Dhaliwal Making a Fortune

Learning from the Asian Phenomenon
Erscheinungsjahr 2008
ISBN: 978-1-906465-16-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 206 Seiten, E-Book

Asian entrepreneurs and businesses have created wealth faster thanthe rest of the economy. Asian wealth now creates and sustains morejobs than it has ever done. It stimulates growth in industries andplaces that would struggle without the engine of entrepreneurship.Asian wealth is diversifying and modernising, it crosses thegenerational divide. If you want new and old economy wealth, it'sin these pages. If you want modern and traditional managementpractices, they are in this book. If you want a new generation ofentrepreneurs and wealth creators, then read on.
PRAISE FOR MAKING A FORTUNE
"Nobody understands better what makes British Asianentrepreneurs tick.
Spinder provides a fascinating insight into business leaders andthe
inspirational stories behind their success." Amar Singh, EveningStandard
"A refreshing and intelligent insight into Asianentrepreneurship in the 21st century" Sathnam Sanghera, TheTimes
"This is an important book that is being published at just theright time. With immigration a hot topic of conversationand ever-present in political and media circles, thisbook lays out the contribution of first, second and thirdgeneration Asians to the UK in terms of wealth creation,employment and host of other issues. It tells some goodstories and has a powerful message for everyone who readsit."Eric Leenders, ExecutiveDirector, British Bankers Association (BBA)
"Drawing on her own experiences and the stories of others,Spinder Dhaliwal offers both unique and valuable insights into thiscommunity of entrepreneurs. This book is a must for practicing andwould be entrepreneurs but also for anyone involved inentrepreneurships from advisors through to academics."Hamant Verma, Editor Eastern Eye
"The personal stories behind some of the UK's mostsuccessful Asian businessmen make for fascinating reading. I'm soglad that my good friend and hotel business partner, SurinderArora, takes his rightful place among them." Sir CliffRichard

Autoren/Hrsg.

Dhaliwal, Spinder

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements.
Forewords.
Introduction.
1. Shami Ahmed and family (Juice Corporation).
2. Surinder Arora (Arora Group).
3. Lord Karan Bilimoria (Cobra).
4. Dinesh Dhamija (Ebookers.com).
5. Firoz Kassam (Firoka Group).
6. Dr Kartar Lalvani (Vitabiotics).
7. Sir Gulam Noon (Noon Products).
8. Vijay and Bhikhu Patel (Waymade Healthcare).
9. Lord Swraj Paul (Caparo Group).
10. Professor Nathu Ram Puri (Purico Group).
11. Perween Warsi (S&A Foods).
Afterword.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Academic and author Dr. Spinder Dhaliwal is a recognised andleading expert in her field. Spinder has written extensively aboutthe Asian business community and compiles 'Britain's RichestAsians' in Success magazine for Eastern Eye reflecting her longheld interest in the field. She wrote the influential study "Silentcontributors - Asian Female Entrepreneurs and Women inBusiness" which highlighted this important, yet often neglected,issue. Her report for Barclays Bank entitled, 'Asian entrepreneursin the UK" received global attention.
Spinder knows all about the challenges of the Asian entrepreneurfrom first hand experience. Her parents, who came to the UK fromthe Punjab in the 1960's, ran a corner shop in which Spinderbalanced the demands of a busy family business with high academicachievement
She has been a regular contributor to the Asian media and, inthe past few years, has become an increasingly influential figurein more mainstream circles. She was the founder and directorof the centre for Asian Entrepreneurial research and is aBoard Member of the Institute of Small Business and Enterprise.Spinder is also invited to address audiences as a speaker, is afreelance writer and helps major organisations target andunderstand the Asian community.