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There is an epidemic of unhappiness in the American workplace. A full 70 percent of workers in the United States report that they are disengaged from their jobs. When asked, "Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day?" only 20 percent of nearly 2 million employees said yes. It is no wonder that 56 percent of all Americans dream of starting their own business. So why don't they do so? Because starting one's own business is seen as...
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The age of the distributed team is upon us. Teams can now operate and collaborate from locations other than a central office, and events surrounding the 2020 COVID pandemic have thrown its practicality into sharp relief. Managing a team whose members are distributed across several locations requires a different mindset and will remain a must-have for all areas of business from this point forward.
Building and Managing High-Performance Distributed...
4) Duct Tape Marketing Revised and Updated: The World's Most Practical Small Business Marketing Guide
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In his trusted book for small businesses, John Jantsch challenges you to craft a marketing strategy that is as reliable as the go-to household item we all know, love, and turn to in a pinch: duct tape.
As a renowned marketing guru and small business coach, John Jantsch has become a leading advisor on how to build and grow a thriving business. Duct Tape Marketing shows you how to develop and execute a marketing plan that yields
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Many business books fuel unrealistic notions about what a good idea looks like, how fast a founder should attract investment, and how quickly growth will take off. The problem with this mythology is that it can sometimes end with entrepreneurs abandoning their dreams too soon if they don't see immediate results. In The Hockey Stick Principles, author Bobby Martin shifts his focus away from all the hype about rapid growth and the pursuit of funding...
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Are you looking for an alternative to a career path at a big firm? Does founding your own start-up seem too risky? There is a radical third path open to you: You can buy a small business and run it as CEO. Purchasing a small company offers significant financial rewards-as well as personal and professional fulfillment. Leading a firm means you can be your own boss, put your executive skills to work, fashion a company environment that meets your own...
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How can you move most effectively from the pinnacle of business and leadership success into "post-work" life that energizes you, and leverages your experience and your interests?
This book draws on the experience of several past CEOs to address the important topic of 'personal continuity' for family business leaders transitioning from the day-to-day leadership of their enterprise.
Making this transition remains challenging for most leaders. Lack...
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La empresa con destino es el resultado de la experiencia de su autor, que presenta en forma accesible, amena y práctica su Método del proyecto para profesionalizar pequeñas o medianas empresas, la mayoría de ellas familiares. La profesionalización es la respuesta adecuada a distintas situaciones, tales como aprovechar la oportunidad de crecimiento, mejorar la calidad de vida de los titulares, hacer la empresa más vendible, facilitar el proceso...
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'Los sistemas de gestión siguen manteniéndose como una herramienta de apoyo a la productividad y competitividad empresarial, no solamente por la certificación que puede obtenerse, sino porque articulados de manera eficaz con otros sistemas de la organización se pueden convertir en elementos clave de mejora continua y definición de ventajas competitivas. Conocer los fundamentos para la integración de sistemas de gestión, debe ser un requerimiento...
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This book is perfect for anyone looking at business and entrepreneurship. It is ideal for anyone with an interest in business and anyone who has aspirations to start their own business—outlining key principles of the entrepreneurial adventure and the business world, bringing it to life using case studies.
Within this text you will find useful and practical information about business and entrepreneurship. The author provides a robust understanding...
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Do you own or plan to own a small business?
Do you work for a small business and desire to better understand your boss? Do you know someone who owns a business and wants to be stronger, more focused, and more successful?
This is the book for you.
The truth is that many business books offer a lot of wonderful sounding theories, but they have little practical application in the real world of small business. Common Sense Business is full of...
13) Get Scalable
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You started your business because you wanted more. More wealth. More freedom. A greater impact. But these days, it feels like you're working harder than ever for less and less money, and you barely have time to take a coffee break, much less a vacation. Sound familiar?
If your answer is a weary "yes," then Get Scalable is here to change the game...and your life.
In the entrepreneurial journey, many fall prey to the Founder's Curse-the dangerous...
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Are you ready to lead your team with confidence, empathy, and peace of mind?
The CEO's Compass helps you systematically identify your team's current blindspots and determine seven key areas you need to focus on to get back on track in days - not months.
A recent study showed nearly 60% of leaders feel depleted at the end of day. This feeling is a key indicator of burnout and makes it difficult to lead and inspire others. If you've ever experienced...
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A Cynic's Business Wisdom is an entrepreneur's manual from the edgy perspective that cynicism teaches us to have a healthy respect for the unexpected.
It equips us to effectively deal with real-world business challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Essentially, it is the flip side of all those "instant-gratification-sugar-coated-success-guaranteed-get-rich-overnight" books.
This manual is a keen reflection of converting collegiate knowledge...
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This book focuses on the concepts, mindset, philosophy, and qualities of entrepreneurship.
There are many books on entrepreneurship available in the market today, but very few speak to the mindset and philosophy required. This book focuses on the concepts, mindset, philosophy, and qualities of entrepreneurship. The author provides guidance and suggest helpful activities at the end of each chapter to inspire the reader to take positive steps toward...
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Zero to $10 Million is a practical step-by-step guide that teaches entrepreneurs' how to build a $10 million dollar technology business. It describes in detail how to create a great product, find a brilliant team, raise money from professional investors, and then scale the company globally. It is what works in the "real world".
This book is written by Shane Brett, a serial technology entrepreneur with many years' experience of setting up, funding,...
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Have you ever dreamed of running your own business? Or are you running your own business and wondering how to grow it to the next level? If so, "Spark" was written especially for you.
"Spark" will pull you out of the details and enable you to see the business journey from a higher perspective---a perspective that shows you where you are in the journey of the business. You will see that the challenges are just that: challenges, not insurmountable...
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Practical steps to sell your small business for the best price!
There are many reasons entrepreneurs may want to sell their company. You could be looking for the next opportunity, or you may need to sell for personal reasons. Perhaps you've worked long and hard and are ready to retire. Whatever your reason for selling, do you know how to go about it?
If you own a $10+ million business, it's often easy to go to an investment banker or a private equity...
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The one primer you need to develop your entrepreneurial skills.
Whether you're imagining your new business to be the next big thing in Silicon Valley, a pivotal B2B provider, or an anchor in your local community, the HBR Entrepreneur's Handbook is your essential resource for getting your company off the ground.
Starting an independent new business is rife with both opportunity and risk. And as an entrepreneur, you're the one in charge: your actions...
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