by HelgaDrummond (Author)
How to be a Successful Entrepreneur explains how to improve the odds and make your own luck. It will help you to steer clear of potentially catastrophic risks and errors while spotting and exploiting good opportunities. The author addresses crucial decisions such as: How do I recognise a good opportunity? When should I take a risk? When should I cut my losses? When is the best time to sell a thriving business? How do I know what's best for me? Full of fascinating real-life examples, referring to topics such as the failure of Barings bank and the success of Dyson, Dell computers and Patek Philippe, as well as business changing decisions made by companies such as Coca Cola, How to be a Successful Entrepreneur is an essential read for anyone who wants their business to be on a solid footing.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 03 Jun 2009
ISBN 10: 0749455144
ISBN 13: 9780749455149
Book Overview: 300,000 small businesses fail each year in the UK alone Full of real-life examples, referring to topics such as the failure of Barings bank and the success of companies such as Dyson and Dell computers Helps people understand how to turn a good idea into a successful enterprise amidst risk and uncertainty