Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Branson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:384
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreBusiness and management
ISBN/Barcode 9780753515037
ClassificationsDewey:338.04092
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations none

Publishing Details

Publisher Ebury Publishing
Imprint Virgin Books
Publication Date 2 July 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson reveals the secrets to success in business 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 Biography

Sir Richard Branson is a global entrepreneur, adventurer and founder of the Virgin Group, one of the world's most recognised and respected brands. He is the international bestselling author of seven books, including the classic Losing My Virginity and the new autobiography Finding My Virginity. He lives on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, is married to Joan, father to Holly and Sam and proud grand-dude to five grandchildren.

Reviews

A timely book on business * Daily Mail * An interesting read * The Economist *