Conclusion

If you've read all the way to the end of my book, thanks so much. I hope you found some great ideas to solve problems or just to cheer you up when you are having a bad day. Perhaps some of these ideas inspired you to come up with a few great ideas of your own.

Revising the book was an adventure. I was asked to update about 60 of the 201 ideas, but once I got going, I realized every idea needed to be refreshed or updated. That's why there are dozens of new ideas related to technology. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bing, and Groupon.com weren't around when I last updated this book.

In exchange for all these great ideas, I'd like to ask you a favor. If you have a great idea that has helped you boost profits or solve a problem, please send it to me! I'll do my best to share it on the 201GreatIdeas.com web site and in my other columns and blogs.

I want to thank all the business owners and experts who graciously agreed to be interviewed for this third edition. I truly appreciate your time and your candor. I also want to thank my husband, Joe, for being so supportive and patient. It's not easy living with a busy writer, especially one who does quite a bit of reporting over the phone. Thanks, too, to Mavis Carr, my wonderful research assistant.

During the past few weeks as my deadline approached, I thought I should have written a book titled Two Great Ideas for Your Small Business. Marry a rich person and use their money to do what you love.

Of course, I'm kidding. I'm heading back on the road, and looking forward to meeting and interviewing more wonderful entrepreneurs just like you. We'll also be shooting video interviews with business owners at many of my speaking events, so comb your hair, put on your lipstick, and be ready to share a great idea or two with me and my crew.

Please keep in touch. I welcome your comments.

My e-mail is [email protected].

I'm also reachable via LinkedIn, on my Facebook fan page, and @janewapplegate on Twitter.