You read a book from beginning to end. You run a business the opposite way. You start with the end, read more

You read a book from beginning to end. You run a business the opposite way. You start with the end, and then you do everything you must to reach it.

I've been promoted to middle management. I never thought I'd sink so low.

I've been promoted to middle management. I never thought I'd sink so low.

The financial climate is the worst it's been in 25 years.

The financial climate is the worst it's been in 25 years.

It is surprising, in the welter of questions that one gets at (AGMs), how few actually relate to the performance read more

It is surprising, in the welter of questions that one gets at (AGMs), how few actually relate to the performance of the company, or the decisions taken by the board in particular areas.

The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them.

The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them.

The trouble with being poor is that it takes up all your time.

The trouble with being poor is that it takes up all your time.

The 1980s are to debt what the 1960s were to sex. The 1960s left a hangover. So will the 1980s.

The 1980s are to debt what the 1960s were to sex. The 1960s left a hangover. So will the 1980s.

Managing directors are not paid to be busy, they are paid to think.

Managing directors are not paid to be busy, they are paid to think.

If you love your customer to death, you can't go wrong.

If you love your customer to death, you can't go wrong.