Explains to small business owners the best way to use crowd funding to finance their ventures, including how to pitch a project to the public, which crowd funding portal is the best to use, and how to
Offers instructions to salespeople on improving their performance by knowing their product, creating rapport, building trust, creating an effective presentation, and establishing "megacredibility."
One thing that will never change about the business world is the presence of risk. But risk management has changed dramatically since the 2008 financial crisis. . .and new developments in technology a
This book offers tips and advice on how to increase one's sales potential. The material is appropriate for anyone in the sales field, whether it be car sales on the lot, online selling, or anything in
Encourages parents to help their teenagers be self-motivated, take responsibility for their learning, work through their problems, become their own advocate, and present themselves well.
Soupios and Mourdoukoutas present readers with their examination of classical philosophy as it applies to leadership, engaging the work of Aristotle, Heraclitus, Sophocles, Hesiod and a variety of oth
Virtual training gives learning professionals unprecedented flexibility, making it possible to reach participants globally and unite physically dispersed teams. But designers and facilitators must ada
Examines the elements that are crucial for crafting a successful raesumae or cover letter, from the layout and presentation to where to send it and how to request salary requirements.
Considered a standard reference in the field, this handbook describes the components of facility plans for several timeframes, methods for forecasting budget and space needs, the financial case justif
The author adapts the principles in "The Art of War" for small businesses, teaching them to choose the right ground for battle, strike at competitors' weakest points, and build and leverage strategic
Handshaw, a business learning professional, speaker on instructional design and performance improvement, and consultant, outlines an approach to designing business training instruction that combines i
Van Rooy, Senior Director of International Human Resources Strategy and Operations at Walmart, provides readers with a roadmap to career success. No matter the reader's career path, Van Rooy provides
Offers advice in creating a business plan that will attract investors, including gathering key data on prospective customers, analyzing market demand, and removing excessive detail.
Covering 80 different topics in all—including online bullying, sexting, drugs depression and many other challenges—a straight-talking guide helps parents understand why teenagers behave the way they d
In our increasingly complicated and data-driven world, many new developments are so complex that only experts comprehend their nuances. But what they don't grasp is how to tell the world about them. C
Companies--especially more complex organizations--require standard, documented processes and procedures to achieve high levels of quality and productivity. Too few, and inefficiency ensues; too many,
Brand tracking, CRM programs, trade shows, online behavior tracking, satisfaction studies. Mounds of marketing metrics are generated across touchpoints and channels. It can be information overload--to
In this constantly-connected, do-more-with-less world, being able to increase your productivity is a real advantage. Certified Professional Organizer (CPO®) and productivity expert Tamara Myles has de
This book compiles 100 tips and techniques for project management processes. Organized alphabetically, they relate to the areas of general, leadership, teamwork, control, scope, time, cost, quality, h
Papke, an organizational psychologist, leadership consultant, executive coach, and speaker and facilitator, outlines a framework for aligning customer needs with a company's leadership, culture, and b
Offers unemployed persons a step-by-step plan for handling the loss of a job, creating a new career plan, writing effective raesumaes, networking advice, and advice on the interview process.
Pagnoni, a fundraising consultant and workshop leader who directs three nonprofit organizations, and Solomon aid nonprofit organizations in enhancing organizational growth and getting to the next leve
Too much debt? Not enough savings? Stop your whining and get to work. It's time to become a battle-ready financial warrior, prepared to tackle any money challenge. Modeled on the Soldier's Handbook, w
Managing people is a tricky business—and managers and small business owners need a clear understanding of the essentials of human resources to survive. The original edition of The Manager’s Guide to H
Salespeople, consultants, managers, executives, entrepreneurs. . . Influence is a crucial tool for absolutely anyone seeking success and prosperity. But how can everyday people actually become more in
Birth, death, and conflict'three things you truly can't avoid. Whether it's big or small, conflict eats into productivity and makes people feel stuck. Yet solutions exist for even the toughest situati
As a small-business owner or solopreneur, you wear many hats'perhaps the most important of which is marketer. But these days, with so many new ways to reach customers and clients and only so much time
Millennials mean business, and they are shaking up the workplace as they enter management roles for the very first time. They are tearing down the corporate ladder, communicating on the fly, and bring
Negotiation is an essential element of almost all of our interactions'personally and professionally. It's part of how we establish relationships, work together, and arrive at solutions for our clients
Get Clients Now! has helped thousands of independent professionals dramatically increase their client base. With this uniquely practical guide, it's easy to replace scattershot marketing and networkin
A well-crafted performance plan has the power to dramatically impact a company's bottom line by increasing efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace. This uniquely practical book provides a custom
Now students, instructors, and professionals everywhere can find clear, authoritative, explanations of more than 6,000 key business terms. Prepared by a noted encyclopedist, The AMA Dictionary of Busi
Every company faces the inevitable challenge: stagnate or grow. One of the fastest ways for small- and mid-size companies to expand is through acquisition. Purchasing another company can seem daunting
Today’s buyers want more from sales professionals than a simple consultation. What they’re hungry for are meaningful, collaborative conversations built on mutual value and trust, that result in a Win3
The worst customer situations demand more of front-line employees than good intentions and the right attitude. These kinds of issues can send seasoned service professionals into red alert, and require
Direct selling is booming. It’s no surprise when you consider the benefits of launching a direct selling business—low start-up costs, strong earning potential, and a flexible work schedule. Currently
In today's business environment, leaders at all levels are facing enormous challenges when it comes to achieving and sustaining breakthrough operating results. Globalization, economic change, more str
