Wendy Harris, Wendy Beech "Against All Odds: Ten Entrepreneurs Who Followed Their Hearts and Found Success"
John Wiley & Sons | 2001-01 | ISBN: 0471374725 | 237 pages | PDF | 1 MB
John Wiley & Sons | 2001-01 | ISBN: 0471374725 | 237 pages | PDF | 1 MB
Motivating stories of men and women who overcame overwhelming odds and made their fortunes
Inspiring profiles of well-known and up-and-coming African American entrepreneurs highlight the challenges and triumphs that each has met on the road to success. Entrepreneurs profiled include Sylvia and Herbert Woods, the husband-and-wife team who turned a tiny luncheonette into the world-famous Sylvia's restaurant; Renee Warren and Kirsten Poe, sister CEOs who launched their public relations firm, Noelle-Elaine Media Consultants from a New York City studio apartment. The book covers a broad cross-section of companies and industries, including comic book publishing, the hospitality industry, and food production. Written by an experienced, well-connected author, this book also features quotes from each entrepreneur, detailing the lessons they've learned.