Discover the joy and fulfillment of running a successful niche business. At some point in their lives, many people fantasize about running a shop of their own. But while many of them actua
Market bubbles may come and go, but they don't just pop suddenly. Here's how to prepare -- and profit -- regardless of market changes. "We've all heard the reports -- the great housing boom that
New advice for managers on knowing how and when to give employees the guidance they need. Coaching, counseling, and mentoring can dramatically improve employee productivity and satisfactio
Think wealth starts with eliminating all your debts? Think again. Like most people, you've probably dreamt about making smart investments that would eventually allow you to do things like
Getting Your Way Every Day shows you how to easily borrow from the art of classical rhetoric to consistently get what you want in any situation, using ingenious tactics and strategies that have existe
White, president of the U. of Illinois, offers his thoughts on leadership, drawing on his own experience as a leader in various capacities. The two sides of a successful leader require a cold and disc
This practical resource for managers explains how to keep projects and initiatives on track and get them completed on time and under budget. Consultant and trainer Lewis (The Lewis Institute) covers e
A manager who understands the ins and outs of his company's compensation system is more likely to be able to retain his best people, keep them motivated, and ensure that they continue to produce outst
Recognizing and rewarding employees isn’t just a nice thing to do. It’s a business imperative. It's not just the money or benefits you offer that recruit, retain, and inspire talented empl
The tone of the book is practical and accessible, and the "deadly sins" idea makes it simple for readers to recognise their own investing mistakes. Real stories about real investors illumin
Understanding the process -- and the people -- behind successful project management. "While the technical side of project management is important, it's often ""people problems"" that derail even the
The sales techniques that work best...have always worked best. An incisive look at four legendary sales pros, and how their strategies still apply today. "Sales theories come and sales theories
Volkema (business, American University) examines what leverage is, how to increase one's own leverage or decrease the leverage of another party, and the advantages and disadvantages of these approache
You want your business to grow. But don't confuse growth with expansion. To be sure, increased size can be an important component (or fortuitous by-product) of business success, but companies that exp
The classic, comprehensive guide to mergers and acquisitions, now completely updated for today's market. "Mergers and acquisitions are among the most powerful and versatile growth tools employed
For anyone stuck with a problem employee, here's a must-have manual. All managers get saddled with "problem" employees from time to time; what sets great managers apart is how they deal wi
Proven ways to reel in great talent! A critical factor in your organization's success is your ability to hire—and keep—good people. But in order to tackle the toug
Powerful networking tools that drive rapid, sustainable growth. Online social networks such as LinkedIn, blogs, and Meetup have enjoyed phenomenal growth in the past year. They are among m
Using wireless technology to create a new kind of brand relationship with customers. ""If you’re in marketing, advertising, or branding, consider this: While it used to take three televisi
Discusses the personal qualities and leadership skills of the former president in relation to the challenges faced by present-day business executives, revealing Kennedy's techniques for decision makin
Updated and expanded to reflect the latest trends and best practices, a guide to succession management contains 20 percent new material, including chapters on recruitment and retention, as well as upd
Hira (Rochester Institute of Technology) and Hira (Simon Fraser University) describe the factors that have led U.S. companies to send white collar jobs overseas, and propose business, education, and p
Intended for group training sessions, this resource provides 50 activities for examining personal attitudes in the workplace, encouraging teamwork, demonstrating the difference between active and pass
If you want your speeches to really resonate and shine among the countless yawn-inducing presentations heard (and immediately forgotten) every day, this book gives you a treasure trove of proven ideas
The extraordinary leadership qualities of a great but unsung hero. Foreword by Fred Smith, President and CEO, Federal Express No list of the greatest people of the 20th century is comp
For every employee who leaves your company for higher pay or a better opportunity, there are many more for whom those "reasons" are just convenient explanations -- and the real impetus for t
"Why do some people remain so calm and collected in the face of looming deadlines, combative meetings, impending layoffs, and turbulent changes? And why are these seemingly unflappable people the
How did a small, unknown company like Qualcomm manage to storm the wireless industry and grow into a multibillion dollar powerhouse in less than a decade? The Qualcomm Equation provides an in-depth lo
Hallows has added and deleted information for the second edition to reflect changes in project management in information systems over the past seven years. In particular, he has dropped the chapter on
In this update of the 2000 edition, a Washington, DC corporate lawyer explains what subsequent world events, corporate scandals, and recent stabilization of capital markets mean for emerging- growth c
Disaster is a certainty -- but "disaster planning" is not enough. Like many companies over the last few years, yours has probably done a great deal to reassess its physical, strategic, and
In this update of the 1996 American Management Association edition, Rothwell (learning and performance systems, Pennsylvania State U.) provides a manual for reinventing an organization's training func
No! turns the word into a tool for personal power, and gives you new ways to help discussions and decisions move forward. This enlightening guide reveals how “no” can help you protect your time, money
The trends Hankin identifies as altering the workforce are older, multigenerational, diverse workers, the rise of alternative households, and the need to find meaning in the workplace. She documents t
An exploration into how recent leaps in the understanding of DNA offer both scientific promises and complex ethical issues probes the fundamental questions related to advances in DNA science, covering
Provides a guide to writing effective copy for the Internet, covering such topics as psychological motivators, constructing Web copy, email marketing, and promotional articles.
Liff, a pioneer in the use of visual management techniques, and Posey, an authority on leadership and change management, explain the effects of visual elements in the workplace on execution, morale, a
A simple prescription for sales success! "Becoming truly successful in sales involves a journey. Along the way, sales professionals must confront challenges involving attitudes, perceptions, and
In this publication of the American Management Association, the president of a Virginia-based consulting and training firm offers strategies for improving sales managers' performance. Instead of touti
Today’s projects are more challenging than ever—and project managers need all the help they can get to succeed amid shifting priorities, budget cuts, interruptions, and other obstacles. Now in its thi
