Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur [Hardcover]

Richard Branson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 16, 2010

The biggest business publication of 2009 — Branson's business secrets now in paperback.

In Business Stripped Bare, Sir Richard Branson shares the inside track on his life in business and reveals the incredible truth about his most risky, brilliant and audacious deals. Discover why Virgin tried to take on one of the world's biggest superbrands, how Virgin Mobile USA holds the record as the fastest company in history to generate revenues of over one billion dollars (faster than Microsoft, Google and Amazon) and how Richard is the only person in the world to have built eight billion-dollar companies from scratch in eight different sectors.

Combining invaluable advice with the remarkable and candid inside stories of Virgin's greatest achievements, as well as some of its setbacks, Business Stripped Bare is a dynamic, inspirational and truly original guide to success in business and in life. Whether you are an executive, an entrepreneur or are just starting out, Richard strips business down to show how you can succeed and make a difference.


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"A timely book on business."
— Daily Mail

"An interesting read."
— The Economist


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About the Author

SIR RICHARD BRANSON is a hugely successful international entrepreneur, adventurer and icon, and is chairman of the Virgin Group. His autobiography, Losing My Virginity, and his books on business, Screw It, Let's Do It and Business Stripped Bare, are all international bestsellers. He lives on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands and is married with two grown-up children.


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Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Virgin Books (August 16, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1905264437
• ISBN-13: 978-1905264438
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.2 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #458,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Here's to hopeful, philanthropic capitalism at its true best!, October 29, 2009

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Robert W. Barnwell "BobTheCopywriter" (Starkville, MS, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Business Stripped Bare (Audio CD)

For years it's been frustrating to me that none of Richard Branson's books were available on audio, so when this one came out I jumped on it.

Okay, this book is not as instructional and detailed as books like Good to Great. However, as wonderful as those other authors are, none of them have founded multi-billion dollar international firms. So what advice is here is coming straight from a source.

I know some are probably scoffing at the idea, sure that this book is ghost written, but I doubt it. Branson is a brand fanatic, who has made himself the living symbol of the brand.

Unlike Trump and others who espouse a cut-throat, zero-sum philosophy, Branson shows that entrepreneurship and conscience are not mutually exclusive. You can be a good person and a good businessman.

So if you want some sound business advice and a solid dose of hope this is the book to read... or listen.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for any entrepreneur, November 14, 2008

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Raman Vaidyanathan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur (Hardcover)

I am an aspiring entrepreneur. I was coming up with several business ideas and was looking to find a meaning and mantra for my business, and was looking to get some insight into other entrepreneurs experience. Came across this book and bought it, and read it. It is a valuable read for entrepreneurs and for others thinking about entrepreneurship. Do not forget to read the inside of the covers on the front and the back. Several valuable lessons that can be learnt from Sir Richard Branson's experience, while you are going about your startup. Make sure you have fun reading this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and fun!, May 21, 2011

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koirrah - See all my reviews

This review is from: Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur (Hardcover)

Truly inspiring and fun book. Richard first of all is truly a unique and fun personality. The message of the book in short is to "Try!". Whatever you aspire in your life, you must go for it. From business POV book doesn't give that much of concrete advices; As Richard puts it, every company is different and you just must learn by doing. Overall, the book is easy and fun to read, and gives truly great reading experience!