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The Entrepreneurial Engineer: The Early Years of Terry Matthews
You might not know him by name, but this entrepreneur has started up almost 100 companies and, as Wales’ first billionaire, is richer than even Prince Charles. An engineer by training, Terry Matthews became Wales’ richest man by fixing and building things ever since he was young. What started as $4000 in capital and a “long, long holiday” has since become one of the greatest examples of successful serial entrepreneurship in the world.
Lesson #1: Plan for the Worst to Reduce the Risk of Risk
Entrepreneurs, by definition, are risk-takers, people willing to strike out on their own in order to seize an opportunity and make a profit. But, for Li Ka-shing, the richest man of Chinese descent, risk should not be a part of the equation. Li is a self-proclaimed risk-averse entrepreneur and goes to any and all lengths to reduce the risks inherent in his actions. It was in planning for the worst case scenario and learning to expect the unexpected that Li managed to succeed where others before him had not.
Andrew Carnegie Biography
When he was alive, Andrew Carnegie was the second richest man and the founder of the most powerful corporation in the world. Thus, from his humble beginnings in Scotland to his rise to the top of the industrial world in the United States, there is no shortage of information on the biography of Andrew Carnegie.

Spanish Retailer, Zara Decides to Form a Joint Venture with the TATAs, rather than franchise
Inditex, the Spanish retailer behind Zara, expects to open its first stores in New Delhi, Mumbai and other Indian cities next year. Inditex, the Spanish retailer behind Zara, is to set up shop in India in partnership with Tata, the conglomerate, as it presses on with an aggressive expansion plan despite the global downturn. Europe's largest clothing chain is betting that its "fast fashion" model can be transposed to the subcontinent. The group, which already has outlets in 73 countries, from Russia to Guatemala, prides itself on being able to design, manufacture and deliver new lines in just two weeks, compared to an industry average of nine months.

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The Makings of a Business Tycoon: Oprah\'s Early Years
On January 29, 1954, the woman that would make a meteoric rise to become not only the richest female in America, but also the first ever African-American billionaire was born.

Lesson #1: Set High Goals
“I always knew I’d be a millionaire by age thirty-two,” said Oprah in 1987. “In fact, I am going to be the richest black woman in America.” 19 years later, with a net worth of $1.4 billion, Oprah has become not only the richest black woman in America, but also one of the richest people in the world. She ranks 235 on the Forbes 400 Richest Americans list and almost 30 million American houses tune in to her show daily to hear her talk about everything from relationship problems to business investments to human rights abuses around the world.
The Mobile Mexican Magnate: How Carlos Slim Helu Got His Start
He has been called the Warren Buffett of Latin America, but on the most recent Forbes list of the world’s richest people, the Mexican born Carlos Slim Helu bumped the great American investor down to third spot. With an estimated net worth of $53 billion, Helu is now the second richest person in the world, and just $3 billion behind Bill Gates. He is known for never cracking a smile, but Helu’s current monopoly over the telecommunications industry in Mexico must surely make him one happy businessman. With his hands now in all of the retail, banking and insurance, technology, and auto parts manufacturing industries, Helu shows no signs of slowing down.
Sticking to his Dreams: Wrigley Jr. Makes a Go of His Gum
When Wrigley Jr. was expelled from school at the age of 13, his parents were worried about what would become of him. But, once the rebellious young boy started devoting himself to his father’s soap manufacturing business, they saw a new potential. Little did they know that he would go on to become one of the richest men in the world, with an accompanying world famous name to boot. How did he do it?
Success Never Looked So Cute: How Beanie Babies Took the World by Storm
“Some companies are in it for the quick buck,” Warner once said back in 1996. “I want longevity.” In 1998, Ty Inc. surpassed Mattel Inc. and Hasbro Inc. to become the largest toy company in the U.S. How did this college drop out earn himself a spot on Forbes’ World’s Richest List?

Do you know when your next big idea will hit you?
A simple idea of collecting thoughts and ideas and organizing your day. Habits that built an empire for Andrew Carnegie, the world's richest ever man.
Money making ideas that work-3 simple things you can do
In his book The Richest Man in Babylon George S. Clason discusses 3 simple rules of money. This article will teach you the basic idea of how you can acquire money, how to keep it and how to use it. The following is my interpretation of the 3 rules.
What is more important than money?
As some of you may know I did not grow up as the richest kid on the block. There were many things that I wanted as I grew up but was not able the luxury of having them, while I don’t blame anyone, I do feel fortunate today for that. At a very early age I wanted to get out in the world and explore, and ultimately make a difference in my life and maybe someone else’s also.
10 Richest Canadian Billionaires - Find Out How They Got So Rich
Canada has its share of top richest people and even if recession has affected the Billionaire Balance Sheets of 2008 to 2009, the top richest people in the world have $2 trillion in asset valuation. Forbes, the trusted magazine all around the globe when it comes to entrepreneurial stories and news, came up with the list of 10 richest Canadians for 2009.
“Financial Freedom” – Not a Life of Opulence!
A common thread among the billionaires polled were 5 money-saving habits that even the richest have adopted as a way of life. This is where personal development goals come in. As Warren Buffet put it: “Most toys are a pain in the neck.” Now I want to share the following points from ultra wealthy individuals from various parts of the world.
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