Today many tend to start their own business and thus get financial independence.But the business world is not as simple as it might seem at first glance.There are special laws prevail, according to which only the strongest survive.No wonder known entrepreneurs advise beginners always keep your eyes open, otherwise competitors will eat in a moment.
But how to understand what was going on in the world ruled by big money?The answer is simple: to explore the experience of well-known businessmen and make the necessary conclusions.But you need to know who they are - the most famous businessmen in Russia and abroad.
Who is an entrepreneur
To begin to sort out who is the entrepreneur.After all, despite the fact that this concept is very common, many still do not know its true value.
So the entrepreneur - is a person who is engaged in any activity (production of things, the provision of services or reselling the goods) in order to obtain material gain.He is a leader on whom lies the burden of responsibility for the products, as well as oversees all stages of production.
important to remember that the entrepreneur - a man strong in spirit, because he always puts at stake his money and reputation.
History of Entrepreneurship
first businessmen appeared long before the entry into circulation of money in those days, when market relations based on mutually beneficial exchange.And the one who was wiser and mothers, has always sought to sell their goods on more favorable terms.
course, with the arrival of the money business even more strengthened, because now it was possible to calculate the benefit is much more effective.Many have heard the saying "The war - the engine of progress", and so, the more it was conflict, the rapidly growing market.In the back was a weapon, overseas goods and slaves, who have long been considered the universal currency in many states.
But the word "entrepreneur" came much later.It was introduced in a verbal turnover of French economist and philosopher Jean-Baptiste Say, and it happened in 1800.
known businessman last
Let us remember the dealers of the ancient world, since reliable information about them there, and little use of their methods too.It is more reasonable to consider those who achieved fame not so long ago, opened the door to the world of great opportunities, but rather, the great businessmen of the twentieth century.
best-known entrepreneurs of the past century:
- Thomas Edison.This man's name is familiar to many to this day.Thanks to his innovative ideas electrical appliances have become accustomed norm.Phone - this is one of his first creations, for which he received 100 thousand. Dollars from the company "Western Union".Among his other achievements can be noted kinescope, as well as the modernization of incandescent lamps.When Edison himself left the company General Electric, which has become one of the leading manufacturers of electrical appliances in the world.
- Henry Ford.The founder of a great corporation Ford Motor Company, whose glory can not be expressed in words.But not in the automobile business success lies Henry, no.First of all he was a great entrepreneur, who has always been able to trample down the competition with his ideas on the organization of labor.
- Bill Gates.It's hard to find someone who does not know about with Microsoft, because the Windows operating system now is almost every computer.While in 1976, when Bill Gates has just opened it, no one believed in the prospect of a new industry.The reason for this triumph was the unshakable belief in yourself and your dream, because when Gates had to choose between work and study, he unhesitatingly chose the first.
- Ray Kroc.Founder of the fast-food McDonald's.Ray was not cooking, more than that, he did not even come up with the menu in the first restaurant.The idea belonged to the McDonald brothers, but visionary Kroc, scenting profit, in 1961 bought all rights to the company.After much effort its network of branded fast food has spread around the world.
- Steve Jobs.Another genius of Information Technology, dropped out of college for the sake of their dreams.Many know him as the founding father of such a giant like Apple.Also, thanks to his ideas Jobs has managed to make the dream of millions of its brand, which significantly increased its sales revenue.
Famous Russian businessmen
As for the Soviet era, all the factories were under the leadership of the state, and entrepreneurs equated with criminals.But with the collapse of the Soviet Union all has changed dramatically.Now everyone can compete for a piece of the pie, using their own methods.
most famous Russian businessmen:
- Mikhail Khodorkovsky.One of the richest men in Russia, his condition was measured at $ 15 billion.During his life he has tried many ways of generating income - from carpentry, finishing oil trade.The latter earned him such a great capital.
- Roman Abramovich.This man is popularly called "aluminum magnate", which is directly connected with his type of activity.Rabinowitz considers himself: his success lies in the fact that he is working tirelessly until it reaches the intended target.
- Mikhail Fridman.Even during the Soviet era Mikhail earned that speculated on theater tickets.Over the years, his income has grown significantly, which allowed to get into a prestigious business areas.Many famous entrepreneurs speak of him as a shark, which break everything in its path.
- Vyakhirev.Former head of "Gazprom", which has concluded a number of important contracts for the sale of gas.
- Yelena Baturina.Famous Russian entrepreneurs - it is not only men, and Baturin - a good example.This business woman has several cement plants, as well as a network of the largest building complexes in Moscow.
Most young entrepreneurs
Recently younger generation rapidly catching up with their mentors.Thus, many well-known entrepreneurs of the world barely crossed the threshold of 30 years, in fact, half of them still in their teens.
First of all it should be noted Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of social network Facebook.At the opening, he was only 20 years old that did not become an obstacle on the path to world fame.
Tom Thurlow - known British entrepreneur who in 19 years has opened its network to sell books.It was he who issued the famous series of Harry Potter, which made him even richer.
Chad Hurley - the man who invented YouTube.At the age of 31, he sold his creation to Google for 1.65 billion dollars, making him one of the richest men on the planet.
Women in the harsh business
There are many examples of how women become successful entrepreneurs.Therefore, we consider only the most famous of the fair sex.
- Coco Chanel.It has changed the world of fashion, and stole the hearts of many men.All known owners talked about it as a reformer, and saw in it a worthy competitor.
- Oprah Winfrey.Apart from the fact that it is one of the most popular talk show in the US, Oprah is also a talented businessman.Many believe that it is able to turn into gold everything that touched her hand.
- Mary Kay Ash.He founded the cosmetics company Mary Kay Cosmetics, as well as the first to introduce the system in its net sales.
most unusual ways to make a fortune
known entrepreneurs - is not only serious people, among them there are those who with humor goes through life.Partly because of this trait they happened to earn their first million.
German Robert Sweat long led the company for garbage collection in the city of Wuppertal, but a decent income this occupation did not bring.One day he was struck by a great idea to organize a museum where exhibits will be from the trash.Experience has shown that such a business could bring him his first million.
Tips successful people
Many famous entrepreneurs are happy to share their experience, and some even publish books with invaluable advice.Do not miss the opportunity to read them, because such knowledge can change lives for the better.
read Summing up, many will agree that the main thing - do not give up and always follow your dream.After all, the only way to achieve success, in spite of the difficulties encountered in life.
