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America has been through the biggest financial crisis since the great Depression, unemployment numbers are frightening, median wages have been flat since the 1970s, and it is common to expect that things will get worse before they get better. Certainly, the multidecade stagnation is not yet over. How will we get out of this mess?

Do you dream of seeing your book on the best sellers list? Have you written a book but have no idea how to sell it? Do you want to join the ranks of Christian authors whose books truly make an impact? In How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month, award-winning author and book marketing expert Susan Neal reveals proven strategies to dramatically increase your book sales and move you closer to becoming one of the best sellers books in your genre. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer, this guide is packed with step-by-step tools to help you share your God-given message with thousands ...

Master one of our economy’s most rare skills and achieve groundbreaking results with this “exciting” audiobook (Daniel H. Pink) from an “exceptional” author (New York Times Book Review). Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time. Deep Work will make you better at what you do and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship.

Why read this strategy book? Understand business from a strategic perspective. Senior executives routinely share and discuss strategy with marketing directors, operations chiefs, and other direct reports. But how much do those managers really understand about strategic thinking, planning, implementation, and measurement? A recent investigation into this question concluded most managers don't understand enough about strategy to be useful. Asked to take a basic strategy exam—a test that any CEO or senior manager should easily ace—a representative sample of U.S. managers from C-level ...

Everything you need to price, package, advertise, and sell a small business. Why this book? There are numerous books and articles on selling a small business. None of them provide a blueprint. None of them provide a road map and connect all the dots in a logical sequence. This is not just a book, it’s a blueprint for selling a business. Who is this book for? This book is for business owners and their advisers. Whether selling the business by owner or through a broker, this content can be used to coordinate the sale and transition of the company among all the stakeholders involved in the ...

Grow Your Landscaping Business: 10 Free and Low-Cost Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Profits 50% in Six Months. Turn Your Landscaping Business Into a Thriving, Profitable Operation—Without Spending a Fortune on Advertising Are you a hardworking landscaper struggling to grow your business? Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of unpredictable jobs, slow seasons, and not enough clients—even though you know there’s more work out there? If so, you’re not alone. Many one-person landscaping businesses struggle to attract steady customers and increase their income—not because they ...

This passionate expertise manifesto is intended to elevate the impact of advisors who sell insight as entrepreneurs. Three foundational chapters form the basis of the entire audiobook: Experts develop insight by isolating patterns in data; they convert those insights to wealth by crafting a unique positioning for which few available substitutes exist; and their confidence grows as the marketplace embraces their application of expertise. The next 15 chapters - building on that foundation - each answer a single question.

Algorithms, machine learning, generative AI. With the latest advancements in technology, data is taking center stage in organizations. But without a clear plan for how you're storing, integrating, and gaining value from that information, your company will be at risk—and fall behind. If you read (or listen to) nothing else on setting a data strategy in your organization, listen to these ten articles.

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 ...

7 Powers breaks fresh ground by constructing a comprehensive strategy toolset that is easy for you to learn, communicate, and quickly apply. Drawing on his decades of experience as a business strategy adviser, active equity investor and Stanford University teacher Hamilton Helmer develops from first principles a practical theory of strategy rooted in the notion of power, those conditions which create the potential for persistent differential returns. Using rich real-world examples, Helmer rigorously characterizes exactly what your business must achieve to create power.

Turn your Ideas into Profit by Starting a Thriving Business in South Africa Do you have a brilliant idea and the drive to succeed—but feel stuck on where to begin? Whether you're dreaming of launching a shop, starting a home-based business, building an online store, or developing something completely new, this book is your step-by-step guide to turning your vision into reality. Starting a business in South Africa can feel overwhelming. From navigating confusing regulations and registering your business to finding funding and attracting customers—it’s easy to feel lost. That’s ...

You can build a home service business that is profitable EVERY month of the year. Offseasons will keep you poor. I hate offseasons. I used to waste $100,000 every winter. I didn't know how to generate leads during the slow months. My revenue dropped. My profits went negative. I had to lay off all my employees! This book fixes that problem. This book contains the playbooks that took me from sleeping in my office closet to owning a business that generates $50,000,000+ per year. When I started my lawn care business, I had no systems. This almost cost me my life in a workplace accident.

The sixth edition of Starting an Online Business: All-in-One For Dummies will teach you the basics and beyond. It will prepare you to set up your business website, offer your products in an online store, and keep accurate books. The authors help you navigate the primary legal, accounting, and security challenges related to running an online business.

There are rare books that speak as much to the heart as they do to the head—books that blend wisdom, inspiration, and reflection into a single, transformative experience. Our KPI is Joy by Tahira Endean is exactly that. More than just a guide for event professionals, it is a beautifully woven tapestry of personal stories, global experiences, and actionable insights. It’s an invitation to rethink the purpose of events—not merely as logistical undertakings but as powerful catalysts for happiness, productivity, and trust. Tahira brings decades of global experience as an event designer to...

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential and launch your business in record time without the overwhelm of information overload! Are you an aspiring entrepreneur overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information and unsure where to begin? Do you fear the financial risks and legal complexities of starting a business? Are you seeking a clear, actionable roadmap to guide you toward startup success and financial freedom? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Many aspiring business owners face similar challenges, but this comprehensive guide is here to transform your ...

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.

Psychologist and Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino has long studied the factors at play when judgment and decision-making collide with the results of our choices in real life. In Sidetracked, she explores inconsistent decisions played out in a wide range of circumstances from our roles as consumers and employees (what we buy, how we manage others) to the broader human choices that we make (who we date, how we cultivate friendships).

This practical resource breaks down the convoluted language of tax laws into understandable, actionable steps. It will not only guide you through your existing tax obligations, but also uncover new opportunities to maximize your profits.

The Focus workshop presents an engaging and inspirational learning experience and will change your life in ways you never thought possible.

Unlock the secrets to choosing the perfect location for your next business venture with "Locations That Captivate." Whether you're considering a storefront, food truck, or pop-up shop, this engaging eBook dives into the heart of what makes a location truly captivating. Explore the allure of non-traditional retail spaces and discover the psychological factors that influence consumer behavior and foot traffic. Dive deep into strategic approaches with a focus on pop-up shops, a booming trend in modern retail. Learn why flexibility is the cornerstone of success in this arena and how to identify...