Author : Larry Schweikart
Publisher : Amacom Books
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 17,28 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814414118
Weaving together vivid narrative with economic analysis, "American Entrepreneur" vividly illustrates the history of business in the United States from the point of view of the enterprising men and women who made it happen.
Author : Blaine McCormick
Publisher : Entrepreneur Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 33,17 MB
Release : 2005-10-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
You are holding the only modern adaptation of Benjamin Franklin’s 18th century autobiography. It is at its heart one of the greatest business stories ever told. The most versatile Founding Father was a husband, a father, a writer, an inventor, a statesman, a fundraiser and a military leader. But in his mind, he was first and foremost a businessman. Franklin’s captivating adventures include his almost single-handed responsibility for establishing the first media empire, the first public library, the first fire brigade, the University of Pennsylvania, the first book club and the first franchise--all of which are detailed within these pages with Franklin’s characteristic mix of humility and pride. Franklin chronicles his own story, from his early days growing up in colonial Boston to his retirement from printing and growing involvement in national politics. It was during these years that he honed his management and leadership skills, acquired a fervent distaste for tyranny of all types, embraced a strong set of morals, and developed an uncompromising work ethic. From the moment he fled his tyrannical master and set himself up as a printer in Philadelphia, all who came into contact with Franklin recognized his destiny. His wisdom transcends the ages--and his life lessons are insights are as compelling today as ever.
Author : Patrick J. McGinnis
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 36,94 MB
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0698402774
Choosing between the stability of a traditional career and the upside of entrepreneurship? Why not have both? Becoming a full-time entrepreneur can look glamorous from the outside. Who doesn’t want to chase their dreams, be their own boss, and do what they love? But the truth is that entrepreneurship is often a slog, with no regular hours, no job security, and very little pay. What if there was a way to have the stability of a day job with the excitement of a startup? All of the benefits of entrepreneurship with none of the pitfalls? In The 10% Entrepreneur, Patrick McGinnis shows you how, by investing just 10% of your time and resources, you can become an entrepreneur without losing a steady paycheck. McGinnis details a step-by-step plan that takes you from identifying your first entrepreneurial project to figuring out the smartest way to commit resources to it. He shows you how to select and engage in projects that will provide you with upside outside the office while making your better at your day job. He also profiles real-world 10% Entrepreneurs such as... •Luke Holden, a cash-strapped recent college graduate, who started his own lobster-roll empire and oversaw much of its first year of operations, all while working full time in corporate America •Dipali Patwa, a designer and mom whose side project designing and selling infant clothing is now a sensation. •A group of friends who met at a 6am Bible study class and went on to start a brewery that now generates millions in sales . A successful 10% Entrepreneur himself, McGinnis explains the multiple paths you can follow to invest your cash, time, and expertise in a start-up—including as a founder, angel, adviser, or aficionado. Most importantly, you don’t have to have millions in disposable income to become a 10% Entrepreneur. When you put McGinnis’s 10% principles into action, you’ll quickly start racking up small wins, then watch as they snowball into your new (and far more entrepreneurial) life.
Author : Rob Ryan
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,27 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Empresarios industriales
ISBN : 9780066620664
One of America's top entrepreneurs offers advice and mentoring for business start-ups.
Author : Ro Khanna
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 34,91 MB
Release : 2012-08-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071802010
A call to arms for everyone who believes in America's future If you trust what you hear in the news, America is in trouble. We've moved our manufacturing overseas. We've lost our competitive edge to China, Germany, Japan, and Brazil. We've entered our final days as an economic leader. Don't believe it! This provocative book from a former deputy assistant secretary of commerce will explode the myths you’ve been fed by the media and reinforce your faith in American ingenuity. Author Ro Khanna takes you inside Washington's economic think tanks and onto the front lines of the most innovative companies in the nation. You'll discover: How small and large businesses are spurring innovation and growth Why the accepted wisdom about American manufacturing is wrong How America can stay ahead of lower-cost factories in China and Brazil Why manufacturing is so important to our national security and future How to keep the best jobs, companies, and opportunities here in America Despite everything you've heard about the economy, one fact remains: America continues to be a world leader in manufacturing. Some of the world's best products are still being made here. The world's greatest innovations are still being developed by Apple, Google, and countless others. This book will prove to you that smart companies are staying ahead of the curve--and you can, too. You'll learn how a fourth-generation business, the Globe Manufacturing Company, customized its firefighting suits to beat foreign competitors. You'll discover how Vitamix worked with clients like Starbucks to produce a superior coffee blender. And you'll hear behind-the-scenes stories from the American steel industry, aerospace companies, the defense technology sector, and other world-class leaders. You'll also learn why companies like Solyndra fail--and what lessons we can take from them. This is more than a book. It is a wake-up call that will spark debate, shatter beliefs, and inspire action in every American who wants to succeed in the future. This is Entrepreneurial Nation.
Author : John Berlau
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 12,63 MB
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1250172616
A business biography of George Washington, focusing on his many innovations and inventions. George Washington: general, statesman...businessman? Most people don't know that Washington was one of the country's first true entrepreneurs, responsible for innovations in several industries. In George Washington, Entrepreneur, John Berlau presents a fresh, surprising take on our forefather's business pursuits. History has depicted Washington as a gifted general and political pragmatist, not an intellectual heavyweight. But he was a patron of inventors and inveterate tinkerer, and just as intelligent as Jefferson or Franklin. His library was filled with books on agriculture, history, and philosophy. He was the first to breed horses with donkeys to produce the American mule. On his estate, he grew countless varieties of trees and built a greenhouse full of exotic fruits, herbs, and plants. Unlike his Virginia neighbors who remained wedded to tobacco, Washington planted seven types of wheat. His state-of-the-art mill produced flour which he exported to Europe in sacks stamped "G. Washington"—one of the very first branded food products. Mount Vernon was also home to a distillery and became one of the largest American whiskey producers of the era. Berlau's portrait of Washington, drawn in large part from his journals and extensive correspondence, presents a side of him we haven't seen before. It is sure to delight readers of presidential biography and business history.
Author : Rob Ryan
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 26,41 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780801488313
Ryan focuses on methods he has developed over the years for building a sustainable business that makes money. He shows how to turn an idea into real product.
Author : Pat Sampson
Publisher : America's Legacy Library
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 50,87 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1641364874
YOU will love this book! If you open your mind and heart to receive it, it will give you priceless hours of inspiration and knowledge and hope. These rich deposits of experience have new and vital significance for a time when millions of people are in need of courage and peace of mind to maintain an abiding belief in the future. We can think of no time in history more important for people of like-mind to connect and communicate. These extraordinary people, passionate advocates of positive thought, speak to the strength of our diversity. Many you meet for the first time, while others are universally recognized: Deepak Chopra, Brian Tracy, Joe Vitale, Denis Waitley ~ and more ~ along with my interview with the late Maya Angelou, all bear the same message in one form or another ~ to give your life joy, meaning, and purpose, focus on the goodness in your life, to create more of it. They all share their life experiences and knowledge (often learned the hard way) to positively impact the lives of others. Because they believe that great things can happen, they pursue a more peaceful world by building bridges instead of walls, and in the healing power of love. You will read stories that will give you a new sense of well -being and optimism through their remarkable range of shared experience that brings the understanding that any goal can be realized, if you are committed to make a difference, and willing to pay the price to attain the true riches of life. Share this book with those you love. I would love to hear your story. Love & Gratitude, Pat Sampson [email protected] www.networkofstars.us To Be Continued. . .
Author : Juliet E. K. Walker
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 39,52 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0807832413
In this wide-ranging study Stephen Foster explores Puritanism in England and America from its roots in the Elizabethan era to the end of the seventeenth century. Focusing on Puritanism as a cultural and political phenomenon as well as a religious movement, Foster addresses parallel developments on both sides of the Atlantic and firmly embeds New England Puritanism within its English context. He provides not only an elaborate critque of current interpretations of Puritan ideology but also an original and insightful portrayal of its dynamism. According to Foster, Puritanism represented a loose and incomplete alliance of progressive Protestants, lay and clerical, aristocratic and humble, who never decided whether they were the vanguard or the remnant. Indeed, in Foster's analysis, changes in New England Puritanism after the first decades of settlement did not indicate secularization and decline but instead were part of a pattern of change, conflict, and accomodation that had begun in England. He views the Puritans' own claims of declension as partisan propositions in an internal controversy as old as the Puritan movement itself. The result of these stresses and adaptations, he argues, was continued vitality in American Puritanism during the second half of the seventeenth century. Foster draws insights from a broad range of souces in England and America, including sermons, diaries, spiritual autobiographies, and colony, town, and court records. Moreover, his presentation of the history of the English and American Puritan movements in tandem brings out the fatal flaws of the former as well as the modest but essential strengths of the latter.
Author : Edward G. Lengel
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 12,1 MB
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0306823489
The United States was conceived in business, founded on business, and operated as a business -- all because of the entrepreneurial mind of the greatest American businessman of any generation: George Washington. Using Washington's extensive but often overlooked financial papers, Edward G. Lengel chronicles the fascinating and inspiring story of how this self-educated man built the Mount Vernon estate into a vast multilayered enterprise and prudently managed meager resources to win the war of independence. Later, as president, he helped establish the national economy on a solid footing and favorably positioned the nation for the Industrial Revolution. Washington's steadfast commitment to the core economic principles of probity, transparency, careful management, and calculated boldness are timeless lessons that should inspire and instruct investors even today. First Entrepreneur will transform how ordinary Americans think about George Washington and how his success in commercial enterprise influenced and guided the emerging nation.
