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.

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Hector V. Barreto

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.