- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Kogan Page; 2 edition (3 April 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 074945542X
- ISBN-13: 978-0749455422
- Product Dimensions: 1.9 x 14.6 x 22.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 270,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Rachel Bridge's inspiring book has perfectly summed up the passion, the commitment and the sheer excitement of being an entrepreneur." -- Sir Richard Branson
—www.thinkpinkinc.co.uk, January 2005
"For business owners and entrepreneurs everywhere this book is an inspirational read...a well balanced overview of today’s entrepreneur."
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The thrill of being an entrepreneur and giving shape to your own business model is unparalleled but the harsh reality is that more than half of all start-up businesses in the UK fail within the first year. Each year thousands of hopefuls try their hand and each year thousands fail. So what is this fine line between success and failure one wonders? Rachel Bridge, the Enterprise Editor of The Sunday Times, sets about finding the answer each week from those who have made it. Her column 'How I Made It' appears in the Business section of The Sunday Times and attracts a huge amount of interest and comment from readers.
Drawing on the success of her weekly column, comes 'How I Made It : 40 successful entrepreneurs reveal'. The adapted book, 'How I Made It' is a snapshot of entrepreneurial success by 40 of today's successful business owners in the UK. Each piece takes the form of an interview with a successful entrepreneur. The entrepreneurs have been chosen by the author from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds, but in each case the focus of the interviews is on ordinary people that readers can relate to and learn from. They are individuals who started their business from scratch and managed to turn it into a success without the help of influential friends or access to large funds.
In profile format, Bridge probes into the mind of these entrepreneurs detailing their backgrounds, early careers, aspirations and motivation. The interviews chart each of the so- called 'maverick's' rise to success and their current financial worth at the top of their game. But its not all ranting and raving about their success. The entrepreneurs also reveal where they stumbled, what mistakes they made and how they learnt from the experience. The interviewees share with the reader their own business philosophy. One can follow their ups and downs via this book and look to the future of one's own venture with renewed enthusiasm! It covers a wide range of companies from all sectors to give a well balanced overview of today's entrepreneurs and the challenges they have faced in an ever changing business climate.
Some of the 40 entrepreneurs featured in the book include: Lizzie Van (founder of Organix brands), Darren Richards (founder of DatingDirect.com), Maria Kempinska, (founder of Jongleurs), Rosemary Conley (founder of theHip & Thigh Diet), Zahid Kasim (founder of Café Lazeez), Charlie Bigham (founder of Bighams), Harry Cragoe (founder of PJ Smoothies) Heather Gilchrist (founder of Happitots) and Ted Smart (founder of The Book People). The author acknowledges that there is no blueprint towards becoming a successful entrepreneur and no right or wrong way to go about it. What is needed is the right attitude and determination. In this book you hear how those who have made it struck the right chord. If you are a budding entrepreneur and currently run your own business, then Bridge's book is of immense inspirational value which sort of supersedes the fact that it is a thoroughly good read.
43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It's a great read - lively and informative and tells you exactly how top enterpreneurs such as Rosemary Conley and Mark Ellingham - the guy behind Rough Guides - made it, including the times they made mistakes or the times they got a lucky break, which is often the good bit that other books and profiles leave out. There's a whole range of people covered in the book so it is really interesting and I think it would make a really good present for anyone stuck in a boring job who is thinking about setting out on their own. It is also a great nosy look into the minds of self-made millionaires! And any book recommended by Richard Branson has to be worth a look...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I've read a couple similar to this book, but this is the best.
The profiles are written well,are up to date with the credit crunch etc, explain their differing situations and inspirations and are just the right length to make this book a must for anyone interested in how ideas were borne, and how to make your ideas become a reality.
The profiles are written well,are up to date with the credit crunch etc, explain their differing situations and inspirations and are just the right length to make this book a must for anyone interested in how ideas were borne, and how to make your ideas become a reality.
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Great little book. Very readable.
This book is very easy to read and gives the views of 40 successful, although not necessarily well known, entrepreneurs. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Mcshane
Not altogether inspiring
These 40 brief accounts of entrepreneurs who made it big make for an entertaining read, but not an altogether inspiring one. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Grace Rostoker
FASCINATING
OH, I LOVE THIS BOOK NO END I WAS SORRY IT HAD TO END, I JUST ENJOYED READING EVERYTHING ABOUT HOW ENTRPRENEURS STARTED. Read more
Published 14 months ago by butterfly
good book easy to read
I just got envy from the successfulness of these ppl ! i just got depressed :) , but it was a joy to read !
Published 18 months ago by ali
Good broad brush stroke book on entrepreneurs.
The book does not go into deep detail on the subjects but does a wonderful job of keeping the reader interested. Read more
Published 18 months ago by eeoodares
Exellent Insperation
I must say this is a really easy read book which can give real insperation, i love reading success stories and hopefully i will be in this book in a few years. GREAT
Published 23 months ago by Hilary Allen
A worthy investment
I'm not an entrepreneur and have no intention of becoming one (at least not yet!), however I found this a fascinating and inspiring read. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2008 by Mr. M. K. Egan
underwhelming - should have different title...
This is a book of success stories, each about 4-5 pages long. Its nice to read these stories, but if you're looking for real "how to" jewels of wisdom for making it in business... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2008 by Mr. T. Baker
Outstanding inspiration!
With phrases such as "failure cannot live with persistance" and / or ideas like "invent the rules", Rachel Bridge presents a brilliant short stories' collection of people who one... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2007 by Othon Leon
Recommended
If you need inspiration or are just having a hard time of things in your bussiness then I can suggest picking this up. Read more
Published on 15 July 2007 by Mr. N. A. Perks
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