Going for It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur [Hardcover]

Victor Kiam (Author)

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From Library Journal

Kiam is most noted for his purchase and revitalization of Remington Consumer Products. For those aspiring to buy a company like Remington or wishing to start a small business, Kiam has written an informative study of entrepreneurship. He defines entrepreneurs as "those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity, and are able to turn both to their advantage." He provides practical guidelines for entrepreneurs in a variety of situations and draws upon his own experiences in establishing a business and being an entrepreneur in a large corporation. Topics covered include marketing and advertising, sales campaigns, recognizing new opportunities, and innovation. A good complement to James Cook's The Start-Up Entrepreneur ( LJ 1/86), recommended for all business collections. Lucy Heckman, St. John's Univ. Lib., Jamaica, N.Y.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 260 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co; lst ed edition (April 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688060609
• ISBN-13: 978-0688060602
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,634,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Up there with the greats, January 6, 2005

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E. AUSTIN "iceboy22" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Going for It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur (Hardcover)

I am surprised to see only one other amazon review of this classic book.

Victor is a genius who knows the value of hard work and the will to succeed overcomes all. This book is an extraordinary work by a great man and should be read by any budding entrepreneur - he really encapsulates what its all about.

One of the great books in my life.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for all entrepreneurs!, March 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Going for It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur (Hardcover)

This is truly a great book explaining all the secrets, vagaries and YES! simplisities of entrepreneurship. It will help you succeed in the growing world of business. Without any doubt I recommend it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entrepreneurship, Distilled., January 17, 2005

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James Dee (United Kindom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Going for It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur (Hardcover)

I first read this book when I was 15 years old (13 years ago), and it changed my life. Despite subsequent exposure to Anthony Robbins material and others, I give a distinct nod to Victor as the one who originally inspired me (and countless others) to achieve their own success in business.

As an ex colleague of Kiam's noted recently: "Victor was a true entrepeneur in the old style. They just don't make them like that anymore". I have to agree. This is the greatest book I have come across on entrepreneurship.