Start-ups & Entrepreneurship

A fresh look at the boom in entrepreneurship and start-ups – and how it’s changing the world of work. Does it feel like everyone you know is thinking about starting a business? That’s because they are. In the last few years, new businesses have been launched in record numbers, with more of us than ever deciding to go it alone...

An all-access pass to one of Hollywood's most scandalous companies. Explosive Esquire Epic Financial Times Riveting Vanity Fair Sumner Redstone was the CEO of Hollywood's most powerful company - in charge of Indiana Jones and Star Wars, film studios and TV production companies, a fleet of private jets and tailor-made jewellery lines. He was notorious for his fearsome temper, his...

The complete original text of the timeless parables that have taught millions how to achieve financial success—now available in this beautiful collector’s edition. Anyone can build wealth and create the life they envision for themselves if they enlarge their financial understanding. As George S. Clason said, “Our acts can be no wiser than our thoughts. Our thinking can be no...

A graphic guide to setting up and running your own business - covering everything from funding and finance to social media and expansion. Discover everything you need to know to turn your big idea into a thriving business with this uniquely visual guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, explanatory illustrations, How to Start Your Own Business shows you how...

Want to know how to make quick progress – without waiting for a crisis to hit? International bestseller Dan Heath reveals all. Reset will help you get unstuck, shake off old habits, and overcome the inertia of the way things always work. Heath shares a framework, based on research in psychology and hundreds of interviews, to help you vault toward...

USA Today Bestseller In his sixth business book, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor Gary Vaynerchuk explores the twelve essential emotional skills that are integral to his life—and business—success and provides today’s (and tomorrow’s) leaders with critical tools to acquire and develop these traits. For decades, leaders have relied on “hard” skills to make smart decisions, while dismissing the importance of...

High Growth Handbook is the playbook for growing your startup into a global brand. Global technology executive, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor Elad Gil has worked with high-growth tech companies including Airbnb, Twitter, Google, Stripe, and Square as they've grown from small companies into global enterprises. Across all of these breakout companies, Gil has identified a set of common patterns...

In the thrilling realm of entrepreneurship, one is faced with critical decisions that can shape the destiny of an enterprise from its very inception. The Founder's Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman delves into these pivotal choices that can either lead to flourishing success or catastrophic failure. This comprehensive guide addresses the fundamental question every entrepreneur must ponder: should one build a...

Pattern Breakers by Mike Maples Jr and Peter Ziebelman is a ground-breaking exploration into the world of entrepreneurship that challenges conventional wisdom and provides a practical playbook for anyone looking to launch a start-up or create a new product. Based on years of extensive research and real-world examples, this book delves into the essence of what sets wildly successful companies...

Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop by Alba Donati is a captivating story that beautifully intertwines the charm of a small village with the enduring power of books. The narrative follows the author's journey as she trades her bustling life as a book publicist in Italy for the tranquillity of Lucignana, the tiny Tuscan village where she was born. Driven by...

The Algebra of Happiness by Scott Galloway is an insightful exploration of what it takes to lead a fulfilling and joyful life amidst the chaos of modern existence. This book is not just a self-help guide; it is a profound accumulation of Galloway's hard-won wisdom from his experiences as an entrepreneur, a professor, and a keen observer of human behaviour....

The Entrepreneurial State by Mariana Mazzucato offers a compelling and provocative re-examination of the common beliefs about innovation and the roles of the public and private sectors in fostering economic growth. This bestselling exposé unveils the often-overlooked role of the state in driving groundbreaking advancements and highlights the dangers of ignoring this critical truth. Conventional wisdom suggests that innovation thrives...

The Ultimate Sales Letter, 4th Edition by Dan S. Kennedy is an indispensable guide for anyone looking to master the craft of persuasive writing in today's fast-paced digital world. This authoritative manual covers the secrets behind writing compelling sales letters that capture attention and motivate readers to take action, helping businesses boost their conversions and sales. In an era dominated...

'An amazing portrait of how grifters came to be called visionaries and high finance lost its mind.' Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit The definitive inside story of WeWork, its audacious founder, and the company's epic unravelling from the journalists who first broke the story wide open. In 2001, Adam Neumann arrived in New York after five...

Just read it. — Elon Musk The dramatic inside story of the first four historic flights that launched SpaceX—and Elon Musk—from a shaky startup into the world's leading-edge rocket company. SpaceX has enjoyed a miraculous decade. Less than 20 years after its founding, it boasts the largest constellation of commercial satellites in orbit, has pioneered reusable rockets, and in 2020...

Skip the Line by James Altucher is a transformative guide designed to help you achieve a successful life regardless of your starting point. Once regarded as a total failure, Altucher has since created a $60 million business, making his insights both authentic and invaluable. This book distills his remarkable journey from struggle to success, offering readers a new mindset and...

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz is a revolutionary guide that redefines the way small businesses handle their finances. Renowned as the author of cult classics like The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, Michalowicz introduces a straightforward yet counterintuitive cash management solution. This method is designed to help businesses escape the vicious cycle of financial instability and achieve immediate...

Business secrets from the heads of the world's most exciting and innovative companies, including Facebook, Google, Airbnb, Netflix, Spotify, Uber, Starbucks, Bumble and Instagram. On his podcast Masters of Scale, Silicon Valley legend Reid Hoffman (founder of LinkedIn, investor at Greylock) sits down with the leaders of the world's most iconic companies, including Apple, Nike, Netflix, Spotify, Starbucks, Google, Instagram...

How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis is an illuminating guide crafted by one of Britain's most successful self-made entrepreneurs. This compelling book provides a unique blend of autobiographical content and practical advice aimed at helping aspiring entrepreneurs and ambitious individuals achieve financial success. Felix Dennis embarks on a riveting journey, recounting his rise from modest beginnings in South London...

You can’t always avoid a crisis. The secret to a business that survives is the instinct to adapt, defy and rise again. Play it safe, and you’re one industry shift away from being flattened. For more than 50 years, Flight Centre has done the opposite, leading to one record comeback after another. From a decrepit double-decker tour bus in 1973...

A sweeping new history of the changing meaning of work in the United States, from Horatio Alger to Instagram influencers. How Americans think about work changed profoundly over the course of the twentieth century. Now, it's not enough for a worker to be reliable; they are also increasingly expected to show initiative, creating new opportunities for themselves and their employer....

Most startups fail long before their product ever reaches a customer. The Boost Method shows you how to avoid their mistakes. It doesn’t matter how brilliant your idea is. To turn it into a shelf-ready product, you need to think clearly about where your business is going. An entrepreneur with a physical product must overcome design and manufacturing challenges, navigate...

More than one hundred million people are displaced worldwide today, and political backlash against refugees has slashed vital humanitarian aid. When given the chance, however, many displaced people have proved themselves to be resourceful entrepreneurs who can drive growth. Investing in refugee-led enterprises, companies supporting refugees, and the communities welcoming them transforms tragedy into economic and social gain for all....

A modern guide to help you grow cut flowers for pleasure or profit. Fill your home with the colours and scents of flowers you’ve planted yourself, and enjoy the mindfulness, patience and creativity that growing them brings. In The Flower Farmer’s Year, artisan flower farmer, florist, and educator Georgie Newbery shares everything you need to know; from starting a cut-flower...

In this book, author Pamela Ryan explores the likely realities facing our planet and humanity for the next few decades. We are, as she tells us, at a pivotal moment in history where there are organisations and investors doing immense good, but there are also seemingly insurmountable challenges for our planet that they are trying to overcome: overpopulation, climate change,...

HONEST, PRACTICAL, AND DEEPLY EMPOWERING — Gino Wickman, Author of Traction & Shine, Creator of EOS As an entrepreneur with ADHD, some of your traits like creativity, hyperfocus, and risk-taking are rocket fuel for starting a business. Others, like trouble with attention to detail and time management, can make running it feel impossibly overwhelming. Traditional business advice, designed for neurotypical...

The message is clear: You don’t need rich parents. You don’t need a trust fund, or a fancy degree. You just need clarity, discipline, and the willingness to live differently from everyone around you. A unique approach to building and keeping wealth. Part memoir, part playbook, Making More With Less reveals the hard-won lessons learned from two decades of false...

Most people assume creativity is something you either have or you don't. This book is here to prove them wrong. We've all been there. Staring at a blank page waiting for inspiration to strike. Sitting in a meeting watching others churn out idea after idea while you sit back. Watching a good idea slowly die somewhere between inspiration and execution...

Illustrated with examples from the story and compelling case studies, this engaging book provides the resources and tools to support teams on their sometimes-tumultuous journey to success. In the face of turmoil and tragedy, a crew of "amateur" sailors piloted their tiny vessel—the AFR Midnight Rambler—through a treacherous storm to achieve victory in a world-renowned sailing competition. Their triumph—perhaps even...

Your Guide to Startup SuccessWhether you dream of launching your own business or you've already started your entrepreneurial journey, this book is for you. This is your toolkit for building your entrepreneurial skills quickly and confidently. What separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest isn't necessarily a groundbreaking idea or being the smartest or hardest worker in the room; it's a...

Fintech. A word that is increasingly seen in the world of business - but often seen as vague, undefined, and mysterious. In short, fintech is new technology that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services. At its core, fintech is utilised to help companies, business owners, and consumers better manage their financial operations, processes, and...

A new generation of founders and entrepreneurs are revolutionising brick and mortar retail with innovative sales strategies and hybrid shop designs that leave nothing to chance. Curated by Courier magazine, The World's Best Shops is a guide to the best of modern shops, featuring profiles of some of the world’s most diverse and inspiring retail spaces, briefings on big retail...

In Success Habits, Napoleon Hill outlines his principles of success, a set of key tenets and beliefs that provide a basis for life-changing success. Hill, the legendary author of the classic bestseller Think and Grow Rich, has been immortalised for his contribution to the self-help genre. This never-before-published work provides even more of the kind of wisdom that has changed...

Pattern Breakers has its roots in the time when Mike Maples, a seasoned venture capitalist, was stumped, unable to get a grip on why some businesses he funded—Twitter, Twitch, and Okta, for example—took off, while others, some deemed "most likely to succeed," shut their doors despite doing everything right. Was it dumb luck that separated gold from dross? What Maples...

It’s one thing to have a business idea, or even to start a creative business. It’s quite another to scale it sustainably without increasing your financial and emotional stress. For most small business owners, what starts as something energising quickly turns into something overwhelming and energy depleting. You spend so much time in your business, it’s hard to find any...

Lean Marketing by Allan Dib offers bigger results with less marketing. You're constantly told to do more marketing—more complex, aggressive, and expensive marketing. Chasing the latest bright, shiny object is exhausting, and increased efforts keep leading to disappointment. The overwhelm for entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders is real. There's a better way. The lean movement, which has transformed manufacturing, is...

An essential guide to equip the next generation of founders with the mindset and tools they need to take the leap to become globally successful entrepreneurs. Featuring a foreword by Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn, this fascinating handbook inspires potential founders and provides essential guidance and advice for people who want to create their own start-up and build a successful...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Start-up, comes a captivating guide that explains how to thrive in today's turbulent global economy. Burdened with massive debt, stagnant wages and the ever-rising cost of living, a growing number of millennials and Gen-Z are abandoning the traditional nine-to-five model of work, instead turning to the ecosystem of largely unregulated,...

From Chris Guillebeau, the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, comes a captivating guide that explains how to create new income streams and thrive in today's turbulent economy. The nine-to-five is dead. This is Gonzo Capitalism. 'A must-read guide to the new economy. This book will help you navigate emerging paths to prosperity that you didn't even...

Enough has been written about huge cult brands founded last century – Nike, Apple, Red Bull. What will the cult companies of tomorrow look like? Who is amassing the kind of passionate community that makes a brand a massive, long-term, sustainable success? Cult Status by Tim Duggan, co-founder of one of Australia’s most innovative and awarded new media companies, explores...

Sukhinder's unique style of authenticity, optimism, and hustle is what has made her one of Google's and Silicon Valley's most successful and well-respected leaders. In Choose Possibility, she brings that same energy, passion, and candour to helping everyone unlock their own career potential. Eric Schmidt, Former Chairman & CEO, Google "A fresh and relevant voice on the ups and downs...

It's time to forget everything you think you know about selling. Winning new customers is the number one challenge 80 percent of entrepreneurs face—and a big reason half of small businesses fail within five years. In Buyer First, Carole Mahoney—who once struggled to pay bills and is now a top sales coach and influencer—says the reason so many of us...

Stop selling pretty logos. Start building brands that work in the real world. Do inflated processes, branding jargon, and performative "thought leadership" leave you feeling like creativity is not enough or that you must become a brand psychologist to be taken seriously? In No Bullsh*t Branding, James Martin (Made By James), partner at Lincoln Design Co, strips branding back to...

Can We Map Success? Successful people typically don't plan their success. Instead, they develop a unique philosophy or attitude that works for them. They stumble across strategies which are shortcuts to success and latch onto them. Events hand them opportunities they could not have anticipated. Often, their peers with equal or greater talent fail while they succeed. It is too...

"Chuck Feeney is a remarkable role model, and the ultimate example of giving while living." (Bill Gates) This bestselling book tells the inspiring life story of Chuck Feeney, known as the "James Bond of philanthropy." Feeney made a fortune as founder of Duty Free Shoppers, the world's largest duty-free retail chain. By 1988, he was hailed by Forbes magazine as...

The definitive account of the harms that have come from deregulating venture capital financing and allowing startups to become gigantic while remaining private. The term “unicorn” for a private startup company worth $1 billion or more was coined to emphasize the rarity of such ventures. But today there are more than 1,500 of them, with a combined valuation of over...

The definitive guide to building, managing, and scaling a venture capital firm Now in its fourth edition, The Business of Venture Capital: Building a Venture Firm, Investing in Startups, and Driving Returns delivers human insight and wisdom that generative AI cannot replicate. Authors Mahendra Ramsinghani and Tim Hsia draw on decades of hands-on experience to explain the multiple facets of...

Build a seven-figure business without sacrificing motherhood or your ambition Entrepreneur Like a Mother: Build a Company That Buys You Freedom, Not One That Owns Your Life is the roadmap from two serial entrepreneurs who built and sold consulting firms valued up to $40 million while raising nine children between them. Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais deliver battle-tested frameworks for...

Create brilliant bargello embroidery in this crafty worker placement game for 2-5 players, from influential designer Ellie Dix. In this easy-to-learn board game, you’ll hunt for the perfect thread, fulfil demanding commissions, seek out artisan equipment, and create stunning canvases. Establish a thriving needlecraft studio by designing and stitching your very own gorgeous needlework projects! Do you know just the...

DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE: NYC Big Book Award 2020 - Career Trapped in a job or business that's "just not you"? Always dreaming of your next vacation or living for the weekend? Marianne Cantwell's straight-talking bestseller will help you break out of that career cage and Be A Free Range Human. It's about much more than just quitting your job and becoming...

The raw and inspiring story of how a former prisoner overcame abuse, addiction and incarceration to become CEO of a global business, helping and coaching others to break free of their self-imposed limitations. "ONE OF THE MOST CAPTIVATING BOOKS I'VE READ IN YEARS" - Simon Alexander Ong Your most difficult experiences aren't setbacks. They're the starting points on your journey...

Unleashing Innovation the East Asian Way provides a new perspective on startup ecosystems in East Asia—a region which has, over decades, shaped innovation and global competition. The book specifically focuses on Japan, South Korea, and Mainland China. The study of startup ecosystems in East Asia is of relevance not only because of their size and performance, but also because they...

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • President Donald J. Trump lays out his professional and personal worldview in this classic work—a firsthand account of the rise of America’s foremost businessman. “Donald Trump is a deal maker. He is a deal maker the way lions are carnivores and water is wet.”—Chicago Tribune “I like thinking big. I always have. To me it’s very simple:...

Stop trading time for money. Start building wealth that works while you don't. If you've ever thought, "There's got to be more than this" - you're right. The Passive Income Power Plan is your starting line. In this powerful guide, transformational wealth coach and business strategist Halle Eavelyn delivers 108 proven ways to earn income while you sleep - no...

In an era where health encompasses not just physicality, immersive wellness has emerged as a multidimensional paradigm, encompassing the mental, emotional, technological, nutritional, organizational, and experiential aspects of well-being. The Immersive Wellness Spectrum: Trends, Technologies, and Transformations brings together an eclectic mix of interdisciplinary insights that explore the evolution and redefinition of wellness through technology, workplace dynamics, sustainability imperatives, and...

This book develops a comprehensive theoretical and empirical framework explaining how entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) influence firms’ sustainable high growth (SHG). Its core objective is to conceptualise SHG as a key outcome of entrepreneurial ecosystems and to empirically verify whether, and through which mechanisms, ecosystems foster sustainable firm expansion. The theoretical part is based on a narrative literature review covering entrepreneurial...

Women entrepreneurs in the Global South are a powerful force for economic growth and social progress. By dismantling barriers and providing them with the tools they need to thrive, we can unlock their potential to transform communities, empower women, and build a more equitable and sustainable future. However, conventional economic thinking often perceives entrepreneurship as gender-neutral, depicting entrepreneurs as rational,...

Strong Bridges is a book about a contradiction and the opportunity it offers. For decades, social network theory has drawn its maps of advantage from the idea that brokers sit astride structural holes, reaping value from weak ties that bridge disconnected worlds. But what if some of those bridges are not weak? What if the real advantage lies not just...

Traditionally, research on immigrant entrepreneurship has adopted a somewhat monolithic perspective, often concentrating on the sheer number of immigrant-founded businesses, their internationalisation strategies or their economic contributions. In many cases, immigrants are regarded merely as another sample population to which mainstream entrepreneurial theories are applied, rather than being recognised as a distinct phenomenon warranting a tailored approach. Strategic Orientation and...

Dieses Open-Access-Buch widmet sich einer zentralen Problemstellung der Baubranche, indem untersucht wird, welchen Beitrag Qualitätsmanagementsysteme leisten können, um Baumängeln im Wohnungsneubau präventiv entgegenzuwirken. In der Bauwirtschaft besteht bei Qualitätsmanagementsystemen einerseits trotz bestehender Zertifizierungen ein erheblicher Aufholbedarf und andererseits sind Baumängel allgemein ein bekanntes vorherrschendes Problem im Wohnungsneubau. In dieser Forschungsarbeit werden deshalb die Themengebiete Qualitätsmanagement, Baumängel und Prävention gesondert herausgearbeitet,...

EVERY PRACTICE DESERVES TO BE PROFITABLE This Profit First for Therapists Workbook is the official companion to the acclaimed book Profit First for Therapists by Julie Herres. Designed specifically for private practice owners, this workbook doesn't replace the original—it builds on it. Think of it as the practical guide to walk you through every step of implementing the Profit First...

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Listed Family Companies are a focal point of family business research on the management side. This is hardly surprising, as the data situation here is much better than for private family businesses. At the same time, one can ask how representative the listed family business...

Once upon a time, Linus Torvalds was a skinny unknown, just another nerdy Helsinki techie who had been fooling around with computers since childhood. Then he wrote a groundbreaking operating system and distributed it via the Internet—for free. Today, Torvalds is an international folk hero. His creation, LINUX, is used by over 12 million people, as well as by companies...

The rapid rise of immersive wellness experiences has revolutionised the way individuals approach their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From spa retreats to virtual reality meditations, these experiences offer unique opportunities to deeply enhance one's sense of self and connection to the world. As more people seek comprehensive wellness solutions, the demand for well-researched and practical guidance in this area...

You started your business because you wanted more. More wealth. More freedom. A greater impact. But these days, it feels like you're working harder than ever for less and less money, and you barely have time to take a coffee break, much less a vacation. Sound familiar? If your answer is a weary "yes," then Get Scalable is here to...

If you're brilliant at what you do, why are you still undercharging? You’re smart, experienced, and get incredible results for your clients. But if you’re still charging by the hour, underpricing your value, and ending each month exhausted and underpaid… something’s broken — and it’s not your work ethic. Fearless Pricing is the no-fluff pricing guide for coaches, consultants, and...

Entrepreneurship in Uncertainty directly addresses uncertainty, giving students the skills they need to succeed in enterprises. It helps prospective entrepreneurs and owners of businesses recognise and exploit opportunities, establish unique business models, make measured choices, and manage risks. The textbook's practical approach connects theory and practice, setting it apart from competitors. With real-world case studies, engaging exercises, and practical insights,...

Death and Funeral Practices in Norway provides a shortform definitive reference text on death and funeral practices in Norway as of the 2020s. This volume begins with a short introduction and historical overview, followed by a description of the demographics and legal framework, before featuring a range of chapters on governance and the funeral industry. Both religious and non‑religious funeral...

At the turn of the 20th century, Barcelona's industrialist bourgeoisie showcased their wealth by commissioning family residences from renowned architects embracing the modernist style. Within these families, a chocolatier emerged, expressing opulence through the iconic Casa Amatller, now a symbol of the city. How did a manufacturer of staple foodstuffs ascend to prominence alongside the foremost industrial figures of the...

Starting a business or ensuring a small business continues to operate successfully often requires taking out business loans, but are there systemic barriers to ethnic minority business owners in obtaining a loan? Focusing specifically on Scotland, the author draws on original research, including in-depth interviews and thematic analysis. The book highlights systemic barriers such as education, language proficiency, interest rates,...

What does it mean to innovate? What skills are needed? What thought processes are involved? Answers to these questions can be found in the real-life stories of Agents of Innovation. Louis Jacques Filion and chapter co-authors Rico J. Baldegger, Candido Borges, Fernando Dolabela, Joëlle Hafsi, and Francine Richer present six fascinating case histories of three different types of agents of...

The Innovation Navigator returns with a revised edition and a fresh look at the shifting landscape of modern innovation. This edition also features updated and illustrative case studies of companies such as Microsoft, Ford, Merck, and OpenAI. This updated edition provides practical frameworks for applying AI across the original four key innovation modes: specialist, venture, community, and network. It offers...

Sneakers are a $100 billion business and a global obsession that started in the pages of a catalogue called Eastbay. This is a startup story unlike most you've read, but as instructive and inspiring as any of the rest. It's the story of two entrepreneurs with $4,000 worth of track shoes stuffed into an AMC Gremlin who eventually launched a...

This book presents a new model, the competency framework, for students, innovators, entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone who wants to better understand the dynamic world of innovation and entrepreneurship. Focused on both the individual and strategic organisational level, this book is about people and the competencies each person needs to learn to be successful in creating a more dynamic future. Matthews...

This book presents a new model, the competency framework, for students, innovators, entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone who wants to better understand the dynamic world of innovation and entrepreneurship. Focused on both the individual and strategic organisational level, this book is about people and the competencies each person needs to learn to be successful in creating a more dynamic future. Matthews...

The development of tourism has historically been characterised by enterprising individuals. Small businesses are the backbone of the tourism and hospitality industry. However, entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process have long been marginal topics within tourism scholarship. Entrepreneurship in Tourism is a critical, yet accessible, introduction to the subject. Structured into twelve chapters, this book takes an intuitive step-by-step progression through...

What is the secret ingredient in every billion-dollar product, from the iPhone to ChatGPT? Simplicity. Humans love simplicity; it's a deep-seated obsession. In a world of increasing chaos, Apple has built the world's most valuable company on this single principle. In It Just Works, top-level Apple veteran Neil West distils the company's approach into a clear, actionable guide for leaders,...

The classic text The Book of Five Rings, now interpreted for tomorrow's business leaders. The Book of Five Rings is a classic Japanese text by the undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. In this book, he set out the 'true principles' required for victory in the martial arts and on the battlefield. His philosophy of rigorous self-control and dealing with physical and...

This is the moving story of a woman who, throughout her life, has refused to be defined by what others think she can or cannot do. Minnie Baragwanath was diagnosed, at the age of 15, with a congenital condition that left her legally blind. However, she did not meekly accept the limitations that blindness might have imposed on her: instead,...