According to a recent survey (May 2010) by Kelly Services, the recession has done nothing dampen the UK’s entrepreneurial spirit, with 20 per cent of the 6,000 respondents wanting to launch their own business. Actually taking the plunge is however, not an easy task.
In his new book, Confessions of an Entrepreneur, author and serial entrepreneur, Chris Robson charts the highs and lows of starting a business, told through the anecdotes of people with first-hand experience. The book is about the emotional issues that other business books ignore – the sacrifices you make, the strain of uncertainty and potential failure and the addictive highs of success.
Chris Robson talks from experience – he built and floated a digital agency, syzygy, and is the founder of Ink Publishing, the largest provider of in-flight magazines. But you do not just read about Chris’ story – you are invited to share the raw, honest stories of other talented entrepreneurs, including:
- Bill Gross, founder of Idealab
- Jo Fairley, founder of Green & Black’s
- Nick Wheeler, founder of Charles Tyrwhitt
- William Reeve, founder of LOVE FiLM
“I wish I had understood about the emotional impact of starting a new business when I started out, namely the toll it takes and the sheer amount of time it consumes...This book isn’t about how the avoid the madness, that’s impossible, but it will help you navigate through it.” Chris Robson, Confessions of an Entrepreneur.
A witty insight into the trials and tribulations of self-employment, this is a must have read for anyone embarking on setting up their own company.
Confessions of an Entrepreneur is published by Pearson Prentice Hall, www.pearson-books.com, and available to buy this September (2010).
