Corporate Business

Limited liability companies (or LLCs) are business structures designed to protect their owners from liabilities. It is wholly owned by its members and more straightforward to form than other businesses. For small business owners especially, limited liability companies are the ideal business structure. Setting up a limited liability company may be the most incredible idea for your business. This hybrid structure contains features of sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. In addition, there are specific state laws that you must be aware of to set up a limited liability company,...

Throughout his storied career, Aswath Damodaran has searched for the universal key to demystify corporate finance and valuation. Now, at last, he offers the groundbreaking answer to listeners everywhere. As the corporate lifecycle touches virtually every aspect of business, this book is for anyone with skin in the corporate finance game—from managers to investors, from novices to seasoned pros. Aswath Damodaran’s The Corporate Life Cycle is the definitive guide to understanding businesses growth, behavior, and value.

From the creators of the theory of ethical blindness comes an investigation into how corporate scandals happen, revealing the common pattern behind them and how your organization can avoid them.

No business concept was more important to America's economic revival in the 1990s than reengineering, introduced to the world in Michael Hammer and James Champy's Reengineering the Corporation. Already a classic, this international best seller describes how the radical redesign of a company's processes, organization, and culture can achieve a quantum leap in performance.

A black swan is a highly improbable event with three principal characteristics: It is unpredictable; it carries a massive impact; and, after the fact, we concoct an explanation that makes it appear less random, and more predictable, than it was. The astonishing success of Google was a black swan; so was 9/11. For Nassim Nicholas Taleb, black swans underlie almost everything about our world, from the rise of religions to events in our own personal lives. Elegant, startling, and universal in its applications, The Black Swan will change the way you look at the world.

Corporate Governance in 100 Minutes, 2nd edition Long distance for all is out! Our time is characterised by speed, speediness and breathtaking progress. In-depth knowledge is increasingly reserved for specialists. The number of complex texts on the subject of corporate governance is overwhelming. This book is different: with 100 pages, it is condensed to the point and written in an extremely accessible way. It is aimed at interested young people, students of all fields of study, people in practice, entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to keep an eye on the big points. Written by an author who...

Aviators are passionate about aviation. Once you get the bug you are addicted for life and there is no need, or desire, to search for a cure. It is that passion and addiction that gives you the determination, perseverance, and motivation to pursue a career in aviation. This is the story of one such aviator who discovered his passion for flying as a young boy. Then, as a young adult, embarked on a journey to pursue and achieve his dream of becoming a pilot. This dream took him from Venezuela to Singapore, to Macao and Hong Kong, and everywhere in between. His journey offers those aspiring to...

Joel Bakan's book is a brilliantly argued account of the corporation's pathological pursuit of profit and power. An eminent law professor and legal theorist, Bakan contends that the corporation is created by law to function much like a psychopathic personality whose destructive behavior, if left unchecked, leads to scandal and ruin. Despite the structural failings found in the corporation, Bakan believes change is possible and outlines a far-reaching program of concrete, pragmatic, and realistic reforms through legal regulation and democratic control.

There are almost endless benefits to starting an S-Corp that give both you personally and your company a financial and legal edge. Still, often, the process can be very daunting. It can seem like there's an NEVER ENDING amount of paperwork and legal terminology that is meant to trip you up. The truth is it's very easy to get things wrong when forming an S-Corp. It can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars, countless hours, and serious legal trouble. Don't risk it.

What are the things that you want most in life? Freedom? Financial independence? More time with family or friends? I think it is safe to say that most people would like to have those things. However, most people won’t get it. The majority of individuals will keep doing what they are doing every single day and hope that the life they have always wanted will just appear before their eyes. I have some bad news for those people who think that – your life is NOT going to change unless you are the driving force behind that change. Now, don’t get me wrong. I believe that inside every one of ...

How do Psychopaths Do it? From the most basic, superficial interactions, to the deepest, most earnest confessions of human emotion, psychopaths are the masters. They know what to say, how to say it, and when to do it. They can take the honest feelings of others and warp them. They can take the good-natured words, actions, and attitudes of 'normal' people... and destroy them. But how do they do it? Everywhere you look, a psychopath lurks. Some are notorious serial killers, determined to torture the mind and body of the innocent. But others--most others--are not nearly so infamous. Many ...

Planning is the trick for succeeding in small business. This process needn't be daunting, especially if you can get the timing right, pick a strategy that works, and chart a sound financial course. And if your best-laid plans go sideways, there's always hope, and a practical way forward, in this book. Getting Started in Small Business for Dummies will help you decide whether small-business ownership is right for you, and assess the viability of your business idea; and more.

**The Ultimate Guide to Business Credit Cards: Perks, Rewards, and Approvals** **Unlocking the Best Deals for Your Business Growth** **Gerald Lacey, MBA MSSCM** Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner looking to leverage the power of business credit cards to fuel your business growth? Look no further! "The Ultimate Guide to Business Credit Cards: Perks, Rewards, and Approvals" by Gerald Lacey, MBA MSSCM, is your comprehensive roadmap to unlocking financial opportunities for your business in 2024. This expertly crafted guide delves into the intricacies of business credit, offering ...

Who or what is killing change? That's what you'll find out in this witty whodunit. The story features a Columbo-style detective, Agent Mike McNally, who's investigating the murder of yet another change. One by one, Agent McNally interviews 13 prime suspects, including a myopic leader named Victoria Vision; a chronically tardy manager named Ernest Urgency; an executive named Clair Communication, whose laryngitis makes communication all but impossible; and several other dubious characters.

This guide will help you decide on the best legal structure for your specific business,. There are many reasons today for owner-managers of businesses to look at the legal structure of their firms. The changing tax laws and fluctuating availability of capital are just two situations which require alert mangers to review what legal structures best meet their needs. Each form of business organization has its advantages and disadvantages. This Guide seeks to briefly identify them for the owner-manager who wants to know "what questions to ask" when seeking the proper professional advice. My ...

Author’s note: This special edition of Shut Up and Sell More Weddings & Events is for DJs, entertainers, lighting and photo booth companies. If you’ve already read the original edition, most of this is going to be the same for you. I’ve updated and changed the references to be specifically applicable to disc jockeys, lighting and photo booth companies. It will certainly be a good refresher for you, I just want to be transparent. If you’ve not read the original book, this will be all new to you..Thanks for choosing this book, and I look forward to your feedback and seeing how else I ...

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Understanding S Corporations is a comprehensive guide to the formation, operation, and taxation of S corporations. The book covers all of the essential topics, including eligibility requirements, making an S corporation election, pass-through taxation, limited liability protection, and compliance with IRS regulations. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it is packed with practical information that businesses can use to make informed decisions about whether or not to form an S corporation. The book also includes a number of helpful charts, tables, and examples to illustrate...

A revised second edition of the book that shows you how to use Bible-based leadership principles to improve your business.

In How to Run Your Business by The Book, famed leadership guru Dave Anderson reveals biblical lessons to help transform the people, culture, and results of your business. You'll read what the Bible has to say about hiring and training people, managing money, creating a leadership vision, achieving ambitious goals, and much more.

In "Breaking Barriers in Corporate America: Winning in a White Man’s World," Catrese Kilgore takes readers on a remarkable journey through her life, sharing a gripping story of determination, resilience, and unshakable ambition. From a challenging childhood to becoming a top-ranking professional in the corporate world, Kilgore's narrative is an inspirational testament to the indomitable spirit of a Black woman determined to thrive in an environment dominated by stereotypes and systemic biases. This book offers a captivating look at Kilgore's life, marked by early setbacks and obstacles ...