James Silvester

Entrepreneurial Consultant, Author, And Turnaround Expert


Publishing Credentials

2008 New Book     2006 Book     Other Books     Article    Article   

We Now Exist In A Turbulent, Uncertain, And Risky Business And Economic Environment. Mistakes Are Less Forgiving And Fortunes Can And Will Turn On A Dime. An Entrepreneur Can't Totally Insulate From These Threats, But Can Posture To Better Deflect And/Or Minimize Their Effects.

One Of The Biggest Threats: Comfort And The Unwillingness To Accept Change. In Other Words, Turning A Blind Eye.

Sometimes Outside Events Require "Picking Up The Snake Off The Beach" In Order To Survive. It Takes Courage To Act Nowadays.

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One Of Several Silvester Guest Appearances
On The MSNBC Show "Your Business"
Addressing The Western Maryland Legislative Delegation
Jim Silvester Addressing The Western Maryland Legislative Delegation With The Maryland Speaker Of The House Looking On.

Let Jim Silvester's 25 Years Of Professional Coaching And Consulting Experience Benefit You And Your Business. Whether A Start-Up, Home-Based, Small Or Large Business, It Doesn't Matter. What Matters The Most Is Navigating Your Business Through The Troubled Waters Of Today's Economic And Business Climate. That Is No Small Task.

Coaching & Consulting

Mr. Silvester Is Taking On Select Entrepreneurial Consulting And Coaching Clients At This Time

Bio Info

James L. Silvester is president of Business Experts, Inc., a management and financial consulting firm. Previously, Mr. Silvester was president of Business Advisory Systems, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in the development of managerial software systems and consulting services directed to entrepreneurial markets. He also served as vice president of two mortgage companies. Mr. Silvester held a full time position on the faculty of the Harry F. Byrd School of Business located on the campus of Shenandoah University where he instructed courses in entrepreneurship and was also active as an independent management consultant to small and medium sized firms. He holds three earned university degrees from accredited institutions and maintains a membership in the National Honor Society in Business Administration (Delta Mu Delta) and the National Education Society (Phi Delta Kappa). Mr. Silvester has written two best selling books, HOW TO START, FINANCE, AND OPERATE YOUR OWN BUSINESS and SECRETS OF SUCCESS IN YOUR OWN BUSINESS, with forewords contributed by United States Senator Paul S. Treble. The books, published by Carol Communications of New York City, have been critically acclaimed by the LADIES HOME JOURNAL, ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, BOSTON HERALD, and the RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH. The works have also been mentioned in FORBES MAGAZINE and VENTURE MAGAZINE as well as other media throughout the western hemisphere. Over 400,000 books have sold. His third book, entitled, 401 QUESTIONS EVERY ENTREPRENEUR SHOULD ASK, published by Career Press of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, arrived on bookshelves in late 2006 and has a foreword contributed by Virginia Governor Tim Kaine. 2007 will see his fourth book entitled, 151 QUICK IDEAS FOR START-UP ENTREPRENEURS, also published by Career Press. Mr. Silvester is also a popular seminar speaker. The Senate of the State of Maryland passed a resolution honoring his economic development contribution to Western Maryland. Mr. Silvester resides in Stephens City, Virginia with his wife, Debbie.

Latest Book Info

401 Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask
Career Press, New York City
New Release - October 2006
Foreword Contributed By Governor Of Virginia Tim Kaine

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How To Start, Finance, And Operate Your Own Business
Lyle Stuart, Inc., New Your City.
1984, 1988, 1995, 1996
300,000 Sold In Four Editions And 45 Printings
Foreword Contributed By United States Senator Paul S. Trible Jr.

Secrets Of Success In Your Own Business
Lyle Stuart, Inc., New Your City
1986, 1987
100,000 Sold In Two Editions
Released In Spanish Edition
Foreword Contributed By United States Senator Paul S. Trible Jr.

Testimonials

"... As a result of Business Experts' efforts and training programs our employee morale and loyalty has vastly improved..." Manufacturing Company

"... We have achieved enhanced cash flows through Business Experts' efforts in developing and refining our internal control systems..." Contracting Company

"... Business Experts have been successful in converting large amounts of debt into equity instruments with dividend payouts tied to a portion of windfall profits over and above return on sales..." Printing Company

"... Our organization is currently operating under many of the policies and methods suggested by Business Experts, and we have found them to be very satisfactory..." Medical Group

"... Business Experts found a buyer for our division and we are very happy with the results of their efforts ..." Tech Company

"... Business Experts found profitable export markets for our products..." Manufacturing Company

Contact Information
(540) 664-2934
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