Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur? Are you convinced your great idea will be a world-beater? Or do you simply fancy working for yourself for a change?

Hundreds of thousands of companies are started up by would-be entrepreneurs every year, but all the statistics show that over half of those will fail pretty quickly, and most will never reach their fifth birthday.

Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy – as the stories in this book show. Sacking someone on their first day, going everywhere by bicycle because there’s no money for public transport, and not letting a wedding day get in the way of negotiations are just a few of the challenges our entrepreneurs have faced.

But if their stories of sacrifice don’t put you off, then the tips and advice that they share will give you a fantastic insight into the life of an entrepreneur. Read this book to find out if you’ve got what it takes, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur? Are you convinced your great idea will be a world-beater? Or do you simply fancy working for yourself for a change?

Hundreds of thousands of companies are started up by would-be entrepreneurs every year, but all the statistics show that over half of those will fail pretty quickly, and most will never reach their fifth birthday.

Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy – as the stories in this book show. Sacking someone on their first day, going everywhere by bicycle because there’s no money for public transport, and not letting a wedding day get in the way of negotiations are just a few of the challenges our entrepreneurs have faced.

But if their stories of sacrifice don’t put you off, then the tips and advice that they share will give you a fantastic insight into the life of an entrepreneur. Read this book to find out if you’ve got what it takes, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.