Product Description

Many of the world′s most successful businesses started in a downturn, so why not yours? Make Your First Million shows you how to break out of the rat race and go it alone with your own business idea. Fully revised for the current economic climate, Martin tells you, in his straight–talking style, how to follow your dreams.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #128862 in Books
• Published on: 2009-04-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Review
"The book contains a lot of advice for those with ambitious growth plans in mind." (Growing Business, June 2007)

"As a highly readable primer in the art of making a success of a start–up it takes some beating."  ( Better Business, June 2007)

"...a refreshing and enjoyable read."  (Edge, November 2007)

Review
"The book contains a lot of advice for those with ambitious growth plans in mind." (Growing Business, June 2007)

"As a highly readable primer in the art of making a success of a start–up it takes some beating."  ( Better Business, June 2007)

"...a refreshing and enjoyable read."  (Edge, November 2007)

“Full of practical examples and illustrations of key actions and ideas, this is a great book to get you started”.HotBrandsCoolPlaces.com May 2008

Edge, November 2007
"...a refreshing and enjoyable read."

Customer Reviews

A great addition to any collection
This book was a great read from start to finish, most books of this type tend to be more about providing advice whilst being inspirational, where as the author here has tried to set a tone and focused on acquiring the right attitude, creating a specific mindset for your venture.
Whilst providing much advice and anecdotes along the way the chapters are interlaced with a semi-biographical tale of how the author made his own fortune, with the final chapter providing an "entrepreneurs survival kit" in summary form which is great to go back to and revise in future instances without having to read the whole book again.
The best thing was the way it was written, you could imagine yourself in a pub conversing over a pint with your mentor who you enjoy sharing time with. My only critiscm is it's a bit light on detail and whilst that was expected of this type of book it would have been great to be given more detail about the authors own original business plans, etc. like that of the (Coffee Republic Founders) book "Anyone can do it". All in all a very worthwhile purchase.

Simplistically Vague
I like Martin Webb and enjoyed 'Risking It All' and he obviously knows what he is doing.

I did, however, find this book both vague and quite basic. It is also very much based around the Author's experience in leisure retailing (bars and clubs) so it's not so suitable for business to business advice.

He gave some glimpses into his own experiences (almost in an autobiographical way) but again, it was too much of everything and not enough substance.

A good book for a novice but you'd need more to 'Make Your First Million'.

Great read for any business
I found this book to be a great handbook for anyone already in business or thinking of going into business. It's easy to read with straightforward advice and examples. The book explores all areas of a buiness from startup decisions right through to preparing your exit strategy. I was extremely motivated and encouraged by this little gem. Thanks Martin!