The Six-Minute Entrepreneur: 52 Short Lessons for Long-Term Business Success

by Sara Davies

Have you ever wanted to start or grow your own business, but found that life keeps getting in the way?

Sara Davies, star of Dragon's Den, is known for her no-nonsense, down-to-earth entrepreneurship, and this book reveals her secrets to success in just six minutes a week.

Filled with stories from Sara's own career, her 52 invaluable lessons span the year, teaching you everything you need to know to launch, run and grow your business.

From developing ideas and finding mentors, to overcoming hurdles and mastering time management, her quick tips and hacks are balanced with deeper actions to practise over the coming week.

No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, you can turn your dream into reality, at a pace that works for you.

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 16, 2025

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Reviews

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and think it could make a great “year-long read” for entrepreneurs. It’s not filled with brand new ideas if you’ve already read your fair share of business and personal development books, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

What stood out to me is the way it’s broken into weekly lessons or focus topics. That structure makes it easy to stay on track and regularly check in with yourself… whether you’re trying to grow your business, pivot in a new direction, or just make sure things still feel aligned. It’s the kind of book that’s less about rushing through and more about letting the ideas sink in week by week.

[Periplus Bookshop]

Lewat 52 pelajaran singkat yang bisa dibaca dalam enam menit setiap minggu, buku ini menawarkan panduan praktis dan inspiratif untuk siapa saja yang ingin membangun atau mengembangkan bisnis. Dengan gaya yang lugas dan mudah dipahami, pembaca diajak mengeksplorasi strategi penting mulai dari mengelola waktu hingga menumbuhkan ide dan menghadapi tantangan nyata di dunia kewirausahaan. Setiap pelajaran dilandasi oleh pengalaman pribadi Sara Davies, seorang pebisnis dan wirausahawan perempuan yang juga menjadi panelis dalam acara televisi bertema bisnis yang tayang di BBC, Dragon’s Den.

Segala pengetahuan dan langkah-langkah terbaik yang pernah dijalankannya sebagai seorang pebisnis dan dituangkan Sara dalam buku ini, menjadikannya relevan dan aplikatif bagi pelaku bisnis di berbagai tahap. Tanpa perlu komitmen waktu besar, buku ini memberikan motivasi dan pengetahuan untuk meraih kesuksesan jangka panjang. https://blog.periplus.com/2025/04/21/...

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Business Success, Startup Tips, Time Management, Productivity, Small Business, Business Growth, Weekly Lessons, Entrepreneur Mindset, Practical Advice, Self-Improvement, Motivation, Personal Development, Short Business Lessons

[Hannah Girodat · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a young entrepreneur, I found this book both insightful and affirming. While a lot of Sara’s advice echoed values and lessons I’ve already learned along the way, it was encouraging to see them reinforced by someone who has built something so impressive.

What I especially appreciated was how each chapter began with a real-life story from Sara’s own journey. It made the advice feel grounded, relatable, and genuinely motivating. She offers not just inspiration but practical tips and reflection prompts that helped me gain clarity on a few areas of my own business.

Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, this is a great read. Quick, honest, and full of heart. I can definitely see myself returning to it as a reference in the years to come.

[Andrew Barnett · Rating 2 out of 5]

Probably useful for someone with limited life/work experience, but at 50 years old, a lot of this was known and fairly common sense. Good for reflection though, but not ground breaking.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

random library find, very helpful to the point pointers!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️
I’m a big fan of Sara Davies and without clouding judgment, this was a fantastic book. Was suitably candid and balanced honesty and truth, great self development book.

[Zoë · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aimed at people with teams or people who aspire to be leaders, and I am a solopreneur so not 100% targeted at me.

[Clarissa Brincat · Rating 4 out of 5]

An okay read, although it didn’t give me any “aha” moments. Davies intended it to be a sort of manual that a reader sticks to for a year, with one lesson to put into practice each week. I didn’t follow this recommendation, choosing to read it from start to finish like a normal book instead. I think the lesson that resonated the most with me was about the importance of knowing your own goals as a way of preventing comparisonitis.