Business Adventures PDF Book

Author : John Brooks
Publisher : Open Road Media
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781497638853
File Size : 23,9 Mb
Total Download : 751

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Book Summary: “Business Adventures remains the best business book I’ve ever read.” —Bill Gates, The Wall Street Journal What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. Longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks’s insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history repeats itself. Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform readers . . . Business Adventures is truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best.

Author : John Brooks
Publisher : Open Road Media
Release : 2015-05-14
Category : Uncategorized
ISBN : 1473611520
File Size : 27,8 Mb
Total Download : 750

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Book Summary: 'The best business book I've ever read.' Bill Gates, Wall Street Journal 'The Michael Lewis of his day.' New York Times What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety. These notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks's insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history really does repeat itself. This business classic written by longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks is an insightful and engaging look into corporate and financial life in America.

Author : Sam Calagione
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Release : 2011-01-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 111806187X
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Total Download : 115

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Book Summary: Updated business wisdom from the founder of Dogfish Head, the nation's fastest growing independent craft brewery Starting with nothing more than a home brewing kit, Sam Calagione turned his entrepreneurial dream into a foamy reality in the form of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, one of America's best and fastest growing craft breweries. In this newly updated Second Edition, Calagione offers a deeper real-world look at entrepreneurship and what it takes to operate and grow a successful business. In several new chapters, he discusses Dogfish's most innovative marketing ideas, including how social media has become an integral part of the business model and how other small businesses can use it to catch up with bigger competitors. Calagione also presents a compelling argument for choosing to keep his business small and artisanal, despite growing demand for his products. Updated to offer a more complete look at what it takes to keep a small business booming An inspiring story of renegade entrepreneurialism and the rewards of dreaming big, working hard, and thinking unconventionally Shows how to use social media to reach new customers and grow a business For any entrepreneur with a dream, Brewing Up a Business, Second Edition presents an enlightening, in-depth look at what it takes to succeed on their own terms.

Author : John Brooks
Publisher : Unknown
Release : 1963
Category : Business
ISBN : UCAL:B4385183
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Total Download : 157

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Author : Sir Richard Branson
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2008-09-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780753515884
File Size : 10,9 Mb
Total Download : 224

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Book Summary: In Business Stripped Bare, Sir Richard Branson shares the inside track on his life in business and reveals the incredible truth about his most risky, brilliant and audacious deals. Discover why Virgin tried to take on one of the world's biggest superbrands, how Virgin Mobile USA holds the record as the fastest company in history to generate revenues of over one billion dollars (faster than Microsoft, Google and Amazon) and how Richard is the only person in the world to have built eight billion-dollar companies from scratch in eight different sectors. Combining invaluable advice with the remarkable and candid inside stories of Virgin's greatest achievements, as well as some of its setbacks, Business Stripped Bare is a dynamic, inspirational and truly original guide to success in business and in life. Whether you are an executive, an entrepreneur or are just starting out, Richard strips business down to show how you can succeed and make a difference.

Author : Sam Calagione
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Release : 2005-05-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471739968
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Total Download : 612

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Book Summary: Entrepreneurial dreams do come true! Starting with nothing more than a home brewing kit, Sam Calagione founded Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and made it America's fastest growing independent beer. This unconventional business story reveals how Calagione found success by dreaming big, working hard, and thinking differently-and how you can do it too. "Rarely is a book as good as a beer but this one is. It's written with humor, humility, and passion, essential ingredients for any entrepreneur." -Bob Guccione Jr. founder of Spin magazine and Gear magazine "Brewing Up a Business will inspire both entrepreneurs and aspiring small business people to have the confidence in following their dreams." -Jim Davis Chairman and CEO of New Balance "Sam Calagione embodies the spirit of a true Delaware entrepreneur. Starting out as the smallest brewery in the nation, Sam's ambition, acute business sense, and vision have allowed Dogfish Head Craft Brewery to successfully enter an extremely competitive market as Dogfish Head continues to leave an indelible mark on the beer industry." -Ruth Ann Minner Governor of Delaware "Everything you want to know about succeeding in business you can learn from beer. At least you can if it's the remarkable story of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Brewing Up a Business is like a 'how-to' manual for entrepreneurs. With humor, creativity, and wisdom, Sam Calagione has crafted a new kind of business book that's as unique as his great beer!" -Joe Calloway author of Becoming a Category of One and Indispensable

Author : José Domingo
Publisher : Nobrow
Release : 2012
Category : Businessmen
ISBN : 1907704531
File Size : 38,8 Mb
Total Download : 205

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Book Summary: A Japanese businessman heads home after a regular day at the office. He doesn't know it yet, but a long succession of strange and fantastical events is about to be thrown at him. This simple plot is the basis of the book, and everything that happens in each panel is the inspiration for the next one forming a free flowing rocking and rolling adventure with some of the most eye-catching artwork you will see this year. A gorgeous book previously published in Spanish and French Won Best Book Award at the 2012 Ficomic Festival in Barcelona, Spain Visually stunning and based around a truly original concept José Domingo lives in La Coruña, Spain.

Author : James Halloran
Publisher : Unknown
Release : 2014
Category : New business enterprises
ISBN : 1937589447
File Size : 31,8 Mb
Total Download : 397

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Book Summary: A concise, practical guide to entrepreneurship written by a business expert with several decades of success to share including real-life examples, case studies, tips from small business owners, and detailed advice from experts, this step-by-step, interactive guide gives entrepreneurs the tools to start and manage a small business. Provocative questions and exercises provide aspiring business owners with a better understanding of their personal strengths and weaknesses, helping them avoid the most common mistakes and get a leg up on the competition. The book analyzes whether entrepreneurial initiative is appropriate for a given person’s circumstances, talents, and resources and explores how to build a personal entrepreneur profile, develop career objectives, and make sound business decisions, informed by the real-life experiences of other entrepreneurs.