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Like a Virgin: Secrets they won’t teach you at business school - cover

Like a Virgin: Secrets they won’t teach you at business school

Richard Branson, Virgin

Publisher: Richard Branson

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Summary

Looking for advice on setting up your own company, improving your career prospects, or developing your leadership skills? Why not ask Richard Branson?

In Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won't Teach You in Business School, Richard distils and shares the wisdom and experience that have made him one of the world's most recognised and respected entrepreneurs. From his 'Top 5 secrets of Business Success', to hard hitting discussions about the global financial crisis, this book brings together his best advice on all things business.

It's business school, the Branson way.

Review
"A compelling and easy read that backs up its tips with case studies and autobiographical snippets" New Business Review --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author:
Sir Richard Branson is an international entrepreneur, adventurer, icon, and the founder of the Virgin Group. His autobiography, Losing My Virginity, and his books on business, Screw It, Let's Do It and Business Stripped Bare, are all international bestsellers. He is also the author of Reach for the Skies and most recently, Screw Business As Usual.
Available since: 11/10/2015.

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