The Beermat Entrepreneur

The Beermat Entrepreneur
Author: Mike Southon
Publisher: Financial Times/Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Entrepreneurship
ISBN: 9780273720980

Every business starts with a bright idea, and many a bright idea has been hatched in a pub - scribbled on a nearby discarded beermat. But how do you turn the moment of inspiration into a well oiled plan? who do you need to talk to? How do you find the cash to back the idea? How many people do you need to work with to get the idea off the ground? And how on earth do you find them? This book tells you exactly how to convert your jotted notes into a big and successful business. It takes you step-by-step, with no jargon, no complex theory and no visits to arrogant pinstriped venture capitalists who aren't really interested in just 'an idea'. This revised edition follows the same successful format of the previous editions with new up to the minute advice including: how to work with a bank to your greatest benefit, a new expanded section on growing your business and how to handle the 20-plus employee stage. Using these tried and tested techniques, your beermat inspiration could become reality.

Sales on a Beermat

Sales on a Beermat
Author: Mike Southon
Publisher: Century
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2008-08-07
Genre: Sales management
ISBN: 9781847940063

Many companies fail because they get their sales wrong - probably more than for any other reason, including finance. Companies with excellent products, able people and good-looking marketing plans: none of these matter if real live customers are not persuaded to write out real live cheques. Sales on a Beermat, by the team that bought you The Boardroom Entrepreneur, is the antidote to this. It dispels the myths that prevent people from doing sales excellently - that sales is somehow flashy and dishonest. It replaces these myths with the truth, that in the modern business, everybody sells. It explains how, outlining the sales roles for the whole team, from technical people to the 'sales cornerstone' at the heart of the operation. Sales on a Beermat is for everybody who knows they have to sell, but is afraid of the process, and for anybody who does sell, who is determined to make it a key part of their business' strategy.

The Beermat Entrepreneur

The Beermat Entrepreneur
Author: Mike Southon
Publisher: Pearson UK
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2018-09-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1292243856

The 2018 Edition has been radically updated whilst maintaining all of the classic advice from earlier, successful editions. “This book changed my life and helped me found an international business that eventually sold for many millions of pounds. If only I’d found it sooner!” Justin Gayner, Founder, ChannelFlip “This book is packed with brilliant advice which will give you the confidence to develop wings and fly high as you throw yourself into your new business.” Henrietta Morrison, Founder, Lily’s Kitchen" ‘I recommend this book to any aspiring entrepreneur.’ Sir Charles Dunstone CVO, Founder, Carphone Warehouse “If you want to know how to successfully grow a company, this is the book for you!” Brendan Robinson, Founder, Village Vet This business book is great for leaders, middle managers and entrepreneurs interested in the following categories; SMALL BUSINESSES START-UP BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Beermat Entrepreneur helps you convert your jotted notes about your business idea into a big and successful business. With wit and humour, this quick-to-read and simple-to-use book could turn your beermat inspiration into reality. You’ve got a bright idea. An idea that you think maybe, just maybe, could become a brilliant business. But what next? The Beermat Entrepreneur is the answer. It takes you through all the crucial stages between those first notes on a beermat and a business that is sound, lasting and profitable. It tells you what the other books don’t – the lessons that most people have to learn by bitter experience; the tricks that all entrepreneurs wish somebody had told them before they set out. From testing your idea and finding a mentor, through selecting and motivating the right people and securing your first customer, to deciding when to ‘go for growth’ – this is the guide to turning good ideas into real businesses. Revised and updated completely, this classic book for entrepreneurs contains the distilled wisdom of serially successful entrepreneur Mike Southon and is packed with advice and insight for any aspiring business person, either within an existing company or thinking of starting up on their own. Happy Reading! Please do share your thoughts with us.

Myths About Doing Business in China

Myths About Doing Business in China
Author: H. Chee
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2004-10-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230508863

China is rapidly becoming an economic superpower, yet has a very different business culture that is often misunderstood outside of China. This can result in costly financial and strategic errors. This book confronts the myths about China and Chinese business practice and gives the reader a clear understanding of the culture and how to engage with it successfully.

Perfect Written English

Perfect Written English
Author: Chris West
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2008-09-04
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1407004549

Perfect Written English is an indispensable guide to mastering grammar and improving your writing style. Written by Chris West, a professional author and writing consultant, it tells you everything you need to know about writing fluently and convincingly, from the correct way to use commas to the most persuasive structure for an argument. With helpful tips on avoiding common mistakes and practical sections on writing everything from personal webpages to corporate sales reports, Perfect Written English has all you need to make sure you get your message across elegantly and effectively. The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear and straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your baby's name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-and-tested tips, each book contains all you need to get it right first time.

Walking With Tigers

Walking With Tigers
Author: Frank Furness
Publisher: Piatkus
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2012-10-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1405522445

Frank Furness is recognised as one of the world's top motivators, speakers and trainers, helping salespeople, marketers, managers and executives at companies in over 40 countries. In Walking with Tigers, Furness shares valuable lessons he has learned from his decade of observing and working with leaders in large and small businesses, and offers unique insights into what it takes to succeed, both in business and in life. Collecting stories from achievers of all levels and from all over the world, Walking with Tigers explores the key characteristics associated with top performance. Issues of persistence, integrity, confidence, focus, discipline, organisation and more are illuminated through Frank's own experience, as well as tales from those he has worked with. His book will help you plan your own road to success - and, more importantly, achieve dramatic results. Improved sales, higher productivity, bigger profits, a greater sense of fulfilment - Walking with Tigers will show you how all of it is within your grasp.

The Freelance Bible

The Freelance Bible
Author: Alison Grade
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2020-03-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0241399491

'Finally! The book that millions of people have been crying out for. An empowering guide of how to use your work to achieve independence, inspiration and - crucially - balance' Bruce Daisley, author of The Joy of Work and VP,Twitter You want to go freelance. You want to make your career work for you, on your terms and determined by your own definition of success. You want autonomy, flexibility and variety. But where do you start? In The Freelance Bible, award-winning entrepreneur and freelancer, Alison Grade, guides you through absolutely everything that you need to know to start your successful self-employed life. Starting from day one, she will help you develop your personal brand, pick up the financial essentials, grow your client base, manage your work-life balance, negotiate deals and value your time as you become more established. This is your complete guide to turning your talent into a fulfilling and sustainable career. 'Alison strikes an excellent and inspirational balance; sharing tips and advice that help you work out how to be secure in insecurity and ace the journey to becoming a freelancer' Alex Mahon CEO, Channel 4

Packed - The Food Entrepreneur's Guide

Packed - The Food Entrepreneur's Guide
Author: Tessa Stuart
Publisher: Stamford Brook Press
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2013-04-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9780957602809

Are you a food producer entrepreneur? Then this book is for you! How did the founders of innocent drinks, G'NOSH and MOMA! beat thousands of other fabulous food entrepreneurs to win a space on supermarket shelves? And once they were there, how did they win the battle to convince sceptical, time-strapped shoppers to try them over more established brands? Tessa Stuart knows how, because she helped them do it. In this practical, inspirational book, she draws on her 15 years in the food industry to reveal a tried and tested set of principles for getting you from idea, to a product on the shelf, and to being THE next household name. "Got a great food or drink product that no one knows about? Need to grow sales? This book will show you how to ROCK your pack's on-shelf impact, to give your business the very best chance of being seen, heard, noticed and bought." Charlotte Knight, founder and owner of G'NOSH Dips

Artificial Intelligence For Dummies

Artificial Intelligence For Dummies
Author: John Paul Mueller
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2018-03-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1119467586

Step into the future with AI The term "Artificial Intelligence" has been around since the 1950s, but a lot has changed since then. Today, AI is referenced in the news, books, movies, and TV shows, and the exact definition is often misinterpreted. Artificial Intelligence For Dummies provides a clear introduction to AI and how it’s being used today. Inside, you’ll get a clear overview of the technology, the common misconceptions surrounding it, and a fascinating look at its applications in everything from self-driving cars and drones to its contributions in the medical field. Learn about what AI has contributed to society Explore uses for AI in computer applications Discover the limits of what AI can do Find out about the history of AI The world of AI is fascinating—and this hands-on guide makes it more accessible than ever!

The Beermat Entrepreneur PDF eBook

The Beermat Entrepreneur PDF eBook
Author: Mike Southon
Publisher: Pearson UK
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2018-08-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1292243848

The 2018 Edition has been radically updated whilst maintaining all of the classic advice from earlier, successful editions. “This book changed my life and helped me found an international business that eventually sold for many millions of pounds. If only I’d found it sooner!” Justin Gayner, Founder, ChannelFlip “This book is packed with brilliant advice which will give you the confidence to develop wings and fly high as you throw yourself into your new business.” Henrietta Morrison, Founder, Lily’s Kitchen" ‘I recommend this book to any aspiring entrepreneur.’ Sir Charles Dunstone CVO, Founder, Carphone Warehouse “If you want to know how to successfully grow a company, this is the book for you!” Brendan Robinson, Founder, Village Vet This business book is great for leaders, middle managers and entrepreneurs interested in the following categories; SMALL BUSINESSES START-UP BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Beermat Entrepreneur helps you convert your jotted notes about your business idea into a big and successful business. With wit and humour, this quick-to-read and simple-to-use book could turn your beermat inspiration into reality. You’ve got a bright idea. An idea that you think maybe, just maybe, could become a brilliant business. But what next? The Beermat Entrepreneur is the answer. It takes you through all the crucial stages between those first notes on a beermat and a business that is sound, lasting and profitable. It tells you what the other books don’t – the lessons that most people have to learn by bitter experience; the tricks that all entrepreneurs wish somebody had told them before they set out. From testing your idea and finding a mentor, through selecting and motivating the right people and securing your first customer, to deciding when to ‘go for growth’ – this is the guide to turning good ideas into real businesses. Revised and updated completely, this classic book for entrepreneurs contains the distilled wisdom of serially successful entrepreneur Mike Southon and is packed with advice and insight for any aspiring business person, either within an existing company or thinking of starting up on their own. Happy Reading! Please do share your thoughts with us.