Get Backed, Get Big, Get Bought

Download or read book Get Backed, Get Big, Get Bought written by Colin Barrow and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-07-28 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bebo sale to AOL nets founders a £290m fortune in 3 years." - March 2008 "Foxtons sale nets founder £370m." - May 2007 "L'Oréal buys Body Shop for £652m." - March 2006 For entrepreneurs and business owners alike, this is your ticket to serious money. Fact 1: Business is all about making money. Fact 2: Personal satisfaction is great, but it doesn't pay the bills. If your main ambition is to make big money from your business, you're already on the right track. Over 4 million people start up businesses in the UK each y ear but only 1% become millionaires. Start with the end in mind and you could be one of them. Colin Barrow, bestselling start-up author and business investment specialist, shows you how to shape up for a sale right from the world go: Get Backed - secure big investment Get Big - create real value and strong growth Get Bought - dress the business and negotiate a killer deal With practical advice, tools and stories from those who have done it, you'll find out how to guide your start-up business towards the payday of your dreams.