Business Plan

Now nearing its 60th printing in English and translated into 19 languages, Michael E. Porter's Competitive Strategy has transformed the theory, practice, and teaching of business strategy throughout the world.

When New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff got curious about tapping into his full potential, he launched a research study with Dr. Mike Peasley. They asked more than three thousand people if they felt they were living up to their full potential. Fifty percent of people reported that 50 percent of their full potential is untapped. That means half of us are walking around with half-lives. No wonder Twitter is so grumpy.

Here's how entrepreneurs find the next big thing-and make it huge. The era of easy money and easy jobs is officially over. Today, we're all entrepreneurs, and the tides of change threaten to capsize anyone who plays it safe. Taking risks is the name of the game - but how can you tell a smart bet from a stupid gamble? Andy Kessler offers 12 surprising and controversial rules for these radical entrepreneurs.

Are you ready to take your pool cleaning business to the next level? Whether you're just starting out or struggling to grow, this game-changing guide is for you. Grow Your Pool Cleaning Business reveals six proven strategies to increase your profits by 50%—all without emptying your wallet. With actionable steps and real-world success stories, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to grow your business quickly and efficiently. Inside, you’ll discover: How Local SEO and Google My Business can bring you to the top of search results, connecting you with customers looking for services like ...

Introducing "The Beginner's Guide to Mobile Car Detailing Business" - the ultimate, step-by-step guide to starting, growing, and maintaining a successful mobile car detailing venture from scratch! Packed with practical, actionable insights, and smart strategies, this eBook is specially designed for entrepreneurs seeking to turn their passion for car care into a profitable and sustainable business. Say goodbye to confusion and get ready to be your own boss in the booming car detailing industry! In this must-have guide, you'll discover the secrets to identifying your target market with laser-...

Every year, the Federal Government purchases approximately $100 billion in goods and services, all from small businesses. If you are a small business owner, this book can educate you on what is required to sell your company products and services to the Federal Government. Only a small percentage of businesses successfully succeed at government contracting. The information in this book will put your business ahead of the competition. This book provides the small business owner a solid foundation to learn how their company can get completely set-up to work with the Federal Government. It ...

If you are fed up not making enough money, working for someone else, going nowhere, and you want to start a small, profitable business for yourself even if you are young, unexperienced or just have little or no money then keep reading to discover which steps could help you change your actual situation. Are you someone who is looking to change your life, take control of your finances, and live the Dream Life that you have always wanted to live, but never seem to be able to achieve? Do you want to stop working for others and helping them achieve their goals and, instead, work for yourself ...

Turn your passion for thrifting into a profitable business and achieve financial freedom! From Garage Sales to Financial Freedom: The Step-by-Step Thrifting Business Plan is your comprehensive guide to building a successful and sustainable thrifting business, no matter your starting point. Whether you’re dreaming of quitting your 9-to-5 or simply seeking a lucrative side hustle, this book provides the practical strategies and actionable steps you need to thrive in the booming resale market. Inside, you’ll discover: Profitable Product Sourcing: Learn how to identify hidden gems at garage...

In "Retreat Riches: Revitalize Any Business with Strategic Getaways," Jessica Sitomer, a seasoned expert in driving growth and success, unveils the power of experiential retreats as a transformative tool for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Through a blend of practical strategies and inspirational anecdotes, "Retreat Riches" equips you with the tools to plan, market, and execute retreats that not only expand your business but also foster deep connections and lasting transformation among your clientele. Whether you're seeking to deepen your impact, forge meaningful relationships, or ...

While working together at a Los Angeles boutique, Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor became fast and furious friends over the impossibility of finding the perfect T-shirt. Following their vision of comfortable, fitted T-shirts, they set up shop in Gela’s one-bedroom Hollywood apartment with $200 and one rule: Whatever they did, they both had to be obsessed by it. Pam and Gela eventually sold their company to Liz Claiborne for $50 million, but not before they created a whole new genre of casual clothing that came to define California cool.

Overcoming procrastination is something that everyone who wishes to become productive, must learn how to do. With all of life's digital and analog distractions, it's easy to get sidetracked in one activity, and and totally forsake your main activity. This is cutting into our goals, tasks and productivity. Procrastination is the postponement of a planned or scheduled task until later without a good reason. In this book, Overcoming Procrastination, you will learn some basic steps, tips and tricks, to better maximize your time, and enhance the designated time needed to get things done. Does ...

Work with data like a pro using this guide that breaks down how to organize, apply, and most importantly, understand what you are analyzing in order to become a true data ninja.

Celebrated branding agency founder and influencer Dain Walker delivers an expert roadmap to harnessing your authority, credibility, and skills in your field to create consistent money-making opportunities. In the book, you’ll learn how to get paid for being a known name in your industry through your businesses, products, and services.

It’s not easy being an INTJ, the Myers-Brigg personality type found in only 2.1% of the population and known in literature on the subject as “The Mastermind” or “The Architect.” They have an uncanny ability to connect the dots, and as a result, see things differently than almost everyone else, and so they are almost always several steps ahead of others and others don’t like that. But it sure can be a beneficial trait to have when solving problems, such as how to grow market share and dominate a business category. In this book, the former Senior Vice President & Client Plans ...

Make Authentic Connections, Stand Out, and Drive Real Results “Selling with Stories” reveals the secrets behind using storytelling to build trust, make genuine connections, and boost your business success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or salesperson, this book will show you how to leverage your unique life experiences to stand out and succeed. No fluff—just effective storytelling strategies to transform your sales game. The techniques in this book have helped professionals at top companies connect with their audience and win more business. What You’ll Learn In this ...

Roger James Hamilton, himself a highly successful entrepreneur and successful investor, has designed nine steps - from barely surviving - all the way to the highest level of ultimate wealth for life - and he lays out his nine steps in an easy-to-understand "color-coded" manner that ranges from red (barely living paycheck-to-paycheck) all the way to ultra-violet (where generating income is simply no longer a worry)....

Book Description: Running Effective Meetings & Presentations Unlock the secrets to leading effective meetings and delivering powerful presentations with "Running Effective Meetings & Presentations: Confident Leadership, Communication & Facilitation Skills. Public Speaking for Engaging Virtual & In-Person Audiences & Delivering Powerful Presentations." This comprehensive guide equips you with the tools and strategies to master every aspect of business communication. Whether you’re leading a small team meeting, presenting to executives, or engaging a virtual audience, this book will show ...

We're building more products today than ever before, but most of them fail—not because we can't complete what we want to build, but because we waste time, money, and effort building the wrong product. What we need is a systematic process for quickly vetting product ideas and raising our odds of success. In this book, Ash Maurya takes you through an exacting strategy for achieving product/market fit for your fledgling venture. This new edition introduces the continuous innovation framework and follows one entrepreneur's journey from initial vision to a business model that works.

Everyone would benefit from seeing further into the future, whether buying stocks, crafting policy, launching a new product, or simply planning the week's meals. Unfortunately, people tend to be terrible forecasters. As Wharton professor Philip Tetlock showed in a landmark 2005 study, even experts' predictions are only slightly better than chance. However, an important and underreported conclusion of that study was that some experts do have real foresight.

"Ten Year Plan is replete with crucial lessons learned along the path of a heartfelt dream realized -- with value for entrepreneurs across all organizations. Tender Greens helped pioneer the better-for-you fast casual restaurant sector, and while their road to success was inevitably bumpy, these founders prevailed, thanks to their collective vision, humanity, humility to learn and generosity to teach." Danny Meyer, CEO Union Square Hospitality Group, Author, Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business Ten Year Plan follows the journey of three young chef ...