If you take a look at any of my businesses, and you know what my influences in business are, you’ll see how much I’ve taken from the world around me and used it as an inspiration to build.
Category: Book Shelf
reviews on some of the latest business books from some of the leading business authors and writers
Reviewed: English Contract Law by Professor Mark Watson-Gandy
Business relies on contracts, and mistakes made during the preparation of a binding commercial agreement can prove very costly down the line.
Friction/Reward: Be Your Customer’s First Choice by Richard Hammond
Consumers are now firmly in the driving seat and businesses have no option but to go along for the ride.
Review: Fraser Doherty 48 Hour Start-Up
The expectations that I had for this book were very much confounded. I had merely imagined it would include repetitive lectures, constant pep talks and obvious, boring guidelines in regards to starting your own business – how wrong was I?
Review: The Cheat Code
Brian Wong tells us the secret of how to make progress faster than everyone else using his “Cheats”. As he has raised over $24 million in venture capital to start his own company by the age of 25 I’m willing to believe him.
Saving Jaguar by Sir John Egan
Facing countless challenges along the way, Sir John Egan explains how he managed to rebuild one of Britain’s most iconic companies in ‘Saving Jaguar’.
Book Shelf: The Independent Director by Gerry Brown
Currently Chairman of Novaquest Capital Management, a private equity firm focused on life sciences, Gerry Brown explains why risk management and analysis moved to centre stage.
Book Shelf: The Commando Entrepreneur by Damian McKinney
Former Royal Marine Damian McKinney follows the success of his previous book, ‘The Commando Way’, by sharing how his career in the military helped shaped his career in business.
Book shelf: Cultivate by Morag Barrett
Individual efforts only go so far. When working as part of a business or company, teamwork is the name of the game. But how do you turn that team spirit into your advantage?
Book Shelf: The Reputation Economy by Michael Fertik
CEO of Reputation.com and one of Silicon Valley’s leading futurists, Michael Fertik explains why your reputation, to a large extent, determines who you are.
Ten quotes to help you gain perspective in business
10 great quotes that will help you regain your perspective in business.
Book Shelf: ‘Looptail’ by Bruce Poon Tip
A New York Times bestseller, Bruce Poon Tip’s ‘Looptail’ is a first person reenactment of how he grew his business, G Adventures, into the worlds most successful adventure travel company.
Book Shelf: How To Fly A Horse by Kevin Ashton
As a technology pioneer at MIT and as the leader of three successful start-ups, Kevin Ashton shares his story behind the history of creativity and innovation.
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Book Shelf: Beyond Measure by Margaret Heffernan
A popular TED speaker, entrepreneur and author Margaret Heffernan and her latest book ‘Beyond Measure’ teaches businesses and their employees how small changes to their company can make the biggest difference.
