Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur : A Business Dragon's Guide to Success

Lessons in business success from the newest Dragon in townYou no longer have to enter the Dragon' Den to get expert startup advice. In Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur, Shaf Rasul distils his vast experience and knowledge into a practical business startup guide that takes you smoothly and successfully from idea to exit.Are you in?With tips and advice from Shaf, as well as examples and anecdotes from inside and outside the den, you'l discover exactly what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. From starting up to buying and selling, from business plans to number crunching, Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur shows you how to do it right first time. You'll fin out:If you've got what it takes to e an entrepreneurHow to set up and manage a business with confidenceHow to make a business profitable – fastTen key things to know about financeHow to be quick on your feet and beat the restHow to hire and manage the right peopleWhen and how to exit – and how to spot your next opportunityWho’s the Man?Frequently featured in The Sunday Times Rich List, Shaf Rasul made his fortune in IT, property and asset management. In 2008 he was 19th in a Management Today survey of the UK's top 100 entrepreneurs and is one of the UK's most successful entrepreneurs under the age of 40. He co-presents the BBC's Dragons' Den spin off, Dragon's Den Online, an internet and mainstream TV phenomenon."Shaf really knows his stuff – if you believe in your business, and want it to succeed, then read this book."—Kavita Oberoi, Founder of Oberoi Consulting and star of Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire"Seriously good advice for would-be entrepreneurs and those already in business, Shaf’s 'tricks of the trade' tell you to do things properly – and this book shows you how."—Professor Sara Carter, head of Department, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strathclyde Business School"Shaf has never hidden behind tired old clichés or business jargon – he's a straight-talking tycoon who tells people openly and honestly how to become a success in the cut-throat business world."—Matt Bendoris, The Scottish Sun

Lessons in business success from the newest Dragon in town

You no longer have to enter the Dragon’s Den to get expert startup advice. In Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur, Shaf Rasul distils his vast experience and knowledge into a practical business startup guide that takes you smoothly and successfully from idea to exit.

Are you in?

With tips and advice from Shaf, as well as examples and anecdotes from inside and outside the den, you’ll discover exactly what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. From starting up to buying and selling, from business plans to number crunching, Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur shows you how to do it right first time. You’ll fin out:

• If you’ve got what it takes to e an entrepreneur

• How to set up and manage a business with confidence

• How to make a business profitable – fast

• Ten key things to know about finance

• How to be quick on your feet and beat the rest

• How to hire and manage the right people

• When and how to exit – and how to spot your next opportunity

Who’s the Man?

Frequently featured in The Sunday Times Rich List, Shaf Rasul made his fortune in IT, property and asset management. In 2008 he was 19th in a Management Today survey of the UK’s top 100 entrepreneurs and is one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs under the age of 40. He co-presents the BBC’s Dragons’ Den spin off, Dragon’s Den Online, an internet and mainstream TV phenomenon.

“Shaf really knows his stuff – if you believe in your business, and want it to succeed, then read this book.” – Kavita Oberoi, Founder of Oberoi Consulting and star of Channel 4’s The Secret Millionaire

“Seriously good advice for would-be entrepreneurs and those already in business, Shaf’s ‘tricks of the trade’ tell you to do things properly – and this book shows you how.” – Professor Sara Carter, head of Department, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strathclyde Business School

“Shaf has never hidden behind tired old clichés or business jargon – he’s a straight-talking tycoon who tells people openly and honestly how to become a success in the cut-throat business world.” – Matt Bendoris, The Scottish Sun 

Lessons in business success from the newest Dragon in town You no longer have to enter the Dragon'Den to get expert startup advice. In Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur, Shaf Rasul distils his vast experience and knowledge into a practical business startup guide that takes you smoothly and successfully from idea to exit. Are you in? With tips and advice from Shaf, as well as examples and anecdotes from inside and outside the den, you'l discover exactly what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. From starting up to buying and selling, from business plans to number crunching, Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur shows you how to do it right first time. You'll fin out: If you've got what it takes to e an entrepreneur How to set up and manage a business with confidence How to make a business profitable – fast Ten key things to know about finance How to be quick on your feet and beat the rest How to hire and manage the right people When and how to exit – and how to spot your next opportunity Who's the Man? Frequently featured in The Sunday Times Rich List, Shaf Rasul made his fortune in IT, property and asset management. In 2008 he was 19th in a Management Today survey of the UK's top 100 entrepreneurs and is one of the UK's most successful entrepreneurs under the age of 40. He co-presents the BBC's Dragons'Den spin off, Dragon's Den Online, an internet and mainstream TV phenomenon.'Shaf really knows his stuff – if you believe in your business, and want it to succeed, then read this book.'—Kavita Oberoi, Founder of Oberoi Consulting and star of Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire'Seriously good advice for would-be entrepreneurs and those already in business, Shaf's'tricks of the trade'tell you to do things properly – and this book shows you how.'—Professor Sara Carter, head of Department, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strathclyde Business School'Shaf has never hidden behind tired old clichés or business jargon – he's a straight-talking tycoon who tells people openly and honestly how to become a success in the cut-throat business world.'—Matt Bendoris, The Scottish Sun With tips and advice from Shal, as well as examples and anecdotes from inside and outside the Den, youl l discover exactly what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur From starting up to buying and selling, from business plans to number crunching, Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur shows you how to do it right first time. Youl l find out. Frequently featured in The Sunday Times Rich List Shaf Rasul made his fortune in IT, property and asset management in 2008 he was 19th in a Management Today survey of the UKs top 100 entrepreneurs and is one of the UKs most successful entrepreneurs under the age of 40. He co-presents the BBCs Dragons Den spin off, Dragons Den Online, an internet and mainstream TV phenomenon --Book Jacket. Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur......Page 5 Contents......Page 7 Introduction......Page 9 1 Are You an Entrepreneur?......Page 21 2 EXIT – It’s in Large Letters and Lit Up for a Reason......Page 45 3 Buy the Right Businesses......Page 55 4 Invest in People, Not in Products......Page 79 5 Start Your Own Business......Page 99 6 Ten Key Things to Know About Business Finance......Page 121 7 Make a Business Profitable Fast......Page 147 8 Drive a Hard Bargain......Page 165 9 Sell Businesses for a Profit......Page 185 Appendix......Page 211 Index......Page 214 Capstone; 1 edition (June 1, 2010) Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur 5 Contents 7 Introduction 9 1 Are You an Entrepreneur? 21 2 EXIT – It’s in Large Letters and Lit Up for a Reason 45 3 Buy the Right Businesses 55 4 Invest in People, Not in Products 79 5 Start Your Own Business 99 6 Ten Key Things to Know About Business Finance 121 7 Make a Business Profitable Fast 147 8 Drive a Hard Bargain 165 9 Sell Businesses for a Profit 185 Appendix 211 Index 214 190731251X,9781907312519,B003LN2DS0 The phenomenally popular Dragon s Den has branched out with a new online show. Airing on BBC 2 as well as online, Dragon s Den Online showcases the hilarious home videos of the nations budding entrepreneurs and inventors. The best of the bunch get to enter the Den and face Shaf Rasul and fight for his investment.