Anyone Can Do It - Duncan Bannatyne

Advantages: Easy to read, motivational and very honest
Disadvantages: Could have done with being longer

...also say that this is a brilliant book for anyone to read who feels disillusioned with their life and feel that they are wasting it. ►►► Price & Availability Amazon.co.uk: £10.50 Waterstones: £9.49 Play.com: £14.49 Hardback Pages: 336 ISBN: 9780752875637 © Christianfilmcritic August 2007 ... Read review

Advantages: Inspirational, Genuine Insight, Easy Read
Disadvantages: Had to trudge through the emotional stuff as i searched for business tips!

...wants them and doesn’t let anyone misguide him. Perhaps his strong family grounding taught him not to get caught up in his own wave of success. He believes in himself 100% and never lets anyone hold him back or deter him from his goal Not just an entrepreneur clutching at every penny thrown his way he is also shown to be a very kind and generous man. This book also tells the story of his dedication to his 6 children, the heartache of falling out ...
...one great entrepreneur tick. Anyone looking to make a name for themselves in the business world should consider this a must-read. It brings you the dream, the ‘anything is possible’ mentality that makes ordinary folk into something special. Duncan is hard nosed, passionate, committed and motivated. But above all else he is a regular Joe – a man just living the dream – who doesn’t consider himself anything special, and as the title states, ‘Anyone ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent book about an outstanding, self-made, entrepreneur.
Disadvantages: None

...succeed. I cannot think of anyone who deserves the success Bannatyne has earned more than himself. He has truly earned everything he has today and I thoroughly respect him for that. For those of you who have not heard of the Dragon's Den, it is broadcast on BBC2 and hosted by Evan Davies. Evan Davies is a familiar face on the BBC as the BBC's economics editor. On the Dragon's Den entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to the Dragons and hope to gain financial ...
...simple but is a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting series. So far, the Dragon's Den has had three series and I would expect a fourth to be broadcast next year sometime. The current Dragon's are Duncan Bannatyne, Peter Jones, Theo Paphitis, Deborah Meaden and Richard Farleigh. If you have never seen the Dragon's Den I would highly recommend it. The following text was taken the BBC website: "A poverty-stricken childhood steeled Duncan's drive to ... Read review

Advantages: Simple to the point and funny in places
Disadvantages: Makes you think you can do it to!

Having been a fan of dragon's den I was excited to receive this book as a present. It's actually an interesting read and we learn how Duncan made his millions. The book details Duncan's childhood and his tough relationship with his father who tried his best to remove any ambition from Duncan's life. Following a short-lived career in the navy we learn about Duncan's sudden decision to 'become a millionaire' and how initially he made money through ...
...hotels, gyms and casinos. Duncan comes across as well as a simple man with high ambition. His basic business philosophy apperas to be think of a good idea - i.e. build a care home and then expand quickly i.e. build lots more. This seems to have worked well for him to the point of pondering 'why doesn't everyone do it! For the most interesting part the book is when he is faced with the minefield of floating his company on the stock exchange - Duncan ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent Read, Funny and Sad, but wrote in a fantastic way.
Disadvantages: Book not long enough

After watching Dragon's Den I thought Duncan was very rude, however after reading his latest book I see him in a different light and to be honest I think the guy is great. Coming from Glasgow and having a very poor lifestyle Duncan talks about his life from the troubles he had at school to joining the navy and life on HMS Eagle, the funny bit is when he got an dishonourably discharge for attempting to throw his commanding officer overboard. While ...
...travelled over parts of the UK and Jersey doing odd jobs and making ends meet. There are lots of laughter in this book and also times of sadness especially when Duncan lost his sister Helen in 1972 from suspected DVT. By the time yoou have read this book you just want to get hold of Duncan and cuddle him. ... Read review