We Don't Need Permission
How Black Business Can Change Our World
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Eric Collins
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Eric Collins
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A powerful guide to successful, transformative entrepreneurship for the under-represented from Eric Collins, host of the award-winning Channel 4 reality business show The Money Maker.
At a time when half of Black households in the UK live in persistent poverty—over twice as many as their white counterparts—We Don't Need Permission argues that investing in Black and under-represented entrepreneurs in order to create successful businesses is the surest, fastest socio-economic game-changer there is.
Durable empowerment—from education to health outcomes—is key to solving the multiple problems that result from systemic racism and sexism. And it is the best way to close the inequality gaps that have hampered and continue to hinder Black people and all women too. To address this problem head on, Eric Collins co-founded venture capital firm Impact X Capital to invest in under-represented entrepreneurs in the UK and Europe.
In We Don't Need Permission, Collins identifies 10 key principles of successful entrepreneurship, and reveals how it's possible to change a system that has helped some, while holding others back. The book not only aims to inspire and motivate under-represented people to take their future and economic destiny into their own hands, but will demand of current business leaders and organizations that they do business better.
It's time to stop waiting for someone else to give permission, Collins tells us, and start boldly making the world we want to see.
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"Eric Collins is one of the most powerful business people in Britain." (The Times)
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- F JEAN BAPTISTE
- 10-01-24
A very relatable narrative of Impact investing
A positive and inspiring story on how life needs to be driven by purpose. Highlights on the importance of risk management, data and the power of good advisors to become a successful VC investor.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-09-23
A milestone book
For any person from an underrepresented community - this book is an important and beautifully written ( as well as beautifully narrated ) document of inspiration, and a reminder of what achievements are possible with tenacity, adaptability and a data-driven strategic approach to building a company.
Female founders and people from a minority ethnic background who have started a company and who want to be a part of the change from the sub optimal status quo in the world of investment will take strength and gain a new breath of wind in their sails when they come to the end of the ten chapters here.
A must read for anyone who advocates for greater equality of opportunity in business and life in general. An important book. I absolutely loved it. 10/10 🔥🔥🔥
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- Marcus
- 20-05-23
an empowering, and necessary book
Enjoy this a great deal. It gives a nice powerful point of view of a successful black man who wants other black men to be equally successful. Show us a path of how to get there and has no doubt about success in his conviction.
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- AiObi
- 30-01-23
Excellent analysis of black british business
The author is an excellent narrator as well as an insightful and obviously highly experienced entrepreneur.
The statistics around black business in the UK were shocking and saddening. However the author expertly navigates the analysis of these stats and offers concrete solutions and solid business advice for those who wish to build black businesses in the UK and globally.
I thoroughly recommend and I will definitely be reading it again and using it as an ongoing resource in my business endeavours.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-04-23
Harsh reality but an inspirational Call to Action!
This book was a great listen the stark facts and figures serve as a wake up call! Filled with practical actions and examples.
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- Jenny
- 09-01-23
Timely
Interesting and informative. A real eye opener. Our B1 elite are putting their money where their mouths are. Dream big, they are here to help. Well worth a listen.
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- Fiona Bassey
- 23-04-25
Outstanding Business Advice
Eric is super proactive and a focused businessman. I am delighted to have met him at a few of his talks and learn more about how we can amass black wealth. This audiobook is worth every penny you invest. Well done E, I'm proud of you mate!
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