"The story of [Sahar′s] trip to New York and subsequent cravings for skinny lattes is the stuff of coffee shop legend." The Sunday Times [Sahar is] the Lawyer who put the cream in our coffee." The Guardian "A business book charting her experience from the kitchen table to the boardroom table." The Financial Times "The vitality of our economy depends on encouraging more people to start and grow a business.  I welcome this refreshingly honest and insightful book which lifts the lid on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, and explains what it′s like to tke a dream to market." Martin Wyn Griffith, Chief Executive of DTI′s Small Business Service "Coffee Republic has been a great success story and an inspirational role model for entrepreneurs in all business sectors.  Being an entrepreneur can be lonely position and books such as this illustrate the ′nuts and bolts′ of entrepreneurialism, but also give invaluable access to the experience for others." Andrew Main Wilson, Chief Executive of Institute of Directors Enterprises. "An exhilarating brew! All the ingredients are here – just bring your own passion and commitment." John Bates, Foundation of Entrepreneurial Management, London Business School