Sophie Cornish and Holly Tucker are the founders of notonthehighstreet.com, an award-winning, multimillion-pound online marketplace selling 50,000 innovative, stylish products. But six short years ago they were maxing out their credit cards, trying to secure loans and crossing fingers that their big idea would take off. Now they've written down all the lessons they had to learn the hard way, drawing not just on their experience but also that of the 3,000 independent businesses they work with: from finance and marketing to PR and getting your workspace right. With startling honesty, they lay bare the truth about getting started while raising a young family at the same time. They believe that anyone should be able to achieve a great working life on their own terms. Here's how.
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'Cornish and Tucker's 'how we did it' business book is written in clear, jargon-free prose. Almost anyone, from a teenager with an entrepreneurial streak to the rest of us who wonder how we can pack more into our day or manage our finances better, will get something from this book' --Evening Standard
About the Author
Sophie's first job was as a beauty writer on a women's magazine, and since then her career has spanned journalism, cosmetic brand development, marketing and advertising as well as her own business styling private and corporate events. She lives in London with her husband Simon, and their children, Ollie, 15 and Honor, 13. Holly started working for an advertising agency at the age of 17, quickly landing a full-time job with them and working with Sophie for the first time. While selling ad space in magazine publishing she saw the opportunity to provide a new route to market for individual designer-makers. She lives in London with her partner Frank, and their son Harry, who is seven.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I first heard about this book, I had high hopes about what it could teach me. Spent yesterday reading it cover to cover and it's even better than I expected! Not just the things you learn about the nitty gritty necessities (marketing, fundraising, finance, business plans etc etc) but the other stuff too - what it's REALLY like to start a business when you've got a family at home and an honest account of the big highs and big lows the authors experienced themselves. The information (it showed me all the things I could apply to my own business model, rather than just listing facts and figures) and gives just the right amount of detail you need, and most importantly is written in plain English not business jargon. I just wish it had been out sooner so I could have saved money on the other books I forked out for that weren't nearly as comprehensive and accessible. All in all, I think it's an invaluable toolkit for anyone who wants to start their own company (and I think I've answered the reviewer below's question!) and I know my copy is going to be well thumbed before too long.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Maya
Format:Paperback
Oh come on... £80,000 as a start-up. If you are looking for tips on how to get started as a small business WITHOUT huge capital outlay, this book is not for you. The layout is far too chaotic, most of the advice is common sense and there are better business books out there.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By misskukie
Format:Paperback
I am a small business owner and wish I would have had a guide like this book when I first started my venture. The book provides a great insight of details many small start up-businesses can learn from and asks the right questions whether the initial idea is good enough to take it to the next level. The book is honest and witty, you won't regret buying it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good book if you're just starting out- maybe not quite so good if you...
I read quite a lot of business books, but this wasn't like any others I've read. It is a guide that really covers the basics, whereas I was hoping it would 'warm up' as the book... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Rhea Freeman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Fact Filled Book
This book is a great resource for those looking to start a new business! A must read and it's well designed too. :)
Published 11 days ago by GemmieV
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good read and very practical
Really enjoyed reading this. Nicely laid out and takes the reader from start to finish. I guess I need to start putting some of this into action though!
Published 12 days ago by Suzie Wong
5.0 out of 5 stars
cottage industry to international business
A realistic account of how two women started a business from scratch - from a kitchen table. They have pointed out the mistakes they made as they grew their business and have... Read more
Published 12 days ago by needlesandpens
2.0 out of 5 stars
total spill... all about them and their wealth
not a book for young business'. Its all about how they were able to call upon others to help them.
Not interesting. Read more
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Published 2 months ago by Ms. Rc Cudmore
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I was really hopeful when I chose this book as our business is in a similar line - online retail (and I love notonthehighstreet as a customer). Read more
Published 2 months ago by JackieMR
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
Really enjoyed this and has given me things to think about. Well worth the money and well worth reading. Glad I bought it
Published 3 months ago by MS JAYNE ANN ASPINALL
5.0 out of 5 stars
Currently in the midst of setting up my own business...
....and this book is fantastic. Everything you need to know and should consider about launching a business online, from marketing, business plans, market research and much, much... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sarah Kuraishe
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good read
This is a good read, particularly of you a a fan of the notonthehighstreet site, and interested on how the business grew. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Unravel
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I think their story of success is fantastic but I don't think their knowledge and insight really lends itself to most small business start-ups. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Inkers
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