C. Cwik's Author Page

Greetings to all — thank you for visiting my “Author Page” website. I am a tenacious entrepreneur of thirty-five years. Today, I am a new author with an exciting book entitled “Entrepreneurship Is It For You that is available. This first book is about how one can take control of his/her life as an entrepreneur, whether a novice or pro. Although, you cannot be “your own boss,” or “set your own hours,” you can handle turbulent “bad stuff” and keep sane at the same time with the right information. You are your “own boss” if you do not have clients. To “set your own hours” comes when you are retired.

Cheryl's Story

Cheryl began her adult life at the age of eighteen when she bought her first home. The impetus for her to start her first company, “CC is Typing At Your Service” came out of “survival” – survival to care for herself and her toddler. After several months, she was able to pay off creditors, and get her life back on track.

Cheryl became a versatile, prominent business leader, and the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of three additional companies — CwikGallo & Associates, Comprehensive Computerized Business, better known as CCB Services, Inc. and Cwik’s Staging & Styling www.cwiksstaging.com. These three companies came after her first, with their own unique issues. Her episodic stories include the good, bad, and ugly that she experienced in business; and in life. The experiences can be upsetting at times, but they are down-to-earth and true.

Testimonials

WASHINGTON, DC 20510-1302 ...Keep moving forward. You are one of the important pieces of the puzzle that, when complete, make a better picture of a better America.

Cordially, Paul Simon - U.S. SenatorUnited States Senate

The feedback from students and faculty has been exceptional and has added another gold star in our attempts to build a strong business program.

Sincerely, Eric Winslow, Ph.D. Chair & Professor of Management Science.George Washington University

The Collegiate Entrepreneurs of the Midwest conference was a smash hit! The credit is due in no small part to you. The outstanding presentation you made will continue to influence the students who attended your session. Thank you! Thank you!

Gerald E. Hills -Executive Director.The University of Illinois at Chicago

Your talk was excellent, thought-provoking, and above all, frank; how many fires are lit in the students in our audience, — if only there was a way to measure?

John T. Ahern, Jr. Director – School of AccountancyDePaul University Winners Conference

You are a consummate professional. Congratulations!! It was lovely to learn more about you and verify why I already respect and admire you so much!

Hedy Ratner - Co-Director.Women’s Business Development Center

Without your availability and enthusiasm as a panelist, our efforts would mean little. We value your knowledge and participation and appreciate the vitality you bring to your work. Thanks again for helping to make this year's conference such a phenomenal success. We could not have done it without you!

Helen Brown - Conference Coordinator

Ms. Cwiklinski is one of the most dynamic, interesting, and warm people one may ever meet. She is realistic, has a superior conceptual ability and a never-ending sense of urgency; traits that got her started in the early years and continue to inspire her today.

Warren Nelson -- MBA Entrepreneurial StudentUniversity Chicago MBA Program Case Study

You have an aggressive personality and a great deal of enthusiasm for your own company as well as helping others in the business. I found you to be very stimulating and I left your presentation eager to tackle the next crisis in my own business.

Kathryn Aurenz, President - Cicero Electric, Inc.Morton College

You had a great impact on me. You are living proof that anything is possible and if you believe in yourself, you can have anything you wish for.

Lisa M Czarnecki, Recruiting Manager – The PrudentiaNational Association for Women in Careers

Through adversity, Cheryl remained focused; it is this tenacious focus and singular drive that has kept her going and growing all these years.

Scott FaulknerThe University of Illinois at Chicago -MBA Students

Cheryl's advice is very sound and practical. She is by every definition an entrepreneur and should be admired for that. I think she'd be a terrific role model for anyone, even this half-Mexican boy.

John Douglas Davila

Cheryl possesses a determined and professional attitude. Her sense of creativity, integrity, and intellect is unending.

Joyce Anderson -- Human ResourcesE. D. & F. Man International Futures, Inc.

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Book Notes

Entrepreneurship is a goal for many — but it’s not for the faint of heart.

Entrepreneurship is a close-up and personal story of how one can start, stay, survive and thrive in business as an entrepreneur, despite personal rejections, struggles, conflicts, setbacks, and betrayals. You can keep going in spite of them, thrive, come out on top, and remain sane.

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This book is about an entrepreneur’s journey where “issues” were in control of the ride – keep alert for the signs.
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My thirty-five-year journey was full of “troublesome” setbacks; those years fueled my passion to write “Entrepreneurship Is It For You.” The book shares the importance of keep going, and not let trouble, obstacles, toxic people, and the bad stuff break your peace, joy, and purpose in life.
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Keep in mind “SWOT” – Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat — they will be on your journey in life — handle each with care.