Annah stretton (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 279 pages. cover worn, corner ffep clipped, light shelf wearAnnah Stretton founded her fashion empire on a Waikato dairy farm in the earl y 1990s. Within a year she had turned over her first million dollars. From Rag T rade to Mag Trade takes a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of New Zealan d's most successful female entrepreneurs and dedicated philanthropists. With pas sion, determination and sheer hard work, Annah grew Stretton Clothing Company in to a $10 million a year business, with 30 retail stores in New Zealand and a gro wing global market for her highly desirable clothing collections. Then a snap de cision to purchase a floundering business magazine ignited her passion for a com pletely new industry - publishing. It only took a few months before her drive an d creative flair resurrected Her Business magazine and turned it into New Zealan d's fastest growing business title. While many would wilt under Annah's hectic s chedule, she still finds time to 'pay it forward' through her considerable mento ring and philanthropic endeavors. She is also a dedicated partner and mother. Wi th her trademark raw honesty, the multi-award winning businesswoman recounts her business triumphs and challenges, relationship highs and lows, and gives a behi nd the scenes insight into the fashion and publishing worlds. Not only a grippin g personal story, From Rag Trade to Mag Trade is a valuable reference for design students, small to medium size business owners, working mothers, event organize rs and budding philanthropists - with tips on everything from working through th e design process, opening a retail store, franchising, dealing with agents, and improving organizational skills to arranging charity events, mentoring, entering business competitions and surviving life in the public eye.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 224 pages. A 10-step formula for business success and life balance from a woman who walk s the talk. With a chain of stores in every New Zealand town, a magazine, a ment oring programme, export markets, frequent public speaking engagements and high r ecognisability, fashion designer Annah Stretton is living proof of the statement , If you want something done, ask a busy woman. Dynamic, charismatic, driven, fo cussed, and unceasingly entrepreneurial, she has created a business empire from her Waikato base that is the envy of many. But it hasn't all been easy and in th is candid, engaging book she shares the strategies and tools that have got her t o the top and that keep her there. The book is structured around Annah's 10 tips for success. It includes lots of anecdotes from her own life and business exper ience to illustrate her points and to show how after she'd made the same mistake a few times she realized it was time to not make that mistake again. Wise Heart explains the values that lie behind her drive for success: if you run a busines s with passion, drive and heart, you will achieve your goals. Her book is a sure -fire guide for all budding entrepreneurs and business owners. It's like having your own personal mentoring session with Annah. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 121 pages.