Candace Leak is a youthful female college graduate who quit her successful job to take up a luxurious pet shampoo firm, Cain & Able Collections (named after her two dogs). With no encouragement from her family, Leak turned her idea into a million dollar enterprise and bootstrapped the venture.
This success nevertheless extracts a toll that is private and psychological. Eight years later, after getting married and having a son, Leak sees a critical crossroads. She continues to be passionate about her business, but desires to focus on her family. Leak must decide whether to employ a CEO, sell the company, unite with her competition, or raise venture capital.
PUBLICATION DATE: April 11, 2011 PRODUCT #: E412-PDF-ENG
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