Entrepreneurship / Start-ups Books

Book SynopsisThis book is full of the kind of information you need to run a small business successfully - whether you are just starting out, or you have an established business and you want to develop it and ensure its survival. Through a series of 'Killer Questions' the authors highlight all the important things you need to think about to make your business a success and ensure you are heading in the right direction. The book is divided into three sections: the first deals with the business owner themselves, the second addresses other people involved in the business, whether they are customers, suppliers, staff or consultants, and the third looks at the structure of and planning in the business. The informal approach and short chapters means that the book can either be read straight through or be dipped in and out of for easy reference. The authors have a combination of fifty years' business experience between them and are both currently involved in business training and coaching.Trade ReviewBord Gáis Energy Book Club recommended read'...full of shrewd psychological as well as business tips'...'insightful'This book is a well-considered treatment by authors Baker and Hession, who bring their coaching and entrepreneurial experience to bear on the subject of setting up a business. -- Frank Dillon

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Book SynopsisTHE book for would-be entrepreneurs to read before setting out on their entrepreneurial journey. It covers getting started; researching your market; writing a business plan; financing your start-up; and implementation. It includes a directory of State, EU and private sector organisations that provide assistance to start-ups.

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Book SynopsisThis is a planner for people who are simply too busy either in their head or in their life. I designed this for me first and foremost for that exact reason, and after sharing it with a lot of people, who in turn got sh*t done, I decided to make it a thing.

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Book SynopsisIn every industry, there are companies that take off. They effortlessly hire talented people, attract loyal customers, create cool products and make lots of money. These companies seem to stand out and scale up quickly with support from investors, partners and the media. Sadly, most companies don't perform this way. Most entrepreneurs aren't building anything of value. They work hard, make sacrifices, struggle, dream, plan and strive, but in the end, it doesn't pay off. This book sets out a method for building a business that becomes a valuable asset. It focuses you on transforming your organisation into something scalable, digital, fun and capable of making an impact. It's time to, stand out, scale up and build a business that has a life of its own. Start now by reading this book.

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Book SynopsisWhy do some CEOs seem to find it easy to get funding, close partnership deals and attract great talent to their organization?They have a story.Winners Have a Story is a step-by-step guide to the unique StoryPitch method, honed over years of working with world-class CEOs and leaders. Learn to use it to your advantage and join the ranks of successful entrepreneurs who share compelling stories about their products, companies and visions.Read Winners Have a Story to: Generate interest and urgency in investors Set yourself apart from the competitors Align your team to the same narrative Deliver the best pitch in every situation Amplify your reach beyond the boardroom

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Book SynopsisAre you raising entrepreneurial kids? Every parent wants their kid to have a happy and successful future. The problem is they aren't sure how to prepare them for this rapidly evolving world. Now more than ever, entrepreneurial skills are fundamental to their prosperity and wellbeing. Schools don't teach these skills; will you?

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Book SynopsisA breakthrough study of entrepreneurial success by a leading expert in the field. David Hall spent 20 years researching what makes a successful entrepreneur. This book is the result. David Hall has spent years trying to discover what distinguishes the entrepreneur from the ordinary mortal. He calls this behavioural code the "Entrecode" - a mix of traits, mindsets and abilities which combine to enable true entrepreneurial success. This book describes his quest to crack the code, by years of painstaking research and analysis. It was only when he brought in a sports trainer and neuroscientist from America, that he finally succeeded in identifying the secrets of the Entrecode. David Hall is a well-known British consultant, writer and broadcaster in the field of entrepreneurial skills, and a successful entrepreneur in his own right. In 1992 he won a BAFTA Award for his BBC1 Business series 'Winning' and the UK Premier Business Award for Television for the BBC2 programme 'Get Better or Get Beaten'. He was presented with the Ernst & Young North Region Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the year 2000 for his support of entrepreneurs.Trade Review"David Hall has a real passion for understanding what works and how to make businesses work better. This book offers food for thought and practical advice as well as a fascinating insight into David's own approach to his craft." Professor Ted Fuller, Lincoln Business School, University of Lincoln, UK "The Entrecode bounces along like a holiday page-turner at the same time as delivering fresh insight drawn from fascinating individuals and their business achievements. Loved it." Dr Simon Haslam, Entrepreneur and co-owner FMR Research "David Hall has succeeded in making the discussion around entrepreneurship 'human'. Too often entrepreneurship publications only focus on technical issues neglecting the person behind everything - the entrepreneur. This book combines real life cases with sound advice on how entrepreneurs can improve themselves." Dr Gideon Maas, Director, Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship, Coventry University "This book is a game changer for individuals, organisations and society at large." Dinah Bennett, Director, International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise "David Hall's Entrecode approach has helped us to transform the fortunes of our business." Charlie Spencer, Entrepreneur and Owner, The Spencer Group

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Book SynopsisIreland is insolvent because of mismanagement, corruption and greed. We have been bombarded with and infuriated by reports of self-serving bankers, developers and government ministers. To date, the general public has not had an account of the devastating effect of this crisis on Irish-owned business as it tries to pick up the pieces. Irish businesses are trying to cope with insolvency, arrears, liquidation - the rate of suicide among the self-employed in Ireland has trebled in the last 3 years. George Mordaunt believes that many Irish businesses are now dysfunctional not because of the recession but because of the reaction of business owners to the recession - and specifically their reaction to their banks. With raw honesty he outlines the effect this reaction has had on himself, his young family, his marriage and his business. He shares his most private moments of despair and fear yet demonstrates how business owners can salvage their businesses and that we now have a core responsibility to get back to basics in all levels of Irish life.Trade ReviewAn honest and gripping story that needed to be told … it was hard to turn the pages as I feared what was coming next – the rise was at least as frightening as the fall. Mick Wallace, TD One of the best books you’re ever likely to read about what went wrong in our country and why. Fergus Finlay, CEO, Barnardos

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