{"product_id":"daring-to-compete-isbn-9781119546764","title":"Daring to Compete","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe successful entrepreneur’s guide to accelerating growth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaring to Compete \u003c\/i\u003eoffers real-world strategies to accelerate the growth of your business and secure your place as a market leader. This expert guide is the result of years of comprehensive research and experience from global professional services organization EY, originator of the celebrated “Entrepreneur Of The Year” program. Employing its worldwide reach and extensive network of successful entrepreneurs, EY has developed a model of sustainable business development—“The 7 Drivers of Growth\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e.” This innovative and highly effective approach to strategic growth is an invaluable resource for high-growth businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups. Favoring practical strategies over abstract theories, this book provides clear guidance on the Customer; Funding and Finance; Transactions and Alliances; Risk; People, Behaviors, and Culture; Digital Technology and Analytics; and Operations. This book brings the application of these drivers to life by featuring insights from Entrepreneur Of The Year award-winning entrepreneurs from a wide range of industries and geographic locations. These entrepreneurs share how each driver functions in actual business situations and present first-hand advice on their application and implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanned and sustainable growth is a challenge faced by businesses every day, from developing ventures to leading enterprises. Effective entrepreneurs embrace the drivers of growth and recognize what areas require sharper focus. This book allows you to identify and apply these elements in your own business—facilitating optimal outcomes and accelerating growth. This indispensable guide enables you to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement a proven business model to compete more effectively and achieve market leadership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain the knowledge and confidence to face challenges, anticipate, and overcome obstacles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess research, tools, and services to accelerate growth and compete on a global scale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn invaluable market leadership strategies from a team of highly successful entrepreneurs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloped from the real-life stories of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year winners, this book is an inspirational and informative must-read guide to business growth and market leadership. \u003ci\u003eDaring to Compete \u003c\/i\u003eis an invaluable resourcefor both aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs and established business leaders seeking to become more entrepreneurial.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Daring to compete – understanding the DNA of entrepreneurs 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 What is the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year? 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 What are the EY 7 Drivers of Growth\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Do you have the E-gene? 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 What success looks like: 15 stories from the “Winner’s Circle” 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Entrepreneurs based in the Americas 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Entrepreneurs based in Asia Pacific 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Entrepreneurs based in the\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnited Kingdom, Europe 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Understanding EY’s 7 Drivers of Growth 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Driver #1: Customer – “No customers, no business” 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Driver #2: People, Behaviors, and Culture – “Cutting stone or building a cathedral?” 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Driver #3: Digital Technology and Analytics – “The new industrial revolution” 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Driver #4: Operations – “From surviving to thriving” 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Driver #5: Funding and Finance – “Failing to plan is planning to fail” 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Driver #6: Transactions and Alliances – “Right transaction, right price, right time” 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Driver #7: Risk – “Threat or opportunity” 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Traits, skills, and the importance of intuition 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 World-class Entrepreneurs and building sustainable market-leading companies 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout EY 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 241\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIANE FOREMAN\u003c\/b\u003e is the Chairman of Chelsea Group Ltd. She is one of New Zealand???s most successful businesswomen, was named the \u003ci\u003eEY Entrepreneur Of The Year\u003c\/i\u003e New Zealand in 2009, and served as an EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e judge. \u003ci\u003eForbes Asia\u003c\/i\u003e named Diane \"one of Asia's most powerful women.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRYAN PEARCE\u003c\/b\u003e is a partner of Ernst \u0026amp; Young LLP (US) based in Boston, Massachusetts and the EY Global Leader – Entrepreneurship with responsibility for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Program\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e. He is an in-demand speaker on topics of entrepreneurship, start-ups and venture financing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGEOFFREY GODDING\u003c\/b\u003e is a partner of Ernst \u0026amp; Young LLP (US) based in London. He has extensive experience advising high-growth businesses globally. He is EY's Global Leader of Digital \u0026amp; Innovations for Growth Markets and led the development of the EY 7 Drivers of Growth\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth is a source of ongoing challenge for businesses on their journey from start-up to market leader. \u003ci\u003eDaring to Compete\u003c\/i\u003e draws on the research and expertise of both the global organization EY and the renowned \u003ci\u003eEY Entrepreneur Of The Year\u003c\/i\u003e program. EY's research is based on thousands of interactions with international entrepreneurs over many decades. Throughout the book, the authors review EY's findings and detail an actionable model called \"The EY 7 Drivers of Growth\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e.\" The book explains how to negotiate the essential elements required for sustainable growth: customers; funding and finance; transactions and alliances; risk; people, behaviors and culture; digital technology and analytics; and operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the customer is first and foremost on the list of growth drivers, entrepreneurs must invest significant time and capital in the other six drivers in order to ensure success. Written for high-growth businesses at all stages of development, \u003ci\u003eDaring to Compete\u003c\/i\u003e surveys the real-world tactics and approaches that accelerate growth and secure your position as a market leader.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaring to Compete is filled with inspirational stories of \u003ci\u003eEY Entrepreneur Of The Year\u003c\/i\u003e winners offering a unique opportunity to learn from some of the 's best entrepreneurs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir stories reveal how to compete more effectively, innovate, diversify and seize on the exciting opportunities that are available as a result of industry convergence and new technologies. More importantly, these outstanding entrepreneurs explain the ways they have adopted the EY 7 Drivers of Growth\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e to help guide their companies to sustainable success.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaring to Compete\u003c\/i\u003e contains the information, strategies, and the proven model that will give you the knowledge and confidence to fast-track growth and compete on a global scale.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR\u003cb\u003e DARING TO COMPETE\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is a rare glimpse into the minds and hearts of entrepreneurs from around the world. Anyone contemplating the creation of a business would benefit from reading it.\" \u003cb\u003e—Doug Ortega,\u003c\/b\u003e Executive Director, Strategic Alliances Young Presidents' Organization (YPO)  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There's nothing like hearing directly from those 've done it—and this book is packed with stories of some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world—who've turned their ideas into market-leading companies. \u003ci\u003eDaring to Compete\u003c\/i\u003e is for all the makers, doers and dreamers who are starting or growing a business.\" \u003cb\u003e—Wendy Guillies,\u003c\/b\u003e President and CEO, Kauffman Foundation  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDaring to Compete\u003c\/i\u003e is a great read for entrepreneurs at any stage of development. Those who are scaling will be able to identify their business' strengths and weaknesses; all will find a blueprint for success.\" \u003cb\u003e—David Wachtel,\u003c\/b\u003e SVP, Marketing and Partnerships, Endeavor  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reading this book, I felt an immediate recognition and connection with my tribe. It is rare to gain such open and honest insights into the challenges and opportunities facing today's global entrepreneurs. What is clear is that every challenge is an opportunity and your background does not dictate your success.\" \u003cb\u003e—Rosaleen Blair,\u003c\/b\u003e CBE, CEO, Alexander Mann Solutions, UK  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We know that successful entrepreneurs influence us, but what influences them? From business theory to inspiring and revealing personal stories, Daring to Compete offers something for everyone with an interest in entrepreneurship.\" \u003cb\u003e—John Key,\u003c\/b\u003e Former Prime Minister, New Zealand; Chairman, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"For more than 30 years, EY has worked with entrepreneurs—leveraging their spirit of innovation to transform industries and economies, and together, building a better working world. 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