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My Big Idea: 30 Successful Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Found Inspiration [Hardcover]

Rachel Bridge (Author)
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Publication Date: 3 Sep 2006

In this fascinating new book, 30 successful entrepreneurs explain how they turned their dreams into reality. They tell how they decided what to do, how they got started, how they found the money they needed and how they went about it. But they also reveal how they had doubts, made mistakes and encountered frustrations along the way. Importantly, they also explain how they overcame these difficulties and turn a dream into a commercially viable reality.

Gutsy, inspiring and life affirming...if you have ever dreamt of starting up a business of your own, this book is for you.

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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Kogan page (3 Sep 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0749446269
  • ISBN-13: 978-0749446260
  • Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 1.8 x 21.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 84,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"A quiet reminder that with enough determination, a little
imagination and a spot of good luck, anything is possible."
-- Quality World

"Brilliantly captures the challenge of turning a big idea into a successful
business. Essential reading for every budding
entrepreneur." -- Sir Richard Branson

"Explains where to find the most promising business ideas and
crucially, how to determine if they will sell."
-- Personal Success

"Inspirational...A perfect read when you need a lift on a tough day." -- North West London Chamber News

"An insight into innovative thought processes." -- One Step

"Offers a feel good factor!" -- Lighting & Sound International

"Rather than dredging up the usual throng of software and banking kingpins, the individuals interviewed have taken rather more unusual routes to financial reward..." -- EasyJet

"Reveals the inspiration and the story behind the start of the business." -- Comms Dealer

"Serves as a quiet reminder that with enough determination, a little imagination and a spot of good luck, anything is possible." -- Quality World

"Throws light on the sort of person it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur." -- Management Today

Book Description

This book will help anyone looking to find a good idea which will make them millions by explaining how 30 successful entrepreneurs found their big idea and made it work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Proves that anyone can do it! 1 Sep 2006
By Jodie
Format:Hardcover
Essential reading for anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur but worries that they haven't got the 'spark' or inspiration to really set the world alight. This book shows how loads of normal people made their dreams come true by finding inspiration from everyday life and had the strength and determination to turn it into reality. The really inspiring message from this book is that anyone can do it if they really put their mind to it. And reading about what inspired other people will get you thinking it that way too, so you will find yourself bursting with ideas rather than stuck thinking 'I'd love to run my own business but I just don't know what to do.' Buy this for anyone who wants to break out of the rat race!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great insights and inspiration for any would be entrepreneur 13 Feb 2007
By Duncan C
Format:Hardcover
I really loved this book and totally disagree with Avid Reader's comments. Was he even reading the same book? He complains that the author Rachel Bridge has glossed over the entrepreneurs challenges and problems but in fact every chapter is full of them. They are what make the stories so real. She tells the entrepreneurs stories in a very balanced way without hype or exageration with all the highs and lows laid bare and I think including any more detail would be tedious to read. Every one of these stories are brilliantly inspiring and I can't recommend it highly enough for any would be entrepreneur
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and inspiring 14 Feb 2007
By Ms. E. Jones
Format:Hardcover
I am cynical when it comes to business books, finding them too big and cumbersome but Rachel Bridge has entered the market with something new and refreshing.

I like her writing style and the case studies in both books are easily digestible. This is a "certainly recommend" to anyone who is thinking of starting a business or has ambitions for their own company growth.

Good job, Rachel!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant book
great book i have read it many times and never get bored, everybody should read it at least one and also in schools
Published 2 months ago by conic
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read with diverse business models
The idea to show how 30 different businesses got off the ground - with most of them being successful - was a sound one. This book makes an interesting read. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Duder
3.0 out of 5 stars Quick read
There are about 4 or 5 pages per business so you get the main idea of each subject really quickly. You can jump in and out at any stage, and I finished reading in about 4 hours (on... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2011 by Rhuey46
4.0 out of 5 stars In search of a spark, a bright idea - or both
Inspiration for a winning idea must be backed-up by a never say die attitude. However, it is that initial spark that sets it all in motion. Read more
Published on 21 May 2010 by Gaurav Sharma
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An interesting and readable book. It's always interesting to see what inspires others and how they make it. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by M. Rewhorn
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If you are thinking about starting a business, if you are a budding entrepreneur or already a successful entrepreneur or business person buy this book. Truly inspirational. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by Mr. Ewan A. Menzies
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
I found this book extremely inspiring. Although it does not go into great depth, the book offers insight into where to search for a new idea by showing many different case studies. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2007 by Kim-Kaol
5.0 out of 5 stars inspiring and addictive
It is said that the best business ideas are the simplest ones and this book is absolute proof. Every chapter makes you want to hit your head against a brick wall and say now why... Read more
Published on 5 July 2007 by Alex Cooper
3.0 out of 5 stars I agree with Avid Reader:
No business is up and running without any issues/problems. This book is inspiring but maybe too inspiring and not realistic. Read more
Published on 27 April 2007 by Bhavin Chandarana
3.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring but lacking in depth and detail
Sure it's inspiring reading, and I found the profiles interesting. However, I also found this book sadly lacking in depth and detail. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2007 by Avid Reader
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