The attitude one has towards their business and towards their success or failure is a key component to lead a happy entrepreneurship and successful life. Entering an entrepreneurship can be and is a scary road trip for most, and never did it guarantee instant success. But those who come out strong
Entrepreneur and journalist Shane Snow (Wired, Fast Company,The New Yorker, and cofounder of Contently) analyzes the lives of people and companies that do incredible things in implausibly short time. How do some startups go from zero to billions in mere months? How did Alexander the Great, YouTube tycoon Michelle Phan, and
Only few of us feel that we set our work at what we do best, and are doing what we most love doing. People who are unhappy at work can't use their unique skills. They feel they are wasting an important part of their lives. What should they do then? Their
66 percent of Americans hate their jobs. Somewhere along the road to adulthood, they pushed their dreams to the side. They had to pay bills, and they feared taking the risks. If you’re one of those people, and you’re tired of being that person, this book is for you. It’s a
Every day, parents and their kids ask us for ideas on what kinds of businesses kids can start and run. Believe it or not, there are plenty of businesses that kids as young as 8 or 9 years old can start and make money at! Running a lemonade stand for a
The man behind Zara brand is unknown to the most of us, but in the world of business, his impact is loud and clear in everyone's face. Amancio Ortega, our protagonist. Many people talk about him, but the reality is that no one really knows who he is. What we do
Built to Last has influenced many executives and entrepreneurs since it was originally published in 1994. It outlines the results of a six-year research project into what makes enduringly great companies. Filled with hundreds of specific examples and organized into a coherent framework that can be applied by managers and entrepreneurs
This unique guide features the startup stories of regular people launching side businesses that almost anyone can do: an urban tour guide, an artist inspired by maps, a travel site founder, an ice pop maker, a confetti photographer, a group of friends who sell hammocks to support local economies, and many
This book, loaded with fascinating examples of turnaround successes, is essential for every business owner. From a synopsis of why companies fail, to ways to resolve creditor problems, its strategies should be read by anyone with a faltering business.
Getting Beyond Better sets forth a bold new framework, demonstrating how and why meaningful change actually happens in the world and providing concrete lessons and a practical model for businesses, policymakers, civil society organizations, and individuals who seek to transform our world for good. Roger L. Martin and Skoll Foundation President
A company, no matter what it does, and how it does that, is nothing other than a product you are preparing to sell. After all is said and done, that is what an entrepreneur is: an inventor of a grand and growing company – a product – which ultimately will be
It was discovered that the people who own small businesses in the USA work far more than they should for the return they're getting. Many small businesses end up in chaos not because their owners don't work but because they are doing the wrong work. Why is this? Why do so many
The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create. In Zero to One , legendary entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel shows how we can find singular ways to create those new things. Doing what someone else already knows how to do takes
In the last quarter of the 20th century, startups thought they knew the correct path for the startup journey. They adopted a methodology for product development, launch, and life-cycle management almost identical to the processes taught in business schools for use in large companies. Yet at the end of the day,
Increasingly, the quest for success is not the same as the quest for status and money. The definition has broadened to include contributing something to the world and living and working on one’s own terms. In this book, you will find some of the counterintuitive principles that have helped TOMS grow
You are your small business and your small business is you. You are the brand. Clients are buying you. You are the main force behind your business. You are the one doing the work for your clients, and while you may have an assistant, or a contractor who helps you, you
The recent economic recession has wrought millions of unemployed workers, an unprecedented number of home foreclosures, countless major retail brands boarded up for good, a rash of business and personal bankruptcies, and an unstable financial market. Even as the economy rebounds, there simply won’t be enough jobs available to absorb all
The Zigzag Principle has its roots in the laws of nature, with evidences everywhere we look. Rivers don’t flow in a straight line from mountain springs to the ocean. They twist and turn as they adapt to the obstacles that impede their flow. Mountain peaks are formed by the violent acts
You deeply want to become an extraordinary entrepreneur, but you don’t know where to begin. You don’t have enough money; or else you’ve got money, but you wouldn’t feel right risking it. You’re too young; or else you’re too old, and the chance has already passed you by. You can’t seem
Whatever your situation, this is the book to help you get started. Finding the Sweet Spot explains how sustainable, responsible, and joyful natural enterprises differ from most jobs, and it provides the framework for building your own natural enterprise. You’ll learn how to find partners who will help make your venture
Whether you’re an entrepreneur starting your own business or an executive developing a new product or service for your company, before you even think about writing a business plan, make sure you’ve checked all the fundamentals first. At least, give your new business a fighting chance if you don’t want to
As hard as it is to grow a company, wouldn’t it be nice if there was a “recipe” for creating a company with sustained high performance? It is tempting to dream that if we could just find the right combination of ingredients—a cup of customer loyalty, two tablespoons of Blue Ocean
Family businesses are the backbone of the economy of just about every country on earth, and the wealth of nations depends on them. Many, even most of the major corporations on the planet had family business origins. Understanding family business can unlock one of the greatest and most illusive challenges in
You have the idea of a lifetime and yet you do not know where and how to begin. It is a dilemma shared by entrepreneurs everywhere. So, what does it take to turn a great idea into action? The best reason to start an organization is to make meaning. Meaning is not
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