Official Review: The Truth About Technology for Very Smal...

Rachaelamb1 · Post by **Rachaelamb1** » 26 Jan 2016, 04:12

[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Truth About Technology for Very Small Business" by Gary Paul Bryant.]

3 out of 4 stars

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The Truth About Technology For Very Small Business is written by Gary Paul Bryant who is a technology analyst, author, and award-winning media creative in music, digital animation, and web design.

This book discusses some of the issues that small businesses face in the rapidly changing world of technology. It is often hard for business owners to keep up with the changes, especially if they are not technologically inclined. The chapters are short and easy to read. They cover everything from hackers and internet security to BitCoin and drones.

I was interested in reading this book because my husband and I are starting our own online business. I wanted to see if this would give us any helpful information, but unfortunately it did not. I think my idea and the author's idea of a very small business differ greatly. When I think of a very small business, I think of a business with no more than two or three employees. I feel that the problems and examples given in the book are geared toward businesses with 10 or more employees. However, I am not an expert so I could be way off track!

There is a lot of emphasis placed on security, privacy, and the Cloud. In the midst of all that, there is advice for business owners who feel technology is unimportant, and ideas about what the future of technology will be like. Overall, the book feels a bit disjointed. I find it hard to explain exactly what the book is about. It jumps from one subject to another rather quickly and covers similar ideas in different chapters.

There are a few times when the author discusses a subject without introducing it first. For example, this is seen in the chapter called, “The Sky has Fallen and XP Marks the Spot”. In this chapter, the author assumes that everyone is familiar with what is going on with XP. He gives his opinions on the subject without actually saying what has happened with the company. Because I do not keep up with news about technology, I was lost a few times throughout the book.

My rating for this book is 3 out of 4 stars. Even though I personally did not get very much out of this book, there are others who will. There are ways that the book can be better, but I do not see any major flaws that should earn it a lesser rating. I think business owners who are at a loss for knowing how to improve the technology side of their business will find useful information in The Truth About Technology For Very Small Business.

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anonanemone · Post by **anonanemone** » 03 Feb 2016, 11:39

Great review, Rachaelamb1! It does sound like some work could be done to help the book flow better and some stated basic assumptions could help. This is especially true if the book is intended for a non-tech savvy audience. It is difficult to cover so many topics and keep the book relevant.

I know the small business category has a pretty good range that fall within the category but I tend to leap toward the lowest end of numbered employees too, since my husband's business is that small.

Rachaelamb1 · Post by **Rachaelamb1** » 03 Feb 2016, 23:39

anonanemone wrote:Great review, Rachaelamb1! It does sound like some work could be done to help the book flow better and some stated basic assumptions could help. This is especially true if the book is intended for a non-tech savvy audience. It is difficult to cover so many topics and keep the book relevant.

I know the small business category has a pretty good range that fall within the category but I tend to leap toward the lowest end of numbered employees too, since my husband's business is that small.

Thanks! Yes I suppose whatever situation we are currently in determines how we view the idea of a small business.

Amheiser · Post by **Amheiser** » 05 Feb 2016, 23:53

This book seems like it would be a good book to include in reading material for an entrepreneur who wants to learn about some of the aspects of technology that should be considered in starting a business. This was a very informative and helpful review. It seems like there is enough information to be gained from reading this book to offset any flaws the book may have.

Rachaelamb1 · Post by **Rachaelamb1** » 08 Feb 2016, 01:30

Amheiser wrote:This book seems like it would be a good book to include in reading material for an entrepreneur who wants to learn about some of the aspects of technology that should be considered in starting a business. This was a very informative and helpful review. It seems like there is enough information to be gained from reading this book to offset any flaws the book may have.

That's a great idea. The book is not long so it would be easy to include with others.

kimmyschemy06 · Post by **kimmyschemy06** » 18 Feb 2016, 05:54

Sounds like a helpful book but not for everyone. When I read 'small business' I was thinking the same thing you were, about two or three employees. Considering that I am not tech-savvy, I may find it difficult to read this book. Great job on the review!

Rachaelamb1 · Post by **Rachaelamb1** » 18 Feb 2016, 19:56

Thank you! Yes there are some areas that could be explained in more detail for those of us who are not tech savvy.

CCtheBrave · Post by **CCtheBrave** » 22 Feb 2016, 20:08

I like the honesty in the content of your review. Do you know how old the author is? Maybe the book is geared towards an older audience, and consequently slanted towards technology in a way that might seem obvious to younger audiences but still pretty new for older audiences... just a thought

Post by **bookowlie** » 26 Feb 2016, 09:50

Nice, insightful review! It's frustrating when an author discusses a topic with the assumption that readers already knows the basics. Still, it sounds like there is some useful info in the book.

Rachaelamb1 · Post by **Rachaelamb1** » 20 Mar 2016, 22:18

CCtheBrave wrote:I like the honesty in the content of your review. Do you know how old the author is? Maybe the book is geared towards an older audience, and consequently slanted towards technology in a way that might seem obvious to younger audiences but still pretty new for older audiences... just a thought

Thank you. Based on his experience, I'm guessing the author is middle-aged, but I can't say for sure.

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bookowlie wrote:Nice, insightful review! It's frustrating when an author discusses a topic with the assumption that readers already knows the basics. Still, it sounds like there is some useful info in the book.

Thank you! Yes there is some good information in the book even though there were a few places I was lost.