Business Strategy

Each year, Americans start one million new businesses, nearly 80 percent of which fail within the first five years. Under such pressure to stay alive—let alone grow—it’s easy for entrepreneurs to get caught up in a never-ending cycle of "sell it—do it, sell it—do it" that leaves them exhausted, frustrated, and unable to get ahead no matter how hard they try. Full of stories of other successful entrepreneurs, The Pumpkin Plan guides you through unconven­tional strategies to help you build a truly profitable blue-ribbon company that is the best in its field.

What if you could scale your business in just 30 days? Not with vague promises, but with an actionable, step-by-step plan that delivers real results. Revenue Roadmap: Scale Your Business in 30 Days is the bold blueprint for business owners serious about sustainable growth. This isn’t a get-rich-quick guide. It’s about putting in the work, building the right systems, and developing the habits that will propel your business forward—whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or leading a small team ready to dominate. In 30 days, you’ll: Clarify your growth goals and set targets you can ...

So you've already figured out that business intelligence can be pretty valuable in making the right decisions about your business. But you've heard at least a dozen definitions of what it is, and heard of at least that many BI tools. Where do you start? Business Intelligence for Dummies makes BI understandable. It takes you step by step through the technologies and the alphabet soup, so you can choose the right technology and implement a successful BI environment.

During economic contractions, it becomes much more difficult to sell your products, maintain your customer base, and gain market share. Mistakes become more costly, and failure becomes a real possibility for all those who are not able to make the transition. But imagine being able to sell your products when others cannot, being able to take market share from your competitors, and knowing the precise formulas that would allow you to expand your sales while others make excuses.

Strategies for Explosive Business Growth How High-Level Leaders Scale With Alignment, Profit, and Legacy in Mind At a certain level, growth isn’t about speed—it’s about substance. In this final volume of her bestselling 7-book series, Executive Book Strategist Candace Sinclair reveals how executive entrepreneurs, C-suite leaders, and seasoned founders can unlock powerful, aligned business growth without sacrificing energy, profit, or purpose. This isn’t just a book about scale. It’s a guide to reimagining success from the inside out. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Stop default-...

For more than 40 years, The Boston Consulting Group has been shaping strategic thinking in business. The Boston Consulting Group on Strategy offers a broad and up-to-date selection of the firm's best ideas on strategy with fresh ideas, insights, and practical lessons for managers, executives, and entrepreneurs in every industry. Here's a sampling of the provocative thinking you'll find inside.

WARNING : DO NOT READ THIS BOOK IF YOU ARE LAZY Every blueprint comes with a detailed breakdown of each component or part and is accompanied with explanations and examples. These are the same blueprints that I and many other marketers use to create a successful business. This is what separates an okay Internet marketer with a successful one. Most marketers don't use a funnel, and this is them basically leaving out thousands of potential sales. And there are those who have used a funnel but were not able to see results. There's a few reasons why some people fail with funnels. They structured...

Going Deep reveals why authentic relationship building is the ultimate competitive advantage in business. Drawing from 15 years of experience generating over $50 million in advertising and media sales revenue, Dylan Conroy demonstrates how focusing on depth rather than volume transforms prospects into lifelong partners. Through vivid storytelling and actionable frameworks, Conroy shows how to accelerate genuine connections in an increasingly automated world. This isn't just another networking book, it's a masterclass in building the kind of trust that makes deals come to you. Whether you're...

Are you ready to launch your business but feeling overwhelmed by all the moving pieces? Worried about making costly mistakes that could derail your success? This comprehensive audiobook is your ultimate companion for building a thriving business from the ground up.

Are you ready for the changes in Consumer Behavior? Most customers today expect stores to provide easy shopping experience. In the past few years, customers have shifted their behavior not only within the physical store but also digitally. There is no online or offline marketing strategy anymore, but how both working together in a unique customer-centric manner. This is the Omnichannel Marketing. Your customer doesn’t think in terms of channels…physical stores, online stores, websites, mobile apps, social channels, …it’s all a big blur to them. Instead, customers see the company or ...

“Susan Crossman, marketing expert and author of several critically acclaimed books, offers clear, easy-to-follow advice to make anyone – even a complete novice – a content-marketing pro in no time… great tips and techniques to give you the edge you need.” – Michael Davie, author, Winning Ways “We are moving towards a world where a huge percentage of business is done online and if you are not playing in that field, eventually you aren’t going to have a business… the revolution has only just begun… the only constant in our world is change itself… Pretending these changes...

Ever felt the thrill of a brilliant business idea only to slam into the brick wall of risk and uncertainty? You're not alone. Even giants like Elon Musk and Warren Buffett faced the same daunting question at some point: "Is it worth the risk?" The old business model would have you jump through hoops of fire, risk losing money and time, often only to hit a dead end. But those days are gone. Today, the smartest business owners on the planet know that financial growth doesn't have to be a roll of the dice. Are you ready to step into this new paradigm?

The ultimate resource for experiencing the backcountry! Written by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury, Bushcraft 101 gets you ready for your next backcountry trip with advice on making the most of your time outdoors. Based on the Five Cs of Survivability - cutting tools, covering, combustion devices, containers, and cordages - this valuable guide offers only the most important survival skills to help you craft resources from your surroundings and truly experience the beauty and thrill of the wilderness.

Is your healthcare organization spending too much time on strategy—with too little to show for it? If you read (or listen to) nothing else on strategy, listen to these ten articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones for healthcare professionals to help you catalyze your organization's strategy development and execution.

Chock-full of real-world examples of mistakes, heartbreak, and redemption that makes it sound more like a juicy exposé than a business book, Love as a Business Strategy offers a new, people-first framework for achieving any business outcome. Written by authors who aren't fans of run-of-the-mill, nap-inducing business or leadership books, this book clearly shows that a better way of doing business is possible, helping listeners ditch the status quo, embrace humanity, and achieve lasting success.

Howard Marks, the chairman and cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, is renowned for his insightful assessments of market opportunity and risk. After four decades spent ascending to the top of the investment management profession, he is today sought out by the world's leading value investors, and his client memos brim with insightful commentary and a time-tested, fundamental philosophy. The Most Important Thing explains the keys to successful investment and the pitfalls that can destroy capital or ruin a career.

With the onslaught of cloud solutions, consumerization of technology, and increasingly tech-savvy business people, it's time for a manifesto for leaders who recognize - and are nervous about - the demands of the digital age. Whether you're an executive, department head, or IT manager, The New IT provides an action-ready blueprint for building and strengthening the role of IT in your company - and prescribing IT's future.

Before COVID, both Qantas and its CEO Alan Joyce were flying high, the darlings of customers, staff and investors. After Covid hit, only money mattered—in particular, the company’s share price and extraordinary executive bonuses. Illegally redundant workers, unethical flight credits, abysmal customer service, antique aircraft: these became Qantas’ new brand. How did things go so badly wrong? For the first time, The Chairman’s Lounge tells the full story of how one company banked the nation’s loyalty and then cashed in on it.

In Project Zero Trust: A Story About a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business, George Finney, chief security officer at Southern Methodist University, delivers an insightful and practical discussion of Zero Trust implementation. Presented in the form of a fictional narrative involving a breach at a company, the book tracks the actions of the company's new IT security director. Listeners will learn John Kindervag's 5-Step methodology for implementing Zero Trust, the four Zero Trust design principles, and how to limit the impact of a breach.

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 ...