Business Investing

Tradition says there are three ways to grow a company's revenue: fire up the sales team with empty promises, cut costs and downsize, or cook the books. But what if there's a better way, a way that nine amazingly profitable and well-run companies are already embracing.

For the past 40 years, Richard Koch has wanted to uncover the simple, elemental, elegant and parsimonious principles that are needed to create great new businesses. To qualify, a principle must be so overwhelmingly powerful that anyone can reliably use it towards extraordinary results. Is there any principle that can tell you how to do that consistently and with a high chance of success?

More than 20 years ago, Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton introduced the balanced scorecard, a revolutionary performance measurement system that allowed organizations to quantify intangible assets such as people, information, and customer relationships. Then, in The Strategy-Focused Organization, Kaplan and Norton showed how organizations achieved breakthrough performance with a management system that put the balanced scorecard into action.

Think the most critical factor for becoming a great entrepreneur is grit, risk taking, or technical skills? Think again. Despite what every other business book might say, historical data show the real secret ingredients to getting ahead in business are being rich, white, and male. Until now. Leapfrog is the decades-overdue start-up bible for the rest of us. It's filled with uncompromising guidance for winning at business your way. Leapfrog is for entrepreneurs of all stripes who are fed up with status quo advice.

Are you thinking about your future and wonder if you will get to live with some financial stability? Does the stock market seem a bit scary and complicated to you right now? Don’t worry; everyone has been in your shoes when they first started out. The great thing is that you are getting out there at a very young age, and you can start investing from as little as the cost of a pizza! Many adults twice your age still don’t understand the stock market—here you are trying to live a financially independent life by giving yourself an advantage.

Selling Options on Tech Stocks is One of the Best Ways to Regularly Take Money Out of the Market - Perfect for Retirement Planning and those focused on Online Trading As an individual investor who has finally realized that there is no HOLY GRAIL to tech investing, I’m intrigued by options premium and volatility. It's reassuring for me to know that there are great ways to take money out of the market on a regular basis, and that’s what I’ve included here. Right up there with the power of dividend stocks, selling options on tech stocks (covered calls, cash-secured puts, and credit ...

Are you looking for a way to escape from Corporate America? Would you like to create enough passive income to cover your car payment, monthly mortgage or child's college expenses? Well here's an action plan to help you do just that. Order this workbook so you will: Understand how to determine, with certainty, if your area is perfect for a profitable midterm rental business. Be able to calculate how much your net income should be each month. Be able to calculate the maximum amount you should spend on furnishings. Have the tools needed to create an opportunity for others investors to fund. ...

The best-selling author of Perfectly Legal returns with a powerful new expose.

Want to crack the code of commodity futures markets? Back to the Futures provides a unique and educational perspective on the world of commodity futures markets, shaped by the personal experiences and professional insights of Dr. Scott Irwin, a leading expert in the field.

"Unlock the secrets of the stock market with 'Mastering the Stock Market: A Beginner's Guide to Financial Success.' This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the world of stocks, from understanding the basics to developing a winning investment strategy. Learn how to navigate stock exchanges, build a diversified portfolio, analyze stock performance, and manage risks effectively. Discover common pitfalls to avoid and explore different investment strategies that suit your financial goals. With insights on tracking market trends and valuable resources for stock research, this book...

Stock Market Investing for Beginners aims to help you take things to the next level by providing you with a greater variety of ways to interact with the stock market than ever before. You will find everything you need to know to take your understanding of ways to profit from stocks to the next level, starting with a breakdown of the current market climate and what to expect from 2019.

The Apples, Amazons and Googles of the next few decades will be biotech companies. The tech companies of the last few years have changed how we do things but the businesses driving the biotech revolution are about making life better. These companies will solve many of our most intractable problems: cancer, dementia, diabetes, elderly care, mental health challenges, even power generation and agricultural production. The audiobook explains what biotech is, what is coming next, and in a final section, how interested investors can profit from it.

The New York Times best-selling author of The Roaring 2000s guides listeners through the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression. The first and last economic depression that you will experience in your lifetime is just ahead. The years 2009 and 2010 will be the initial end of prosperity in almost every market, ushering in a downturn like most of us have not experienced before.

It is time to get your money working for you. How to Own the World explains why you can, and must, learn about investment and highlights the significant advantages you have over many finance professionals. This is both a personal finance audiobook and a personal development audibobook; by safeguarding your future wealth you are safeguarding your long-term health and happiness.

Find out how to invest your money in Florida taxes! There are millions of dollars in tax certificates sold every year. With this low cost, informative audio, receive a basic, working knowledge about investing in Florida delinquent tax bills!

Feeling Uneasy About Your Teen’s Readiness for Adulthood? This 2-in-1 Guide Sets Them Up for Life & Financial Success! As a parent, you want your teen to be prepared for whatever life throws their way. But are they truly ready to handle the demands of adulthood? From managing daily responsibilities to mastering financial independence, there’s so much for teens to learn—and most of it isn’t taught in school. This comprehensive 2-in-1 collection combines essential life skills and personal finance mastery, ensuring your teen has the tools they need to thrive. Inside, they’ll gain ...

What does it take to turn ideas into action? What are the elements of a perfect pitch? How do you win the war for talent? How do you establish a brand without bucks? These are some of the issues everyone faces when starting or revitalizing any undertaking, and Guy Kawasaki, former marketing maven of Apple Computer, provides the answers.

For beginners and more experienced investors alike, Wall Street Money Machine is a dynamic and innovative guide to understanding Wall Street and making it work for you.

If you have your own business, understanding financial statements better will help you get more profit out of your business, and this will also help you recognize warning signs in the accounts. Knowing your way around financial statements will help you spot trends in working capital that might mean you need to raise fresh finance, for example. You'll also be able to use financial statements of other companies in your sector to set your business benchmarks that can help improve your performance.

Are you looking for the secrets to passive income with Airbnb? Do you want to know how to start and build a six figure Airbnb business with or without owning a property? If so, you're going to love this book. Airbnb is a great way to make money by renting out your property. You can rent out a spare room, an apartment, your cottage, or even create a "ghost hotel." This is done by buying a property and turning it into a rented space. The best part of this is that you can learn the ropes and build up your income without having to own a property or have any experience. You just have to have a ...