- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (6 Dec 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340952334
- ISBN-13: 978-0340952337
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 131,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"This book will inspire you to achieve great success" (Philip Green, retail billionaire )
“The voice of lucrative experience” ( The Financial Times )
“Budding entrepeneurs everywhere have been eagerly awaiting the release of Tycoon, and the book is certainly one they will treasure” (The Herald )
“Tycoon may just be the book that kickstarts the rest of your life” (Sunday Business Post )
“The voice of lucrative experience” ( The Financial Times )
“Budding entrepeneurs everywhere have been eagerly awaiting the release of Tycoon, and the book is certainly one they will treasure” (The Herald )
“Tycoon may just be the book that kickstarts the rest of your life” (Sunday Business Post )
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This is the book that budding entrepreneurs everywhere have been waiting for.
Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones will demonstrate how anyone can become successful – you just need guts, determination and ideas.
In Tycoon, Peter offers his personal insight into the qualities and skills he believes every successful entrepreneur possesses. His Ten Golden Rules provide key building blocks for turning your ideas into successful businesses.
He shows how to road test your ideas, create momentum behind a project, inject investors with enthusiasm for your ideas, and how to have the courage to risk failing in order to see your vision become a money-spinning reality.
A hugely inspiring book - it’s the ultimate guide to thinking like a millionaire and becoming one.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
To be honest, I was entirely underwhelmed.
I like Peter Jones from what I've seen on Dragons Den.
I really enjoy reading business books, having very recently read James Caan, Duncan Bannatyne, 3 Richard Branson books and the quite brilliant Felix Dennis' How to get Rich.
This book however left me feeling empty. With all of the aforementioned books I have looked forward to picking them back up again from the moment I put them down. Here though, I almost dreaded having to read it again.
But why?
It all comes down to one main thing. This doesn't feel like it's written by Peter Jones. It feels like it's written by a scholar, not an entrepreneur. And mostly, there's no personality that shines through in the writing. Simply bland.
I have about 30 pages left to read. Still not sure if I can face reading them.
If you want a business book and haven't read any of the ones mentioned above - pick them, not this.
I like Peter Jones from what I've seen on Dragons Den.
I really enjoy reading business books, having very recently read James Caan, Duncan Bannatyne, 3 Richard Branson books and the quite brilliant Felix Dennis' How to get Rich.
This book however left me feeling empty. With all of the aforementioned books I have looked forward to picking them back up again from the moment I put them down. Here though, I almost dreaded having to read it again.
But why?
It all comes down to one main thing. This doesn't feel like it's written by Peter Jones. It feels like it's written by a scholar, not an entrepreneur. And mostly, there's no personality that shines through in the writing. Simply bland.
I have about 30 pages left to read. Still not sure if I can face reading them.
If you want a business book and haven't read any of the ones mentioned above - pick them, not this.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
By some considerable distance the worst of the Den Quintet's books. Really struggles to get going - in fact it never really does. I read a lot and I just could not finish this one - even on attempt two I gave up. Buy Duncan's, James's and Theo's first then even Deborah's before you bother with this one. A real disappointment from a usually inspirational Peter Jones.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read approximately 20-30 books a year and have until now never stopped reading a book before I have finished it, but it was impossible to finish Tycoon! Peter Jones is really good in the show but as an author he is terrible. The money spent on this book was a complete waste, don't buy it.
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Little of anything new
Quite a boring read really and probably ghosted. Much of the business information can be found in any business books. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Conal McDuff
Easy
Have you thought about an easy read?
I will take this back to the shop for twice the price!
I will take this back to the shop for twice the price!
Published 15 months ago by Mnemonic
fabulous
ONCE I STARTED THIS BOOK I DIDN'T WANT TO PUT IT DOWN - IT'S ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. I RECOMMEND IT IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE WAY THAT YOU THINK.
Published 16 months ago by butterfly
Other books are interesting motivational etc. This covers a full start...
I don't really understand the criticism given to the book.
It is intended to give someone who knows nothing of business but is thinking of trying it all the guidance they... Read more
It is intended to give someone who knows nothing of business but is thinking of trying it all the guidance they... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. M. A. C. Day
Lots of information but ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz
This book contains a lot of information i.e. a lot of TEXT. I must admit that I found it quite difficult to read - it would have benefited from shorter paragraphs, shorter... Read more
Published 21 months ago by MR Matt Tan
Observe The Masses, Do The Opposite
Everyone encouraged me to not pick this book. It was this, it was that. This book is clearly a basic layout of what needs to be done. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Cameron
Inpsirational book
I bought this book for my boyfriend at Christmas as he owns his own business and is a fan of Peter Jones. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Ms. S. A. Mcloughlin
Dreadful
Neither a business newcomer or a seasoned professional will learn much from this book. Almost no inspiration or practical content....just pages of waffle. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2009 by Booksmith
I'm not sure the point of it
I am a big Peter Jones fan so I had high hopes but this book was neither one thing nor another. I like autobiographies but Tycoon didn't really tell his life story, and I like... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by Kelkoozee
You must buy this book if...
... you are thinking of setting up a business/have a business idea, in the process of a start-up, looking for new direction/advice... This is a MUST read! Read more
Published on 22 April 2009 by E45TY
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