Making a Fortune: Learning from the Asian Phenomenon

by Spinder Dhaliwal

Asian entrepreneurs and businesses have created wealth faster than the rest of the economy. Asian wealth now creates and sustains more jobs than it has ever done. It stimulates growth in industries and places that would struggle without the engine of entrepreneurship. Asian wealth is diversifying and modernising, it crosses the generational divide. If you want new and old economy wealth, it's in these pages. If you want modern and traditional management practices, they are in this book. If you want a new generation of entrepreneurs and wealth creators, then read on. PRAISE FOR MAKING A FORTUNE "Nobody understands better what makes British Asian entrepreneurs tick.
Spinder provides a fascinating insight into business leaders and the
inspirational stories behind their success." Amar Singh, Evening Standard "A refreshing and intelligent insight into Asian entrepreneurship in the 21st century"  Sathnam Sanghera, The Times "This is an important book that is being published at just the right time. With immigration a hot topic of conversation and ever-present in political and media circles, this book lays out the contribution of first, second and third generation Asians to the UK in terms of wealth creation, employment and host of other issues. It tells some good stories and has a powerful message for everyone who reads it." Eric Leenders, Executive Director,   British Bankers Association (BBA) “Drawing on her own experiences and the stories of others, Spinder Dhaliwal offers both unique and valuable insights into this community of entrepreneurs. This book is a must for practicing and would be entrepreneurs but also for anyone involved in entrepreneurships from advisors through to academics.” Hamant Verma, Editor Eastern Eye “The personal stories behind some of the UK's most successful Asian businessmen make for fascinating reading. I'm so glad that my good friend and hotel business partner, Surinder Arora, takes his rightful place among them.” Sir Cliff Richard

206 pages, Paperback

First published February 8, 2008

About the author

Dr. Spinder Dhaliwal is the author of The Millennial Millionaire, how young entrepreneurs turn their dreams into business (Palgrave). She is a Reader in Entrepreneurship and the Director of Postgraduate Programmes at Westminster University Business School. Spinder has taken students through Entrepreneurship programmes both in the UK and overseas. She has run workshops in Barbardos, Mauritius, Hong Kong, Athens and China.

Spinder has written extensively about entrepreneurship and the business community and compiled Britain’s Richest Asians reflecting her long held interest in the field. Her previous book, Making a Fortune – Learning from the Asian Phenomenon (Capstone) has been noted widely.

Spinder has developed what the Daily Mail described as a “high flying career” which spans academia, writing and the media.

Avoiding the insularity of many in her profession, Spinder’s work targets, and hits, a much wider audience than just students and other academics. She has been a regular contributor to the media and, in the past few years, has become an increasingly influential figure in more mainstream circles. Spinder, and her work, have been profiled in The Independent, The Daily Mirror and The Daily Mail and she has appeared on the BBC’s flagship breakfast news programme.

Spinder is invited to address audiences as a speaker and is a freelance writer.

Reviews

[MissUnderstoodGenius · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its said that one of the best ways to learn how to succeed at anything is to emulate people or groups that are already enjoying that success. This book is one such, a compilation about Asian entrepreneurs in Britain - about their struggles and lessons, wins and losses.

Would I recommend it?
Yes - A good book from which budding or existing entrepreneurs can learn from these amazing individuals.