“Look at what is average in your area, your industry, and your company and then be better. That could be as simple as reading another book each month or attending a seminar each year. On the other hand, it also means acknowledging what 'average' actually is and how you, as the owner, arrive at that figure.”

American author and business trainer

Michael E. Gerber is an American author and business trainer. He is the founder of Michael E. Gerber Companies, a business skills training company based in Carlsbad, California. He is known for writing about business skills and the practical side of running a company. His work centers on helping people think more clearly about entrepreneurship and the systems that support a business.