrive and Others Fail to Reach Their Potential (Palari Publishing, 2011), the Whites illustrate how the small business owner’s skill set must change to allow the business to prosper. They go beyond simply spelling out what needs to be done; they explain how to do it in clear, concise, and practical terms.

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