The Jindalee Factor

by Dr Roger Smith and Barry Urquhart

Marketing Focus, 1988, [First Edition], ISBN 0731639081, hardcover, dustjacket

Near Fine Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing to edges and corners, no inscriptions, dustjacket shows minor edge and shelf wear (see photographs)

“The period between September 27, 1983 and October 20, 1987 was great for West Australian businesses.  The motor vehicle registration plates proudly declared the state was “Home of the America’s Cup”.  The local entrepreneurs seemed invincible.
Alan Bond had become the sixth largest brewer in the world with his regional breweries in the USA.  His property tentacles extended to Hong Kong and he was viewing Tokyo.
Robert Holmes a Court was rampant on the bourses of the UK, USA and Australia.  No company appeared to be sage from the threat of takeover.
Lord Grade had succumbed, USX and Texaco were under threat – and the bid for BHP by Bell Resources which had initially been summarily dismissed was a real possibility.
Ralph Sarich, along with Robert Holmes a Court now numbered among the three wealthiest individuals in Australia.  He reportedly had major motor vehicle manufacturers interested in this new concept motor vehicle engine.  It was reminiscent of the boom of the 1960s when the word Poseidon echoed around the world.
Then it all seemed to fall apart on October 20, 1987 – the day the share market crashed… or did it?
Researchers and consultants Dr Roger Smith and Barry Urquhart have studied the nature of WA entrepreneurs before and after the crash.  They have concluded, the principles which stand them apart from their contemporaries are relevant for all Australians, Australian businesses, and industries.  The country needs more wealth creators.”