Staples For Success

Sternberg, Thomas G.

ISBN 10: 1888232242 / ISBN 13: 9781888232240

Published by Import US, 1997

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Seller Inventory # wbs2474774782

Synopsis:

In 1985, a recently unemployed Stemberg decided to launch a superstore selling nothing but office supplies. His hard work and commitment turned a radical idea into "Staples", an $11 billion industry. This is the story of Stemberg's competitive spirit, search for finance, and innovative marketing.

From the Publisher: As featured in Success! magazine (September 1996)
"Live the reality, dream the dream; no one will ever value your business as highly as you do; think three steps ahead; how you recover is more important than the mistakes you make." These are just a few of the lessons learned by Tom Stemberg, founder and CEO of Staples, the original office superstore, Stemberg shares his secrets in a new book, Staples for Success: From Business Plan to Billion-Dollar Business in Just a Decade. You will be fascinated by the fairy-tale beginnings of Staples' achievements. In 1985, a recently unemployed Stemberg was suddenly struck by a vision what the world needed was a superstore selling nothing but office supplies at low prices. Thus began Staples, a revolutionary store that would change the way people buy office supplies. Stemberg's hard work and commitment to excellence turned a radical idea into an $11 billion office superstore industry, complete with well-heeled imitators across the nation. Staples has more than 450 stores in North America and Europe. Staples' road to the top has not been without its hardships, however, Staples for Success is the comprehensive story of how this company got its start, grew into a major corporation and created an entire new industry. Readers will gain insight into Staples' innovative marketing, competition, search for financing and recent entry into international markets. Staples for Success is for every entrepreneur and anyone who believes in a great idea.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Staples For Success
Publisher: Import US
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Like New