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Description of From Vision to Exit

There are many differences between a good business and a great business, but they aren't beyond a business leader's control. In From Vision to Exit, Guy Rigby candidly explains how entrepreneurs can develop strategies, plans and tactics to get their businesses to the top.

With an easy and engaging style, this book is a definitive and practical guide that covers every business area. From strategy to finance, management to marketing, and business planning to exit, Guy leaves no stone unturned. The result is an authoritative and invaluable tool for entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the minefield of successful growth.

Find out everything you wanted to know about how to build a great business but never had the opportunity to ask.

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Title Information

ISBN:

9780857191472

Pages:

376 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

814183

Publisher:

Harriman House

Published:

26/09/2011

Edition:

1st Edition

Press and Industry Reviews

"An excellent primer...I commend this book to both those who are already running an established business, and those who are minded to start one and become their own boss. It is written in a practical style, full of useful tips and pertinent questions. It is a manual that can be used very much as a reference source, to be dipped into when needed."
- Luke Johnson

"A must-read tome for any aspiring entrepreneur. Guy unpacks entrepreneurship in an enjoyable, fascinating manner."
- Julie Meyer, founder and CEO of Ariadne Capital, founder of Entrepreneur Country, co-founder of First Tuesday

"Guy has managed to combine years of practical experience, an extensive knowledge of the financial world and pragmatic advice into one easy-to-read volume."
- Neal Gandhi, serial entrepreneur and investor

"I only wish this book had been around for me to read before setting off on my entrepreneurial journey. A very thorough and informative book that covers every aspect of going it alone."
- Kanya King, founder and CEO of MOBO Awards

"An excellent work. A story of vision, passion and the journey through growth and exit. Immensely helpful and practical. This book's got it all."
- Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, The Black Farmer

"If you want to run your own business, you need to read this book. I thoroughly recommend it!"
- Rowan Gormley, founder of Naked Wines

"Guy Rigby's new book is full of practical advice and covers everything an entrepreneur would need to run their business successfully. Highly recommended!"
- Mike Southon, Financial Times columnist, best-selling business author and entrepreneur mentor

"This is a MUST read for fellow entrepreneurs on the journey. Full of pragmatic experiences of how to accelerate growth in your business. Reading this will seriously enhance your profitability and your wealth."
- Sir Eric Peacock, Chairman Baydonhill FX, entrepreneur and serial non-executive director

"I am often asked for advice about starting a business and I was thinking of writing it all down. Guy has saved me the effort. I will just hand out a copy of this book."
- Nick Jenkins, Founder of Moonpig.com

"This book is a business masterpiece and its principles will be sustained through the generations. I would recommend it to anyone seeking to be highly successful in business. Not only has the author provided a comprehensive guide to creating business growth, he has also given us invaluable insights into the experiences of many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs."
- Shalini Khemka, chief executive, The London Entrepreneurial Exchange

"As someone who has chaired nearly 500 round table discussions with Britain's most successful entrepreneurs I know it's not easy to assimilate best practice into a book. Guy has managed to combine current insights and anecdotes with great, practicable tips. This is the book I wish I'd written: Guy's saved me the trouble. This should be essential reading for any aspiring, high growth entrepreneurs."
- Duncan Cheatle, founder of leading entrepreneurs club The Supper Club and the Prelude Group which works with entrepreneurs to maximise capital value

"I wish I’d read this book before I started my entrepreneurial journey - I might have made it to the beach already."
- James Lohan, founder and CEO of Mr & Mrs Smith

"A top class explicit guide about how to navigate the rollercoaster ride of succeeding as an entrepreneur."
- Peter Winslow, Group CEO, BGL Group Ltd (BGL Group are the owners of comparethemarket.com)

"From Vision to Exit is a must-read book for any aspiring entrepreneur."
- James Caan, founder and CEO of Hamilton Bradshaw, former investor on Dragons' Den

"To a hungry entrepreneur, this book is an invitation to a lip-smacking smorgasbord upon which to feast. Easily digestible, never dry, stuffed with sage anecdotes and wit, it can be devoured in one full fat sitting, or you can pick and mix from the menu, depending on your appetite. The tasty top tips at the end of each chapter should become the staple diet of anyone wanting to run a healthy, growing business. It deserves a Michelin star. Bravo."
- Tristram Mayhew, founder and Chief Gorilla, Go Ape!

"Guy has done something very special with this book. He has combined real world experience with a gripping read. The journey from starting up to selling up is a dramatic one for any business. From Vision to Exit catches that adventure and offers sound advice that can help entrepreneurs make it."
- Michael Hayman, Co-founder Seven Hills, Co-founder StartUp Britain

"A definitive handbook and guide. Everything you’ll ever need to know about building and selling a business."
- Kevin Stopps, Managing Director, Smith & Williamson

"The book, frankly, is fabulous...truly an excellent resource for anyone running a business, whether they intend to exit or not. I'm normally quite sceptical of 'how to' manuals but not in this case - you have done a cracking job."
- Rupert Lee-Browne, Chief Executive of Caxton FX Ltd.

"The book arrived on Friday and, honestly, it's un-put-a-downable. This the first time I have powered up my PC this weekend and that is unheard off. Half way through and I can't wait to get back to it. Well done."
- Prem Gyani

" I found From Vision to Exit an inspirational read. It would have been helpful to have such a reference guide when I started the business over 10 years ago. It would have certainly helped us get to our destination much quicker. The book is full of gems of wisdom."
- Joanne Smith, The Consulting Consortium

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About Guy Rigby

Guy Rigby is a chartered accountant and an entrepreneur. He is a natural and driven enthusiast who built and sold his own accountancy firm, as well as pursuing other commercial interests. He has been a director and part-owner of a number of different ventures, including businesses in the IT, property, defence, manufacturing and retail sectors. In an unusually varied career, he has been the senior partner of two accountancy firms, a finance director, a sales and marketing director and an adviser and mentor to many entrepreneurial businesses and their owners.

Guy now leads the entrepreneurial services group at Smith & Williamson, the diversified financial services group. His day to day activities include advising entrepreneurs and their businesses and coordinating Smith & Williamson's activities in this vibrant and exciting market.

Contents of From Vision to Exit

About the author
Acknowledgements
Foreword by Luke Johnson
Introduction

1. Strategy: Part One - Vision, Strategy and Tactics
2. Strategy: Part Two - Growth, Pace and Profit
3. Strategy: Part Three - Flexibility and Focus
4. Business Planning
5. Practical Financial Management
6. Raising Equity Finance
7. Types and Sources of Finance
8. From Entrepreneur to Leader
9. The Board and Management Team
10. People Management: Part One - Talent Recruitment
11. People Management: Part Two - Talent Retention and Reward
12. Brand Identity and Culture
13. Sales and Marketing
14. Supply Chain and Partnership Management
15. Technology and Data Management
16. International Business
17. Intellectual Property
18. Buy & Build
19. Business Succession & Sale

Index