Jo bailey annah stretton (1 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.…