The Unauthorized Guide to Doing Business the Simon Cowell Way

From a job in the mail room at EMI Music Publishing Cowell rosethrough the ranks swiftly and after becoming a record producer atthe firm, left to set up his own company. Following the collapse ofhis first business and a time at BMG, Cowell went on to pioneer thePopstars TV talent show, and subsequently co-produce PopIdol and more recently The X Factor. As a music producerhe has achieved sales of over 25 million albums, over 70 top 30records, and 17 Number 1 singles. His band 'Westlife' has achievedan impressive 10 Number 1 hits alone.
The Sunday Times Rich List recently estimated that heearned £33.5m in one year alone, thanks to the global successof the 'Pop Idol' brand.
The 10 Secrets of the International Music Mogul are:
* Work Your Way Up - get to know yourindustry
* Don't Be Defeated - how to overcome set backs inbusiness
* Grab Opportunities - respond to the market
* Know Your Market - and consistently produce theproduct they want
* Think Differently - take your product and spin it indifferent formats
* Get Your Name on the Credits - and reap therewards
* Don't Look Back - learn from missedopportunities but keep moving forwards
* Say it How It Is - straight talking saves time inbusiness
* Build a Personal Brand - and be respected for what youdo well if nothing else
* Use Your Contacts - there is no shame to pullingstrings in business