Ricky Means Business
Ricky Means Business
is a fast-paced, exciting story about a teenager who dives into the world of entrepreneurship, starting a business from the ground up. Ricky embarks on the exciting journey of creating and selling eco-friendly phone cases, facing a whirlwind of challenges, setbacks, and achievements along the way.
Throughout the journey, Ricky discovers the fundamentals of disruption, discovery, defence, market segmentation, "infinite start-ups", good management, timing, and much more!
Since the author has a daughter and two sons, Ricky's character is purposefully crafted to be relatable as either a boy or a girl, allowing readers to connect with Ricky in their own way. This is a story of real-world challenges, friendships, and the thrill of running a business, showing that true success takes more than just a great idea-it requires resilience, creativity, and teamwork.
Suitable for teens and adults alike!
Note: Book available for pre order only. Delivery not guaranteed before Christmas
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The Man with a Flair for Risk.”
Australian Financial Review
“Truly a self-made man…a classic rise-to-riches story.”
Business Sunday
“An astonishing proficiency for numbers …not surprising that he got a first-class degree”
Daily Mail Weekend
“The brilliant chess analyst shows a dichotomy of logic and humanity.”
Money Maker
“Luck isn’t all...Excellent chess skills, maths wizardry and a love"
City AM
The lessons of his brutal childhood will help him”
Daily Mail Weekend
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