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The must-read summary of Ling Zhijun's book: "The Lenovo Affair: The Growth of China's Computer Giant and its Takeover of IBM-PC".
This complete summary of the ideas from Ling Zhijun's book "The Lenovo Affair" tells the story of the Chinese company Lenovo and how it became a global leader in the PC market. In this book, the author describes the complete journey of the company, from its creation in 1984 and the IBM acquisition in 2005, right to its...
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The must-read summary of Loral Langemeier's book: "Guide to Creating a Cash Machine for Life: The Key to Achieving Financial Security".
This complete summary of the ideas from Loral Langemeier's book "Guide to Creating a Cash Machine for Life" shows that you can't save your way to genuine financial security or get there by cutting costs. It simply cannot be done. Instead, you should work to earn more by starting your own viable business on the side...
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This complete summary of the ideas from Michael Belfiore's book "Rocketeers" shows how entrepreneurs can successfully exploit scientific goals. In his book, the author demonstrates how the X-price has had far-reaching effects. Entrepreneurs can stimulate not only the economy, but also technological advance. This summary explains how the rules of entrepreneurship are changing and what this means for the future of space tourism.
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The must-read summary of G. Richard Shell and Mario Moussa's book: "The Art of Woo: Using Strategic Persuasion to Sell Your Ideas".
This complete summary of the ideas from G. Richard Shell and Mario Moussa's book "The Art of Woo" shows that selling ideas involves a different strategy to selling objects: you must use "relationship-based persuasion" which isn't based on coercion or hard-selling, but agreement. You not only want to sell your idea, but...
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The must-read summary of Joel Kurtzman and Glen Rifkin's book: "Startups that Work: The 10 Critical Factors That Will Make or Break a New Company".
This complete summary of the ideas from Joel Kurtzman and Glen Rifkin's book "Startups that Work" reveals the results of a study into 350 different startup companies, showing that there are ten rules for increasing the chances of long-term success for a new company. In their book, the authors present...
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This complete summary of the ideas from Bob Reiss' book "Low Risk, High Reward" shows that, contrary to popular belief, most entrepreneurs don't welcome risk. In fact, they use a number of techniques to ensure risk is minimized and prefer to acknowledge and handle risk, rather than ignore it. In his book, the author presents some of the ways in which everyone can lower risk, without compromising product, quality or dreams. This summary is a must-read...
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The must-read summary of Sam Walton and Richard Huey's book: "Sam Walton: Made in America: The Story of America's Richest Man".
This complete summary of the ideas from Sam Walton and Richard Huey's book "Sam Walton: Made in America" tells the story of Walton and how he rose to becoming so financially successful. In their book, the authors reveal the tale of a small-town millionaire who revolutionized retail distribution, with Wal-Mart becoming the...
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The must-read summary of James Wallace and Jim Erickson's book: "Hard Drive: Bill Gates and the Making of the Microsoft Empire".
This complete summary of the ideas from James Wallace and Jim Eriskon's book "Hard Drive" tells the story of America's youngest millionaire and Microsoft founder, Bill Gates. In their book, the authors have interviewed childhood friends, employees and business rivals to present this compelling story behind the rise of...
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The must-read summary of Gary Vaynerchuk's book: "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World".
This complete summary of the ideas from Gary Vaynerchuk's book "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook" uses professional boxing as a perfect metaphor for doing business in the social media age. The author explains the correct step-by-step process to follow before introducing an alluring offer (a right hook) to the target audience. By...
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The must-read summary of Thomas J. Watson, Jr.'s book: "Father, Son & Co.: My Life at IBM and Beyond".
This complete summary of the ideas from Thomas J. Watson, Jr.'s book "Father, Son & Co." tells the story of how Thomas Watson, Sr. and his son built one of the greatest business success stories of all time, which changed the face of American business. In his book, the author describes his relationship with his father, the early days of IBM, the...
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This complete summary of the ideas from Terence Maher's book "Bond" tells the story of Australian entrepreneur, Alan Bond. In his book, the author covers his entire life, right from his childhood, and reveals how he came to be so successful. This summary provides readers with a valuable insight into the highs and lows of his career, and is a fascinating tale about one of the world's most talked-about tycoons.
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The must-read summary of Ricardo Semler's book "Maverick: The Success Story Behind the World's Most Unusual Workplace".
This complete summary of the ideas from Ricardo Semler's book "Maverick" explores the reasons behind the amazing success of the company Semco. Founded in Brazil in 1952, its revenues had risen by 600% in 1993, despite the fact that Brazil was in recession. The various facets of Semco's philosophy, as analysed by Semler, are...
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