Today, many are eager to start their own business.and thereby gaining financial independence. But the business world is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. Special laws reign here, according to which only the strongest survive. Not without reason, well-known entrepreneurs advise beginners to always keep their ears open, otherwise competitors will be eaten in a flash.
Но как понять, что к чему в мире, где правят big money? The answer is simple: study the experience of famous businessmen and draw the necessary conclusions. But for this you need to know who they are - the most famous entrepreneurs in Russia and abroad.
Who is an entrepreneur
First you need to figure out who is an entrepreneur. Indeed, despite the fact that this concept is very common, many still do not know its true meaning.
So an entrepreneur is a person whois engaged in any kind of activity (production of things, provision of services or resale of goods) in order to get material gain. At the same time, he is the leader on whom the burden of responsibility for products rests, and also monitors all stages of production.
It is important to remember that an entrepreneur is a man of strong spirit, because he always puts his money and reputation on the line.
The history of entrepreneurship
The first businessmen appeared long before enteringin the circulation of money, in those days, when market relations were based on a mutually beneficial exchange. And those who were mothers and smarter, always sought to sell their goods on more favorable terms.
Naturally, with the arrival of money, entrepreneurshipeven stronger, because now you can calculate the benefits much more efficiently. Many have heard the saying “War is the engine of progress,” and so, the more conflicts there were, the more rapidly the market developed. There were weapons, overseas goods, and slaves, which were long considered to be the universal currency in many states.
But the word "entrepreneur" appeared much later. The French economist and philosopher Jean-Baptiste Say introduced him to verbal circulation, and this happened in the 1800s.
Famous entrepreneurs of the past
We will not remember the dealers of the Ancient World, sothere is no reliable information about them, and there is no particular benefit from their methods either. It is more reasonable to consider those who achieved fame not so long ago, opening the door to a world of great opportunities, or rather, great businessmen of the twentieth century.
The most famous entrepreneurs of the past century:
- Thomas Edison.The name of this person is familiar to many to this day. Thanks to his innovative ideas, electrical appliances have become the usual norm. The telephone is one of his first creations, for which he received $ 100,000 from Western Union. Among its other merits can be noted kinescope, as well as the modernization of the incandescent lamp. After himself, Edison left General Electric, one of the leading manufacturers of electrical appliances in the world.
- Henry Ford.The founder of the great Ford Motor Company, whose glory cannot be expressed in words. But not in the automotive business lies Henry's success, no. First of all, he was a great entrepreneur who always knew how to bend competitors under him thanks to his ideas on work organization.
- Bill Gates.It is difficult to find someone who does not know about Microsoft, because the Windows operating system is now on almost every computer. Although in 1976, when Bill Gates only opened it, no one believed in the prospects of a new industry. The reason for this triumph was an unshakable belief in himself and in his dream, because when Gates had to choose between work and study, he without hesitation chose the first.
- Ray Kroc. Founder of McDonald’s fast food chain.Ray was not a cook, moreover, he did not even come up with a menu in the first restaurant. The idea itself belonged to the MacDonald brothers, but the visionary Croc, sensing the benefits, in 1961 bought all the rights to the company. After much effort, his network of branded eateries has spread around the world.
- Steve Jobs.Another genius of information technology who dropped out of college for the sake of his dreams. Many people know him as the founding father of such a giant as Apple. Also thanks to his ideas, Jobs managed to make his brand a dream of millions, which significantly increased its sales revenue.
Famous Russian entrepreneurs
As for Soviet times, all the factories andfactories were state-led, and entrepreneurs were equated with criminals. But with the collapse of the USSR, everything changed dramatically. Now everyone could fight for their piece of cake, using their own techniques.
The most famous entrepreneurs of Russia:
- Mikhail Khodorkovsky.One of the richest people in Russia, his fortune is measured at 15 billion dollars. During his life, he tried many ways to make money - starting with carpentry, ending with oil trading. The latter brought him so much capital.
- Roman Abramovich.This man was popularly called the "aluminum magnate", which is directly related to his type of activity. Rabinovich himself believes that his success lies in the fact that he works tirelessly until he reaches his intended goal.
- Mikhail Fridman.Even during the Soviet era, Michael earned by speculating on theater tickets. Over the years, his income has grown significantly, which allowed him to penetrate into more prestigious areas of business. Many well-known entrepreneurs speak of him as a shark, which will break everything in its path.
- Rem Vyakhirev. The former head of Gazprom, who has concluded many important gas sales contracts.
- Elena Baturina.Famous Russian entrepreneurs are not only men, and Baturin is a good example. This business woman owns several cement plants, as well as a network of the largest construction plants in Moscow.
The youngest entrepreneurs
Recently, the younger generation is more rapidly catching up with their mentors. Thus, many well-known businessmen of the world barely crossed the threshold of 30 years, moreover, half of them are still teenagers.
First of all, it should be noted Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of the social network Facebook. At the time of the discovery, he was only 20 years old, which did not become an obstacle to world fame.
Tom Thurlow is a famous English entrepreneur who, at the age of 19, opened his own network of selling books. It was he who released the famous Harry Potter series, which made him even richer.
Chad Hurley is the man who invented YouTube. At the age of 31, he sold his creation to Google for $ 1.65 billion, making it one of the richest people on the planet.
Women in the harsh business
There are many examples of how women became successful entrepreneurs. Therefore, we consider only the most famous representatives of the fair sex.
- Coco Chanel. She changed the world of fashion, and also stole the hearts of many men. All well-known entrepreneurs spoke of her as a reformer and saw her as a worthy competitor.
- Oprah Winfrey.Besides the fact that she is one of the most famous talk shows in the US, Oprah is also a talented entrepreneur. Many are convinced that she can turn everything that her hands have touched into gold.
- Mary Kay Ash. Founded the cosmetics company Mary Kay Cosmetics, as well as the first to introduce a network sales system into it.
The most unusual ways to make a fortune
Well-known entrepreneurs are not only serious people, among them there are those who come with humor through life. Partly thanks to this line, they managed to earn their first millions.
German Robert Pot has long led the companyon garbage collection in the city of Wuppertal, but this occupation did not bring a decent income. Once it struck a great idea to organize a museum, where the exhibits will be trash from the city. As practice has shown, such a business could bring him his first million.
Tips for successful people
Many famous entrepreneurs are happyshare their experiences, and some even publish books with invaluable advice. Do not miss the opportunity to read them, because such knowledge can change life for the better.
Подводя черту под прочитанным, многие согласятся, that the main thing - do not give up and always follow your dream. Indeed, only in this way can success be achieved, despite the difficulties encountered on the path of life.
