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About this book
The proven business principles of Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett is one of the most admired and prolific investors and managers in corporate America. Warren Buffett on Business is a timeless guide to strategies that can help you run a successful business. This book is a one-of-a-kind collection of Buffett's letters to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway written over the past few decades, and in a clear, simple style distills the basic principles of sound business practices.
Through Buffett's own remarkable words, this practical management handbook shares valuable insights on communicating with, and treating employees and shareholders fairly; responsible corporate governance; ethical behavior; patience and perseverance; admitting mistakes; and having a passion for work.
- Contains priceless pearls of business and management wisdom, woven into a delightful narrative
- Designed in an accessible manner and organized by business and management topics with strong lessons from Buffett
- Provides direct, hands-on information on major topics concerning managers, entrepreneurs, business students, and anyone interested in business
Informative and inspiring, this unique book puts Warren Buffett's business beliefs in perspective.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Epigraph
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 - Shareholders as Partners
- Chapter 2 - Corporate Culture
- Chapter 3 - Corporate Governance
- Chapter 4 - Berkshire Managers
- Chapter 5 - Communication
- Chapter 6 - Acquisition of Nebraska Furniture Mart
- Chapter 7 - Acquisition of GEICO
- Chapter 8 - Acquisition of General Reinsurance
- Chapter 9 - The Assessment and Management of Risk
- Chapter 10 - Executive Compensation
- Chapter 11 - Time Management
- Chapter 12 - How to Manage a Crisis
- Chapter 13 - Management Principles and Practices
- Chapter 14 - Executive Behavior
- Chapter 15 - Mistakes I’ve Made
- Chapter 16 - Personal Investing
- Chapter 17 - Buffett, the Teacher
- Chapter 18 - Humor and Stories
- Appendix A - Warren E. Buffett, A Chronological History
- Appendix B - Berkshire Hathaway Inc., An Owner’s Manual, Owner-Related Business ...
- Appendix C - Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
- Appendix D - July 23, 2008, Memo to Berkshire Hathaway Managers
- Appendix E - Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Corporate Governance Guidelines, as ...
- Appendix F - Intrinsic Value
- Appendix G - The Superinvestors of Graham-and-Doddsville
- Appendix H - Berkshire’s Corporate Performance versus the S&P 500
- Appendix I - Berkshire Hathaway Common Stock
- Notes
- About the Author