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Rags-to-riches journey of a relentless entrepreneur.
If you're inspired by true stories of grit and triumph, Alan Sugar's autobiography could be a striking read. Sugar's raw portrayal of his climb from a council estate to the heights of business success makes you feel like you're right there with him, rooting for every hard-earned victory. It's a candid look behind the curtain of a self-made magnate, which will likely appeal to aspiring entrepreneurs and fans of 'The Apprentice'.
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ISBN: 9780330520478
Authors:
Alan Sugar
Publisher: Pan Books
Date of Publication: 2011-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Memoir,
Biography,
Personal Development,
Business,
Finance,
Entrepreneurship,
Autobiography
Goodreads rating: 3.86
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An incredibly successful entrepreneur shares his rags-to-riches story, from schoolboy enterprises to setting up his own company, groundbreaking ventures, boardroom battles, and his involvement in The Apprentice. This autobiography is forthright, funny, and sometimes controversial.
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Rags-to-riches journey of a relentless entrepreneur.
If you're inspired by true stories of grit and triumph, Alan Sugar's autobiography could be a striking read. Sugar's raw portrayal of his climb from a council estate to the heights of business success makes you feel like you're right there with him, rooting for every hard-earned victory. It's a candid look behind the curtain of a self-made magnate, which will likely appeal to aspiring entrepreneurs and fans of 'The Apprentice'.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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