{"product_id":"business-for-transformation","title":"Business for Transformation","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpowering Mission Through Marketplace: Uniting Business Acumen with Evangelical Outreach for Transformative Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBusiness for Transformation\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on answering the question: “How do you start a business that transforms communities of unreached peoples?” Starting a business cross-culturally involves thousands of decisions. Until now, BAM and B4T practitioners have been lacking a tool that explains how to start a business that engages unreached people for Jesus’ sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book draws on years of experience from scores of OPEN workers who are BAM\/B4T practitioners. BAM\/B4T are among the faster growing segments of the worldwide mission movement. It is written for new workers and coaches who need practical guidance in setting up and doing business in hard, churchless areas. [\/DESCRIPTION][SUBTITLE]Getting Started[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] by: Patrick Lai (Author) [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 256 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Library [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2015 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePatrick Lai is the most qualified person to tackle this most important topic in the world of Business as mission. New workers need models, on-ramps and practical tools for getting started.  Patrick has been on the ground in some of the hardest places in the world and has seen what works and what does not; and he knows the terrain ahead for new workers. This book will challenge, provide tools, and help future business owners who are responding to God’s call to bring lasting change through business.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eLarry Sharp\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVP emeritus, Crossworld founder and director of training, IBEC Ventures\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eBAM is about shaping business for God and the common good and bringing solutions to global issues like human trafficking, poverty, creation care, and unreached peoples. Patrick Lai’s book is an important guide for those who are serious about transformational business, especially in areas where the name of Jesus is rarely heard. This book is very practical with tools, stories, and resources. Read it, use it!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eMats Tunehag\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleader of the BAM Global Think Tank and senior associate of BAM for the Lausanne Movement\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [TOC]\n\u003cp\u003eFOREWORD\u003cbr\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1 – WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF B4T!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus and Jobs—Priority #1\u003cbr\u003eJesus’ Model\u003cbr\u003eAll Business Is Not the Same\u003cbr\u003eAbout This Book\u003cbr\u003eDISCUSSION QUESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2 – UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS FOR TRANSFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Things First\u003cbr\u003eTransformation Begins with Us\u003cbr\u003eTransformation via the Workplace\u003cbr\u003eBusiness for Transformation.\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding B4T\u003cbr\u003eBusiness as mission Terminology\u003cbr\u003eFinal Reminder\u003cbr\u003eDISCUSSION QUESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3 – STARTING THE BUSINESS—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHOOSING THE CAMPSITE\u003cbr\u003eStart with Ministry\u003cbr\u003eKnow Yourself\u003cbr\u003eJob 1—Profitability and Impacting Lives in Jesus’ Name\u003cbr\u003ePros and Cons of Starting a Business\u003cbr\u003eThe Risks\u003cbr\u003eDo You Really Want to Work?\u003cbr\u003eTiming\u003cbr\u003eDISCUSSION QUESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4 – THE INTANGIBLES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet Wisdom\u003cbr\u003eMentoring\u003cbr\u003eSpouse\u003cbr\u003eGenerosity\u003cbr\u003eFlexibility\u003cbr\u003eAre You an Entrepreneur?\u003cbr\u003eBuilding a Solid Foundation\u003cbr\u003eDISCUSSION QUESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5 – DESIGNING YOUR TENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink!—Be a Learner\u003cbr\u003eBe Creative\u003cbr\u003eRisk Equals Faith\u003cbr\u003eFailure...\u003cbr\u003eBouncing Back\u003cbr\u003eTrust God\u003cbr\u003eMake the Journey Fun\u003cbr\u003eDISCUSSION QUESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 6 – LAYING A GOO D FOUNDATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing a Campground (Look on the Fields)\u003cbr\u003eLocation, Location, Location\u003cbr\u003eRent or Buy?\u003cbr\u003eWork for Others or Self?\u003cbr\u003eWork for a Local Company or the West?\u003cbr\u003eSharing Your Tent\u003cbr\u003eOwning Your Own Business\u003cbr\u003eFranchises\u003cbr\u003eDISCUSSION QUESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 7 – SELECTING A TENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactors to Focus On in Selecting a Tent\u003cbr\u003eDISCUSSION QUESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 8 – SETTING UP YOUR TENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssues to Investigate in Setting Up Your Tent\u003cbr\u003eDISCUSSION QUESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 9 – STAKING YOUR TENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePointers for Staking Your Tent\u003cbr\u003eStarting a Business\u003cbr\u003eBuying a Business\u003cbr\u003eService Industries Versus Manufacturing\u003cbr\u003eHiring\u003cbr\u003eNegotiating\u003cbr\u003eSelecting a Banker\u003cbr\u003eLocal Laws and Regulations\u003cbr\u003eLocation Issues\u003cbr\u003eDISCUSSION QUESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 10 – THE BUSINESS PLAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy a Business Plan?\u003cbr\u003eKey Reasons to Write a Business Plan\u003cbr\u003eInvolve Businesspeople at Home\u003cbr\u003eMinistry Plan\u003cbr\u003eAdapt\u003cbr\u003eBusiness Plan Components\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Business Issues\u003cbr\u003eDISCUSSION QUESTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 11 – PAYING FOR YOUR 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