Running the Business Not the Chaos: A practical operating guide for founders and leaders.

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Michelle-Cheri Gondouin

Running the Business Not the Chaos

Name: Running the Business Not the Chaos
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A practical operating guide for founders and leaders.

Michelle-Cheri Gondouin

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English

Michelle-Cheri Gonduin
09 April 2026

Management decision making; Operational research; Small businesses & self-employed

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Most businesses don't fail because of bad ideas.

They fail because of operational chaos.

You're growing. Revenue is coming in. The market is responding.

But internally?

- Decisions take too long

- Teams rely on ""heroics"" to survive

- Processes break under pressure

- You're stuck firefighting instead of leading

This is where most founders get trapped.

Running the Business, Not the Chaos is not another theoretical business book.

It's a practical guide to business operations, systems, and scaling,

designed for founders and leaders who want to grow without losing control, culture, or clarity.

Built from real-world experience across startups, agencies, and global enterprises, this book introduces a proven framework for transforming chaos into structured, scalable business systems.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

Diagnose what's actually breaking in your operations Fix bottlenecks and inefficiencies fast Build scalable systems and workflows that last Reduce dependency on individuals and ""hero culture"" Align teams, decision-making, and execution Scale your business without burnout

This book is for you if:

Your business is growing, but operations are falling behind You're overwhelmed by constant firefighting Your systems don't scale with your growth You want structure without slowing down innovation

This isn't about adding more tools, meetings, or complexity.

It's about building a business that runs smoothly - without depending on chaos.

If you want to scale your business, fix broken systems, and finally lead instead of react...

This is your operating blueprint.

This is not about adding more tools or more meetings.

It's about building the right operating system for your business.

If you're ready to move from chaos to clarity -

this is your blueprint.

By: Michelle-Cheri Gondouin
Imprint: Michelle-Cheri Gonduin
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9781918746020
ISBN 10: 1918746028
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 09 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active