How to be a Successful Entrepreneur explains how to improve the odds and make your own luck. It will help you to steer clear of potentially catastrophic risks and errors while spotting and exploiting good opportunities. The author addresses crucial decisions such as: How do I recognise a good opportunity? When should I take a risk? When should I cut my losses? When is the best time to sell a thriving business? How do I know what's best for me? Full of fascinating real-life examples, referring to topics such as the failure of Barings bank and the success of Dyson, Dell computers and Patek Philippe, as well as business changing decisions made by companies such as Coca Cola, How to be a Successful Entrepreneur is an essential read for anyone who wants their business to be on a solid footing.

300,000 small businesses fail each year in the UK alone Full of real-life examples, referring to topics such as the failure of Barings bank and the success of companies such as Dyson and Dell computers Helps people understand how to turn a good idea into a successful enterprise amidst risk and uncertainty

About the Author
Helga Drummond was previously a professor of Decision Sciences at the University of Liverpool where she now teaches 'Decision Making for Entrepreneurs' to MBA students. She is the author of numerous publications.

Reviews
"The author addresses crucial areas such as when to take risks, when to cut your losses and the best time to sell a thriving business" Making Money



Book Information
ISBN 9780749455149
Author Helga Drummond
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Kogan Page Ltd
Publisher Kogan Page Ltd
Weight(grams) 335g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 158mm * 14mm