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Viva Books Capital Rules The Construction of Global Finance 2009 Edition by Rawi Abdelal, Kevin Uphill
This book is an insider's guide on how to realise substantial capital gain from building and selling your business. It explains in jargon-free, practical terms how to buy â€" or start â€" a business, then how to develop, groom and sell it successfully.The authors argue that too many owner- managers fail to focus on the eventual sale early enough; they show how to work successfully on current profit and longer-term capital value at the same time.They explore ways of creating capital value through various means such as leadership, shrewd people management, business culture and branding. They have packed their book with valuable examples and case studies drawn from their own extensive consulting experience.The financial aspects at each stage are explained in detail but, beyond that, the authors focus on the personal issues, stresses and objectives involved in building a successful enterprise.This is expert advice presented in clear, concise terms, designed for· Entrepreneurs and owners of small to medium sized businesses· Those who are about to or who are considering starting or buying a business· Owners who are planning succession or exit· Professional advising clients on buying and selling businesses· General business readers who are looking for a good introduction to an important topic with an eye to the futureAbout Author:S Kevin Uphill is an expert on buying and selling business. He is Managing Partner of Avondale Group, a consultancy which specialises exclusively in selling small to medium sized businesses. He started the business with partners in 1991 and has helped grow it into a national group. He has been personally responsible for approaching 100 successful deals.Alex McMiIIan is a certified NLP Trainer with 20 years' entrepreneur experience He is the author of Your Ticket to Success, Advanced Selling for Beginners [MB200] and Entrepreneur.