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Edge, April 2003

".if you are thinking of starting you won business, read this book..a fascinating read.." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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“…This is an engaging read, as well as a useful guide to starting a business...” (Financial Times, 10 February 04)

"entrepreneur′s bible" (Eve, March 2006)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Right on the Money ..., 1 Jun 2006

By	Emile AULD (Manchester) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've read a number of books on how to start a business.

The only criticism of this book that I will accept is that it is sketchy on details, and you may have to supplement it with a more specialised book on starting a small business.

However I think this was also a strength of the book. Instead of drowning you in details, they get to the point really quickly, and describe the key things that you need to do. I also kept finding myself thinking that the points they were making were right on the money.

I reject the critcism that they come from such a priviledged background, that success was assured. I think that this is missing the whole point of the book. Whatever your starting circumstances are, you can follow these steps and establish a business. It may happen quicker if you have a lot of money already, and you may not have to juggle a day job at the same time.

However if you really want to do it, you can, whatever you started with. There are plenty of examples of people who've done this from all sorts of backgrounds.

So the real issue with this book is whether the information in it is likely to help you start up your own business.

I think this book definitely achieves that.

The approach they give you is spot on. Even better than that, is how they demystify some of the steps, and encourage anybody to have a go at it. Most of it isn't rocket science. Some of the steps may require some technical assistance, but they make it clear that a lot of that assistance can be obtained for free, if you are proactive enough to go and look at what's available.

I found this book useful and inspiring, and not just as a good read. It's a genuine guide to what you need to do to start a business.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Yes, they can ... but the Hashemis aren't "anyones", 26 Feb 2004

By	Barton Keyes "barton keyes" (England) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

First things first -- there is a lot of very good advice in this book; it's engagingly written and easily absorbed.

But it is hardly fair for the Hashemis to regard themselves as just like "anyone" or even as "normal". Not everybody's father gives them �10000 to play with to teach them about investment (and writes off the loss without a qualm) and not everyone does a quick review and finds all their friends are investment bankers or top-flight lawyers (with the resulting contacts). Hardly the ordinary man or woman's experience. Taking a risk when you are young, single and aren't going to wreck your whole life by a mistake you can pick yourself up from is a different kettle of fish from when you are mortgaged, with a home and family to support. The Hashemis do inhabit a different world from the majority of their likely readers.

But that's a criticism more of the impression given by the choice of title than of the book itself. Even after aiming off for the self-confidence brought about by the silver spoon/over-achieving background, you still have a very good book with lots of good advice But as an antidote to the Pollyanna tone of the Hashemis, temper your decision by reading boo.hoo by Ernst Malmsten as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Inspirational, 30 May 2006

By	Supriyo Chaudhuri "Supriyo Chauduri" (London, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is two books blended into one [just like coffee] - one, the human story of building coffee republic, the soul searching of Sahar and Bobby after their father's death, the journey, the obstacles and goof-ups and all; the other, more like a business book, with 57 laws, advise and sample business plans etc. From the structure, it seemed that the authors wanted to make it the latter - a business advise book. I have, however, given a 5-star to the former, the human story.

Dont read it if you are just looking for how to start a business handbook. There are those free guides from Business Link which will do better. Not only that - once you read this book, you may start feeling that you got to be incredibly lucky and well-placed [read the comments about going without an income for two years in other reviews] to become an entrepreneur. That's not the morale of this story here, at all.

But if you are looking for a real story how people build a business, you will find it right here. All in the package - starting with the motivation [Father's death and introspection in this case], the idea [Not a new microchip, but something they noticed and enjoyed in US], the development [Sahar moving around with a camera in New York, the business plan, the failures] and the actual process of business [getting a site, a loan, suppliers, employees and customers, complete with goof-ups and strokes of luck].

The best bit of the book? You will have to wait till the end. No, I am not trying to give out the plot - but I am sure you will discover why this real, humane story of entrepreneurship deserved a 5-star.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not the book I was hoping for
I bought this book because I was interested in the story of Coffee Republic, not because I wanted to be instructed on how to be an entrepreneur. Read more

Published 3 days ago by Sulkyblue

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story and thoroughly enjoyable book
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend to those interested in starting their own business.

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Published 2 months ago by Niranjan Waghmare

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
great read - very motivational, easy to read, a truly inspirational story. Could not put the book down. Would recommend to all.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Smell the coffee...
Written in an easy relaxing and almost conversational style this book was an exhilarating and inspiring read. Read more

Published 17 months ago by B. Anthony

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable but not detailed enough
I found this book to be a great story, and certainly an interesting insight into the beginnings of a household brand. Read more

Published 18 months ago by Rob Bell

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, informative & just flippin' fantastic...
I'm just in the process of setting up my own shop; it's been a harrowing process and I've found that hearing the experiences of other people has kept me going and brought back my... Read more

Published on 24 Oct 2007 by me, neeny.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great inspiration
This is a must read if you're thinking of starting your own business. It's far broader than just the industry it covers, and it's a real story you can follow anticipating the next... Read more

Published on 11 Sep 2007 by lizzi1714

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, but more than a little smug...
Sahar Hashemi comes from a well-heeled back ground and seems to have easy access to capital. The book covers the issues in setting up Coffee Republic - but there didn't seemed to... Read more

Published on 22 Jun 2007 by Mr. Robert Woolley

5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy for any budding entrepreneurs
I read this book over 2 days and couldn't put it down, the founders of Coffee Republic truly are talented in many more ways than one. Read more

Published on 8 May 2007 by D. Wearn

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
This is a great read, well written, and highly inspirational. Proves that sucessful business ideas can come from the simplest of conversations. Read more

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