BOOK: 155 Words You Need to Know: Practical Wisdom for Creative Entrepreneurs

155 Words You Need to Know: Practical Wisdom for Creative Entrepreneurs is your personal small business concierge. This beautifully designed guidebook will illuminate the who, what and how of building an empire for creative entrepreneurs of all stripes. I bring definition and clarity to challenging business concepts, along with practical advice and actionable wisdom gleaned from my decade in the entrepreneurial trenches.

From CPQs (case pack quantities) to DPI (dots per inch), from media kits to brand dilution, and from customs brokers to independent contractors, there's a full decade worth of practical wisdom packed inside these pages.  My hope is that the information held within will prove helpful on your journey, that there’s a nugget or two buried herein that propels you forward, sparks an idea or encourages you to look at your business with fresh eyes.

If you purchase the book via this website, I'll throw in free shipping for all delivery addresses within the U.S. Heads up: If you're an Amazon Prime member, then ordering it over at Amazon would save a few dollars. International orders should route through Amazon as well.

My new book has some of the coolest kids on the block coo'ing.  Don't just take my word for it...

“Lela where have you been all my life? The guide is out of this ball park + galaxy. Your guide is just perfect for go-getters + superhero's on a mission. LOVE IT!”

Mayi Carles: Artist + Creative Coach: Life is Messy Bootcamp

"Do you know what CPQ is? How about FOB or GMP? Economies of scale? Yep, me neither, until I got my hands on this glossary of goodness. This is one dictionary that will keep you awake from cover to cover! Informative, funny and flat out brilliant, Lela has crafted a resource that is every entrepreneur’s best friend. Arming yourself with this complete vocabulary of business terms and definitions will empower you to go into that high profile business meeting or cold call a huge distributor without needing an MBA. Buy it, read it, then take over the world!"

Jessika Hepburn: Editor: Oh My! Handmade

“New to business? This book from Lela should be your number one go-to resource.”

Erin Giles: Writer + World Changer + Philanthropy Coach: Rocket Your Revolution

“Lela Barker’s book 155 Words You Need to Know: Practical Wisdom for Creative Entrepreneurs is the dream lucky break every business owner craves.  This book is filled with nuggets of insight that only someone who has climbed her way from hard times to success could ever teach.  With Lela’s business, Lucky Break Consulting and this book you will find Lela on the ladder of success right ahead of you with her hand extended backwards offering to help lift you up. 

You could learn it all the hard way, like Lela did, but the best business move you could make is to glean from Lela’s hard earned lessons and take the easier road instead.  Forget taking hours of business classes, learn from someone who has been there, done that and paved the road of success with breadcrumbs that are simple enough to digest for anyone to follow. “

Kayla Fioravanti: Author: KaylaFioravanti.com

“Lela Barker has condensed her years in the small business school of hard knocks into a resource no entrepreneur should be without. Not only is 155 Words You Need to Know: Practical Wisdom for Creative Entrepreneurs  a user-friendly guide to terms every entrepreneur must understand, but it's also sprinkled with humor and true stories that drive home the specific ideas and mindsets you need to be successful in your business. Like me, you will want to keep this book handy to quickly create context and action steps around every business challenge you face.

I highly recommend 155 Words You Need to Know: Practical Wisdom for Creative Entrepreneurs to everyone who refuses to take, 'No' for an answer, and who will stop at nothing to make their entrepreneurial dreams come true.”

Donna Maria Coles Johnson: Founder & CEO: INDIE Business Network

“Fun, creative and down-right awesome, 155 Words You Need to Know: Practical Wisdom for Creative Entrepreneurs will be your guide helping you go from the small time to the big league. Complicated business terms in a language you understand including creative examples that help you wrap your brain around the concepts. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to grow your empire and buy your copy now. You can thank me later.”

Isa Maria Seminega: Founder: Noisette Academy

"Behold! A complete alphabet of creative entrepreneurship, from "Advertisements" to "Zebras." Actually, there is only one zebra in this book (not plural, sadly.) But you should own it, anyway."

Alex Franzen:  Writer + Teacher + Creative Minx: AlexandraFranzen.com