Are you struggling to take your business to the next level? Or are you just starting out and want to discover how to overcome the most common obstacles your business is likely to face? Amit will whisk you into the world of his once fast growing startup, pulling back the curtains on its successes, its failures, and its ultimate demise. Amit Mehta, former Inc 5000 CEO, built his last company to $11.6 million in revenue in just 3 short years. Just 12 months later his company crashed and burned. In this book he reveals 9 hidden traps that resulted in a death spiral that sank his company, and how you can avoid them! In this cautionary tale Amit reveals the following: -Why falling into this trap can lead to the infamous business partner default -Why confusing what type of business you have can leave your company cash strapped and on the verge of bankruptcy -Why fast growth and quick success can be your greatest enemy -How to avoid entrepreneurial ADD & develop a strategy to obliterate your competition -Little known tricks for turning your company into a cash flowing machine -When to, and when NOT to, use this leverage instrument. -How to turn your company into an impregnable ship -A common, and easy to avoid, mistake that can cost you millions -And much more! This gripping page turner will leave you hungry for more. Whether you're thinking about launching your own startup company, or want to take your existing business to the next level, this book is for you.