Business Minds consists of direct interviews with the top 40 management gurus (selected from the recent FT Dynamo survey) on the subject of management ideas and the latest business challenges.

This fully revised and updated edition provides an up-to-the-minute look at a diverse collection of people, their businesses and how they make their enterprises work.

At once a time capsule, a master class in entrepreneurial thinking and a dazzling coffee table book, Forbes@100 starts with the history of a century of capitalism - cover-by-cover, first-by-first - told through the prism of its definitive chronicler, Forbes magazine. But it doesn't stop there. In the characteristic Forbesian way, the book then looks toward the future, with the best-ever collection of original essays, anecdotes, and ideas from the 100 greatest living business minds all accompanied by original portraits taken by renowned photographer Martin Schoeller. Offering a unique window into the thinking of Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Bono, Donald Trump, Sheryl Sandberg, Jeff Bezos, Paul McCartney and 90 others, Forbes@100 is a once-in-a-century, inspirational keepsake.

Carly's goal for you: become a happy, healthy, successful, business-minded boss. Part self-help wisdom, part business school teaching, and part interactive workbook pages, plus real-life advice from 15 amazing, thriving entrepreneurs: this book is everything you need to know to turn your creative passion into a successful company. With clarity and approachability, this complete guide will teach you how to monetize your creativity with a sustainable operation: ideation and business plans, branding, bookkeeping, accounting, marketing, management, social media, and more. Maybe you want to become a social media influencer like Carly. Maybe you want to sell cake pops on the side. Maybe you want to design beautiful branding for small business owners, or maybe you want to run a coffee cart on campus! Whatever your idea, the same responsible business principles apply. With dedicated space for you to write down your own ideas, Carly will walk you through the process, step-by-step. Through it all, Carly will remind you of your true goal: you started your business to make you happy. That's not a bad thing! You can't field calls, answer emails, manage your accounts, and so on, if you're not taking care of yourself first. With firsthand wisdom, she'll encourage you to live a happy entrepreneur's lifestyle because YOU are your business's greatest asset. With insight from some of the best women in the entrepreneurial game, this book will become your most-trusted resource. Thank you to the owners of these amazing small businesses: Chappy Wrap, chloédigital, Sarah Flint, Sarah O. Jewelry, Lycette Designs, Margaux, Oui Create, Grace Rose Farm, Dudley Stephens, Diane Hill, Sara Fitz, BFB Hair and dae Hair, Addison Bay, and The Tiny Tassel!

Dive into the extraordinary lives and transformative journeys of twenty visionary entrepreneurs who have redefined success in 'The Greatest Business Minds of the Decade.' From tech innovators revolutionizing industries to sustainability pioneers reshaping environmental stewardship, this book offers a compelling narrative of resilience, innovation, and leadership. Through intimate interviews and deep insights, discover how these trailblazers navigated challenges, seized opportunities, and left an indelible mark on their fields. Their stories inspire, educate, and illuminate the path to entrepreneurial greatness, urging readers to embrace innovation, pursue audacious goals, and shape a future where business drives positive global change.

"The Definitive Business Plan" delivers fast-track advice, aimed at competent business people who want to get beyond the basics and produce definitive, cogent and intelligent plans.

Inspiring lessons from some of the world's wisest and pioneering business leaders. - What does it take to achieve success? - How can you take charge of your career destiny? - What are the most important business principles that you should follow? - How can you create business opportunities in hostile market conditions? - How can you stay motivated amidst cutthroat competition and naysayers? In Achievement, the most legendary business leaders share their stories, insights and advice about creating immensely successful and sustainable businesses. Henry Ford writes about his journey, from being an engineer at Thomas Edison's electricity company to revolutionizing the automobile industry. J.R.D. Tata shares his 'golden rules' for success and getting the best out of others. Azim Premji, the czar of the Indian IT industry, stresses the importance of hard work, humility and taking charge of your destiny. John D. Rockefeller, founder of the Standard Oil Company and the wealthiest person in modern history, talks about sticking to his business principles, maintaining integrity and taking care of his employees. Coco Chanel, founder of the iconic Chanel brand, points to the inevitability of failure and the courage in thinking for yourself. Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys and one of the great entrepreneurs of our time, shares lessons about having a long-term vision and self-belief, and the significance of fellowship and philanthropy. Whether you intend to start a business or are already engaged in one, this handy book will inspire you to think bigger, identify your goals--both long-term and short-term--and take concrete steps towards realizing them.