Makers of Fortune
Makers of Fortune

Author: R. C. J. Stone

Publisher: Auckland University Press

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 1775581160

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So many businesses rose and fell in nineteenth-century Auckland that the city was called a &‘graveyard of enterprise'. By far the most serious and general collapse came during the decade of depression and banking crises which overtook the whole colony after 1885. Auckland's commercial elite, which had dominated the city's business for a generation and had launched some of New Zealand's most important financial institutions, was discredited. Some of its members were impoverished. In the 1890s this failure was explained in moralistic terms. It was seen as the just penalty for speculative rashness. Makers of Fortune suggests that although optimism was almost an Auckland trait and was incited by rapid city growth, other economic forces were also at work. There was, for one, the ease with which funds could be obtained from abroad. Many Auckland businessmen tried to make their way by the application of the Victorian ideal of self-help. Some succeeded; other failed after early success. Through contemporary newspapers and business and legal records Dr Stone has traced a story of the fates of individual industries, firms and entrepreneurs, which also illuminates the impulses of colonial business in general.

Passages of Fortune?
Passages of Fortune?

Author: Aswini Kumar Nanda

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2021-08-12

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1000426017

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This book examines international out-migration from North India, focusing on the state of Punjab. It is the first-ever empirical exploration of the causes, processes, patterns and consequences of international out-migration based on a robust sample of 10,000 households drawn from both rural and urban areas. The volume explores a range of issues such as current migration, return migration, remittances, reverse remittances, diaspora philanthropy, migration consultancy services, international marriages, campaigns for safe migration abroad and plans for emigration in future. It also addresses questions surrounding the use of paid labour by households to replace the work done by the emigrants and studies villages as the migration setting. Additionally, the book organically links to a well-spread-out and vibrant Punjabi diaspora, as well as providing viable baseline data on a range of indicators. A key text on migration studies, this volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of development studies, economics, demography, sociology, social anthropology and diaspora studies.

Fame Or Fortune
Fame Or Fortune

Author: Ned Eichler

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2005-12

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 0595367348

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"In Fame or Fortune, Ned Eichler presents a series of fascinating insights about some of the most famous homebuilders in U.S. history, while raising the intriguing question of who really was successful from a personal as well as a professional standpoint." John Koskinen Former President and CEO of the Palmieri Company "A wonderful collection of stories derived from Ned's personal business relationships and experiences. He insightfully examines the motivations, style and character of various notable business personalities. Anyone interested in the world of real estate and real estate finance will assuredly enjoy this book." Jay Krinsky President Sunmark Realty Advisers, Inc "Ned Eichler is a highly motivational leader, excellent mentor and seasoned professional. His keen intuition regarding human relations and the business world, combined with his extensive first-hand experience, enables him to provide insights to the housing industry and the cyclical nature of the business. His most recent book, Fame or Fortune, raises the question, 'Do you do it for fame or do you do it for fortune?' This behind the scenes glimpse into major personalities in the homebuilding industry helps us understand whether they did it for fame or fortune." Harvey Rafofsky President Owner of HealthTrust America and former Senior Vice President of Levitt and Sons

Cherished Fortune
Cherished Fortune

Author: Andrew Allentuck

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1459742427

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How new investors can start using a small-business mindset to maximize their wealth. An early start in investing can be a huge advantage, but investors must quickly learn to make the most of opportunities. Thinking like a small-business owner can yield great benefits to investors’ portfolios. Running a small business means selling goods you know inside and out to customers you know equally well: what they like, what they buy, what they reject. Using a similar mindset, novice investors can manage their portfolios by understanding what works, controlling risk, and building knowledge. It’s about knowing the details of what is in their portfolio and how each stock, and the company behind it, operates. Columnist Andrew Allentuck and financial planner Benoit Poliquin give new investors a much-needed introduction to the critical skills that will maximize their investments’ values over their lifetimes.