This guide contains advice from 200 magnates and ",entrepreneurs", such as Ben Cohen (Ben and Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream), Fred Smith (Federal Express), Jay Pritzker (Hyatt Hotels) and Harold Geneen (ITT). Going beyond mere biography, the author draws from each interviewee's experiences to develop targeted lessons in entrepreneurship. Topics covered include: idea generation (",begin with a dream",), fear of failure (",myths that stop you",), risk-taking (",the trap of the attractive track",), business development (",chase the dream, not the rainbow",) and special considerations for women entrepreneurs. This book should appeal to both fledgling and current entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, bankers, accountants, lawyers and everyone who needs to understand entrepreneurs to deal with them better.

Zusammenfassung
Top praise for this unique inside look at the winning secrets of successful entrepreneurship: A great reference guide that I wish had been available when I started my business back in 1951!--Lillian Vernon, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Lillian Vernon Corporation. What a boost to the entrepreneurial spirit! After reading Entrepreneurs Are made Not Born, those who have hesitated will be inspired to make their dream a reality.--Jay Pritzker, Hyatt Hotels. Excellent book--a must read.--Peter J. Shea, CEO, Entrepreneur Magazine. Shefsky really understands entrepreneurs--Must reading for anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur, and especially for those who finance, work with, or study entrepreneurs.--Don Jacobs, Dean, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.
Titel
Entrepreneurs Are Made Not Born
Untertitel
Secrets From 200 Successful Entrepreneurs
EAN
9780071781572
ISBN
978-0-07-178157-2
Format
E-Book (epub)
Veröffentlichung
08.07.1993
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Anzahl Seiten
205
Jahr
2011
Untertitel
Englisch