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This book presents some unique tools and techniques that each successful entrepreneur ought to follow and adopt in order to guarantee their business growth and success.

The discussion is divided so that it matches four distinct phases each small business goes through. Dr. Mahafza is the author of 5 textbooks on radar systems design and analysis.

o The first phase, which is referred to as success by chaos, describes the first 12 months or so of being in business. It takes you through this journey, by addressing many of the obstacles that face individuals who decide to venture out and become self-employed.

o The next phase, management by chaos, discusses the business challenges of the next 2-5 years. It primarily focuses on the challenges and difficulties associated with starting, managing, and growing a small business. Mahafza is the founder, President, and CEO of deciBel Research, a small engineering business supporting the defense industry.

Under his leadership, deciBel Research grew from a 1-person company with revenue of zero dollars in 2002 to a 78-person company with revenue of $15 million at the end of 2009. deciBel was recognized by the Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing businesses in the US, ranking #213 in 2007 and making the Inc.500/5000 list of the fastest growing businesses for 4 years running.

o Next a discussion of the second set of five years of being in business is presented.

Finally, the books closes by presenting 21 different qualities each small business CEO must master to become a leader in his or her industry. Dr. Mahafza is often invited to deliver motivational talks to other small business owners and other entrepreneurs regarding small business challenges in today's environment.

Recently deciBel was recognized as the small business of the year by the Huntsville/ Madison County Chamber of Commerce in north Alabama.