100 Great Businesses and the Minds Behind Them

Angus Holland · Emily Ross

Jul 2005 · Bolinda · Narrated by Richard Aspel

About this audiobook

This fully revised and updated edition of 100 Great Businesses and the Minds Behind Them provides an up-to-the-minute look at a diverse collection of people, their businesses and how they make their enterprises work. From risk-loving entrepreneurs Richard Branson and the boys at Google to self-starters like IKEA's Ingvar Kamprad; from one-person brands like Oprah to billionaire investment oracle Warren Buffett, this book delves into the hearts, minds and business plans of some of the world's most successful businesspeople. Profiles include creative geniuses such as food guru Jamie Oliver, vacuum-cleaner mogul James Dyson and accidental ice-cream entrepreneurs Ben & Jerry. This is an accessible collection of stories from Australia and around the world that offers inspiration, ideas and lessons on the principles of successful businesses. 100 Great Businesses and the Minds Behind Them looks at what makes entrepreneurs tick, what drives them, and highlights the pivotal moments in the lives of their businesses. It is a book with lasting lessons on the art of making your business a success.

About the author

Angus Holland is a senior editor with the Age newspaper. He lives in Melbourne with his wife, author Emily Ross, and their two children.

During her fifteen years as a journalist, Emily Ross has worked at Text Media editing a travel magazine, has had editing stints on the Qantas in-fight magazine and, more recently, has written about business life for national business magazine BRW. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, author Angus Holland, and their two children.

Richard Aspel is a talented narrator of children's and adult audiobooks. He trained and worked in London, before returning to Australia where he has worked extensively in television, theatre and radio. His television credits include Neighbours and Carson's Law, and he provided various voices for The Silver Brumby animated series. Richard was nominated for the prestigious Audie Award (US) for his narration of The Mark of the Angel by Nancy Huston.