The Republic of Tea: : The Story of the Creation of a Business, as Told Through the Personal Lett...
Almost all of us have at some point dreamed of starting our own business but have not been able to get past our fear, anxiety...
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Feb 05, 2009
Carly
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Thank you Dad for the Christmas Present. Interesting lay out of the thought process behind building a business. Well organized, insightful and even a little funny sometimes. Wouldn't have minded more background on the two letter-writers
What I Learned: Sit back and sip your tea.
What I Learned: Sit back and sip your tea.
Sep 03, 2010
Daniel
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One of the best business books I have ever read. Pre-email, this book is a wonderful collection of the creative process as told through letters between the two founders of the Republic of Tea. A must read for anyone thinking of starting their own business.
Oct 06, 2011
Elie
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This book not only has a great model for a legitimate business plan in it, it also has questions every entrepreneur should ask before beginning one. I know it has gotten me to go back to my own business plan and relook at it with a different point of view. Should be required reading for anyone who wishes to start an effective business.
Mar 31, 2011
Julie
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In 1992 or 93, having read a review of this book, I bought it and absolutely loved reading these fun and whimsical letters between the founders as the played at brainstorming an idea for a new business.
Aug 08, 2011
Melanie
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Creative and fun, but you kept waiting for them to get to the point and start the business. Gets to the psychology of taking the leap to becoming an entrepreneur.
May 08, 2009
Todd
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This book was included in my book: The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. www.100bestbiz.com
Jan 19, 2011
Santi
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Reading this book is really like Mel described when he drank his tea, "sip to sip".
Dec 17, 2009
Rpsnino
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Pretty good book about the start of a tea business. Told through the faxes that the founders sent back-and-forth over the course of 2 years in the early 1990's.
Key thoughts: every business is different, let the business grow by itself - don't force it.
Key thoughts: every business is different, let the business grow by itself - don't force it.
Nov 05, 2008
Michelle
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I loved this book. I love tea and was drawn to this book because of that. And the lessons I learned as a result was cream on top.
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