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The Second Bounce Of The Ball: Turning Risk Into Opportunity [Kindle Edition]

Ronald Cohen (Author)

4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews) |

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'one of the best books written on entrepreneurship in recent years' (FINANCIAL TIMES )

'The book sets out the principles of successful entrepreneurial behaviour... a detailed cookbook, making Cohen the Delia Smith of the entrepreneurial world.' (Mario Pisani NEW STATESMAN )

'a most valuable and instructive bible about how to move your enterprise forward and maneuver past early limitations and obstacles' (FORBES )

"a tour-de-force covering both the economic history of entrepreneurship and private equity...and real, experience-based stories about successes and failures that are designed to make the reader assess their own entrepreneurial potential' (THE BUSINESS ECONOMIST )

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'The book sets out the principles of successful entrepreneurial behaviour... a detailed cookbook, making Cohen the Delia Smith of the entrepreneurial world.'

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 908 KB
Print Length: 304 pages
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson (18 Sep 2008)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B002U94SDE
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Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #104,034 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

A must read about entrepreneurship. 26 Nov 2007

By Practitioner

Format:Hardcover

In his book, The Second Bounce Of The Ball, Sir Ronald Cohen eloquently reveals his fundamental rules of entrepreneurial strategy. Rather than writing another textbook that focuses on the technical details of starting a business, Cohen focuses on the core issues any leader must consider when facing such challenge. More than anything, the book reads as if you are having a one-on-one honest discussion with Cohen, in which he is answering the sort of dilemmas that every entrepreneur encounters. For those of us who are not fortunate enough to have direct access to someone with such vast expertise in this field, the book is an invaluable resource. As an aspiring entrepreneur, I found it to be very relevant and effective, therefore I highly recommend it.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Excellent read - Real insight into a great business mind 30 Nov 2007

By Aspiring Entrepreneur

Format:Hardcover

This is an excellent book. It's not a handbook on how to become an entrepreneur, rather the author discusses the attributes one requires to be a successful entrepreneur. Anyone who has ever thought about going into business should definately read this. If you read the book, then question your own inclination to go into business, you'll definately find some very interesting answers. This book will force you think carefully, and analytically about your potential business opportunities - and just how to exploit them.

The book is like having a conversation with Cohen, that in itself is worth moret than the cost of the book. Well worth the time,and money.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Inspiring and insightful 8 Mar 2008

By P. Doherty

Format:Hardcover

This book stands out as an inspiring and insightful summary of a business career conducted at the highest level. The realism around rejection rates of business plans and the time needed to grow a credible PE business are worth noting. The variety of industries into which Sir Ronald has successfully committed capital is a testament to his hard work, keen intellect and open mind. I recommend the book unreservedly to both those with capital to invest and those who are in need of financing.

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I wish I had read it when I was 26!!

My own passionate interest in entrepreneurship and leadership has led me over the years to read dozens of books on the subjects and this book is the best I have read by a big... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Will McKee

Worthwhile read

An excellent book to focus the mind of would be entrepreneurs. Nothing you probably don't already know but laid out brilliantly.

Published 3 months ago by P. Mccrann

Establishing a PE Fund

Great book about the establishment of Apax and Cohens take on Investments. Has some useful comments on selecting and building teams (McKinsey style), investment appraisal and... Read more

Published 17 months ago by N. Jensen

Excellent view into a horribly successful VC

Very insightful and interesting view into the life and career of one of the worlds' most successful venture capitalist. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Mark Crawford

A Fantastic Book

I dont think I have ever felt more propeeled to review a book than with this one. It is not that Cohen says anything remarkable or visionary, it is that he shares his undoubted... Read more

Published on 11 Sep 2009 by C. Mooney

Definetly evokes a few thoughts

I was recently recommended this book after watching an online interview with Karen Darby a successful UK entrepreneur. Read more

Published on 7 Sep 2009 by Gavin Pereira

Best business book I have read, bar none!

If you are ambitious about being successful in business, read this book. Yes it is a routemap for entrepreneurs, but the qualities and advice are relevant to anyone wanting to... Read more

Published on 10 April 2009 by SII WOM

Insight from a legend

Sir Cohen is a legend, he is smart and highly driven - track record is amazing. There is a lot here which would give anyone starting out in enterprise a massive kick start. Read more

Published on 30 Dec 2008 by Mr. A. King

Excellent

This book is excellent. I read it cover-to-cover in just a few days. I even found myself walking home from the train station whilst reading as I couldn't put it down once I'd... Read more

Published on 28 April 2008 by M. Ambrose

An extraordinary combination of theory & experience gave rise to a...

Excellent book, a must-read; most importantly, a very different one compared to many others on the subject. Read more

Published on 4 April 2008 by Jan Sramek

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