Winning business strategies from CEOs of 50 successful small businesses (some of which are now large corporations) who share their experiences to help those starting or growing their own business.

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Synopsis
Small business is the engine that drives America’s new economy. In The Engine of America, former administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), Hector Barreto and veteran journalist Bob Wagman reveal the winning business strategies of CEOs from 50 companies. For all those starting or growing their own small business, the wisdom, experience, and counsel of these successful leaders provides inspirational and thoughtful advice on making it as an entrepreneur…
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In this book, Barreto shares details of business success, and the insights he gained while administering the nation’s largest small business loan, training, and counseling organization. Some of those sharing their stories in The Engine of America have grown their businesses from the most humble of beginnings into corporate giants whose brands are household names and whose operations are integral parts of the national economy. Others may not be instantly recognizable, but what they have in common is success.
The Author
It’s been said that the most influential books are written by those who have lived what they write about. That said, there is no one more qualified to bring together traditional achievements and innovative ideas for entrepreneurs based on the experiences of those who have enjoyed great success.
After being unanimously approved by the United States Senate to serve as Administrator of the Small Business Administration, Hector raised the bar in his five years in office in every category of SBA activity. More opportunities were created for women, for minorities and for veterans than ever before. More start-ups were given the counseling and financial guarantees needed to grow and create jobs than ever before.
He brought to that position of influence a career of small business management, civic leadership and family inspiration. He has brought to this book all of that and more. Having learned from the giants of American industry who remember their days in garages and home offices. Small business is the Engine of America, and Hector’s book fuels it for overdrive. Hector has returned to California, where he helps corporations interact with smaller firms and guides those smaller firms into their new unknown territory.

Touring Schedule
Hector will be touring the United States during October, November and December, appearing on local and national media and speaking to groups of small business owners and corporate executives anxious to work with them. This page will keep you posted monthly on where he will be and when.