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All men (and women) are created equal, but that doesn't mean that they are all the same. Entrepreneurs are different. Small business owners make up three percent of America s population, but they create two-thirds of the new jobs in our economy. They are hunters, and hunters have provided for others for thousands of years. Management books tell entrepreneurs how to become farmers. They try to teach hunters to run their businesses using a farming cycle. Ancient farming wisdom has been translated into the modern day management tasks of planning, budgeting, standardizing, and measuring.

Chris Anderson takes you to the front lines of a new industrial revolution as today’s entrepreneurs, using open source design and 3-D printing, bring manufacturing to the desktop. In an age of custom-fabricated, do-it-yourself product design and creation, the collective potential of a million garage tinkerers and enthusiasts is about to be unleashed, driving a resurgence of American manufacturing. A generation of "Makers" using the Web’s innovation model will help drive the next big wave in the global economy, as the new technologies of digital design and rapid prototyping gives everyone the power to invent.

Creating a captive insurance company may sound daunting, but with Mr. Strauss's guidance you can navigate the legal maze and utilize this valuable strategy with ease. Don’t miss out on crucial out-of-pocket savings and create more liquidity in a more tax-efficient manner. Take steps today and reap the benefits of captive insurance!

Kids may not appreciate the value of a dollar, but it’s hard to blame them. After all, what have they learned about money? Managing finances is rarely covered in schools, and as a parent, you probably don’t know where to start. How do you provide a strong foundation of financial knowledge for your kids with these gaps? What should they learn each year? How do you teach a skill set you never received yourself?

Are you tired of working tirelessly without seeing real financial freedom? Wealth Time Freedom by Chad Peterson is your ultimate wake-up call—a brutally honest, no-fluff guide to breaking free from the cycle of working hard for someone else and instead building lasting wealth, time, and freedom. Why This Book? This isn’t another feel-good success story filled with empty motivation. Chad Peterson, a leading expert in mergers and acquisitions, has spent years in the trenches of business—buying, selling, and consulting for companies of all sizes.

In this groundbreaking work, Tim Harford shows us a new and inspiring approach to solving the most pressing problems in our lives. Harford argues that today’s challenges simply cannot be tackled with ready-made solutions and expert opinions; the world has become far too unpredictable and profoundly complex. Instead, we must adapt. Deftly weaving together psychology, evolutionary biology, anthropology, physics, and economics, along with compelling stories of hard-won lessons learned in the field, Harford makes a passionate case for the importance of adaptive trial-and-error....

Struggling with financial disagreements in your relationship? You're not alone. Over 36% of divorces cite financial difficulties as a major cause. It's a common issue often stemming from differences in income, budgeting skills, or debt management. However, this doesn't mean your relationship is doomed to become a statistic.

Imagina vivir en un estado constante de tranquilidad financiera, donde tus ahorros crecen día a día y tu dinero trabaja para ti. "Hábitos para Ahorrar Dinero" no es solo un libro, es tu guía definitiva para transformar tu relación con el dinero y establecer hábitos sólidos que te permitirán multiplicar tus ingresos y alcanzar la libertad financiera. En este libro, descubrirás las estrategias prácticas y efectivas que necesitas para administrar tus finanzas de manera inteligente y eficiente.

Life-changing wisdom never goes out of style! These eight classic works have truly stood the test of time, selling tens of millions of copies and remaining in constant demand. Now The Secrets of Success, a one-of-a-kind anthology of achievement, reveals why they are every bit as inspiring as they were a century ago.

Discover the path to a more fulfilling life with Dr. John F. Demartini's insightful audiobook, "The Riches Within." This transformative guide reveals the seven secret treasures inherent in everyone, encompassing spirit, intellect, career, finances, relationships, physical health, and personal greatness. Through Dr. Demartini's expert narration, you'll be reacquainted with the innate power you possess and learn how to harness it for maximum potential.

Develop your own physical products, tap into Amazon's multi-billion dollar market, and easily replace your nine-to-five income. The FBA Blueprint teaches you everything you need to succeed in importing and private labeling your own products, selling them on Amazon for high profit margins, and ultimately creating a high-value brand that could even be sold for a large sum in the near future! Whether you have previous experience in eCommerce or not, this book will guide you every step of the way.

"MBA ASAP is outstanding. John covers the foundations of sales, marketing, negotiation, strategy, and much more in the book. Additionally, he simplifies complex subjects so that anyone can grasp them." Sebastian R Cousins provides a comprehensive overview of business principles and practices. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to start their own business or advance their career in the business world. Business schools don't develop true leaders. Instead, they create themselves by acquiring the information, abilities, and experiences necessary for success. By reading this book, you can ...

Almost every couple faces a "now what?" moment as their last kid moves out of the house. There's a big empty nest looming over this new and uncertain stage in their lives. David and Veronica James chose to look at this next phase of life as a beginning instead of an ending. Rather than staying put and facing the constant reminders of empty bedrooms and backseats, a plan began to develop to sell the nest and hit the highway.

As a solopreneur, you can take control of your life, use your unique talents, and choose the work you love. But avoiding the pitfalls of being your own boss can be a challenge. Money-Smart Solopreneur gives you the essential knowledge, tools, and inspiration you need to live a successful solopreneur life as a full- or part-time freelancer, independent contractor, or side-hustler in the on-demand economy.

Let's face it—talking about money is always awkward. In this user-friendly and approachable guide, finance writer Erin Lowry helps take the stress out of these tricky conversations. Lowry arms you with all of the financial knowledge you'll need in order to get the most out of each interaction, whether that's with your friends, your spouse, your employer, or your mom.

The Millionaire Course offers a vast array of powerful principles, truths, and exercises that will lead inevitably to a career and life path that feeds your soul. The lessons within are filled with advice and practical suggestions that are simple, clear, and easy to follow. You'll discover that you can improve the quality of life, and in the process improve the quality of the world around you.

Break free of your destructive relationship with money, and learn how money can make you happy. Our relationship with money is one that lasts a lifetime. It can be as important as family life, as competitive as work, and as exciting and secretive as love. Yet books about money tend to take one of two routes: a) how to get more, or b) how to deal with less. This book turns these questions upside down, and looks not at money itself, but at the way we view it. How does money drive us? How does it frighten us?

A bold new remedy for the sprawling and wasteful health care industry. In this provocative book, Jonathan Bush, cofounder and CEO of athenahealth, calls for a revolution in health care to give customers more choices, freedom, power, and information, and at far lower prices.

From the challenges, learning opportunities, and benefits of becoming an Airbnb host to confidently owning multiple listings with pride, Money Hosts: How To Start a Profitable Airbnb Business in 4 Weeks is the ultimate step-by-step guide to creating passive income through the vacation rental industry.

¿Deseas alcanzar el éxito económico? ¿Consideras que la estabilidad financiera es importante en tu vida? En este pequeño y maravilloso libro, P.T Barnum nos ofrece, con mucha sensatez, franqueza y realismo, los principios generales del éxito y la realización personal y económica.