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Start making choices now that serve your desired future. Today’s fast-paced and radically shifting business world means that many leaders, even those considered successful, are simply navigating urgent tasks with little to no strategy. In Strategy to Action, award-winning educator and coach Keita Demming of The Covenant Group presents an innovative and deceptively simple tool to help business professionals unite their short-term tactics with their long-term goals.

Do you love traveling, eating, and exploring new locations? Are you thinking of starting your own bed-and-breakfast? This book will quench your curiosity and answer all your questions. We interview everyone from huge B&Bs to small mom-and-pop B&Bs, inns that have been around for decades and B&Bs that are new and making a big splash! This is one of the most interesting books about the bed-and-breakfast business written in the last decade. The vast amount of different people we spoke with gives us a truly eye-opening glimpse into what the industry is all about!

Running Effective Meetings For Dummies shows you how to plan, guide, and run a great meeting, whether you're doing it face-to-face, fully virtual, or a combination of both. Authors Dr. Joseph Allen, industrial and organizational psychologist, and Emmy-award winning communications expert Karin Reed team up to walk you through the steps you need to take to make your next meeting your best one yet.

If Crazy Rich Asians and a Greek tragedy had a literary offspring, it would be the spitting image of Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? The true story of resolute immigration lawyer and activist Loida Lewis, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? begins with Loida's adventure-packed Philippine upbringing. A torrid love affair with brilliant, irascible financier Reginald Lewis follows, as does regal living in Manhattan and Paris, and gut-wrenching loss, all before Loida shockingly commandeers a multibillion-dollar, multinational conglomerate and leads it with aplomb.

Build your own consulting business, so you can replace the full-time income your family needs, while living life on your terms. It’s a great time to be a consultant because of the changing business environment. The Great Recession, the pandemic, and 10,000 baby boomers reaching retirement age annually are a few of the market shockwaves creating unprecedented demand. Change your perspective, and change your world. Leverage your career expertise to generate the income you need, and live life on your terms.

He negotiated the deal of a lifetime: the first Disney theme park in mainland China. In From the Mouse’s House to the Penthouse, Michael Crawford reveals the lessons he learned about allowing culture and geography to shape his approach so you too can build and operate high-profile brands on an international scale.

In "Etsy Shop Management: A Practical Guide to Running a Successful Etsy Shop," we embark on a journey to unravel the intricacies of Etsy entrepreneurship, offering a comprehensive guide to help you not only establish but flourish as a successful Etsy shop owner. This Etsy for beginners guide, will break down everything you need to know to not just open your shop, but to really take it to the next level. Whether you're just starting out or already selling, Etsy Shop Management will help you understand all the ins and outs of running a successful Etsy business. Here's what you'll discover: ...

Building a profitable online business as a solopreneur can feel like you are constantly hitting your head against a brick wall. But it doesn't have to. By building an aligned community of like-minded customers, ambassadors and partners you can scale up with more ease, do more with less and ultimately feel less alone.A decade ago when plus size runner Julie Creffield came last in a race little did she know that she would go on to inspire millions of people around the world, and then proceed to use her 20+ years experience as a community engagement expert to empower and upskill thousands of ...

Are you interested in starting an online business but worried about inventory and upfront costs? 'How to Start a Dropshipping Business' demystifies the dropshipping model, providing you with all the essential steps and strategies you need to launch your very own e-commerce store. This guide is perfect for beginners and seasoned entrepreneurs who want to explore the world of dropshipping as a business model.

After interviewing and analyzing the stories of top business leaders, Jason Jennings delivers their hard- earned, battle-tested strategies, which will inspire any new leader to take the helm and start delivering.Filled with engaging stories and lessons from the cream of the crop, Hit the Ground Running will help new leaders at every level balance short- and long-term goals as well as the needs of shareholders, employees, customers, and the community.

Dive into the lucrative world of Ginseng farming and trade with the power-packed eBook, "The Ginseng Entrepreneur's Guide to Legal and Regulatory Compliance". This guide is a must-have for anyone who is willing to brave new waters and enter the fascinating dynamics of the Ginseng industry. The book unfolds with an invigorating glimpse into the Ginseng industry, tracing its history and its breakthroughs. Soon, you're guided step-by-step into establishing your own Ginseng business, creating a robust business plan, and navigating the tricky terrain of startup finance. Indeed, one of the ...

Small businesses and start-ups require flexibility and the ability to pivot fast. As a result, creating structured Human Resource systems and practices are rarely prioritized. Sadly, the often-overlooked truth is that without efficient HR practices, the lack of strategy focused on employee performance, retention, and loyalty, will only lead to your business struggling to achieve its goals. Or worse it could lead to the complete downfall of your company. Featuring tried and true tools, examples, and resources, entrepreneurs Art Epsey and Laura Bowser teach the nuts and bolts of HR for small ...

Crisis manager George Pillari takes the listener through a series of real-life case studies to show us that decision making in tense situations is a skill to be learned and perfected. Different from most business books that talk about recipes for success (improve your habits, be more productive, etc.), Stupidities highlights what you need to avoid in order to be successful.

From crackly conference lines to pixelated video, virtual meetings can be problematic. But you can host a productive conversation in which everyone participates.

Imagine a life with no boss, no time constraints and a job that you truly love. Unlock the secrets of building your own house cleaning business with this amazing guide. Whether you are thinking about creating a cleaning company as a second source of income, or as an escape from the 9 to 5 life, this book has the answers you need! Did you know that cleaning companies are one of the most secure and low-cost businesses to start today? Clean Up While Cleaning Up is here to help you with all the steps that come between having an idea and building a successful cleaning firm. In this book, ...

The Long Run begins with the story of Ben Andrews and his quest to become one of America's top milers, a quest that starts strongly, but seems doomed when he later faces obstacle after obstacle, not the least of which are his own fears and insecurities. Ben often finds that his dreams–both athletically and later in business–seem just beyond his reach. But each time he is ready to quit, an unlikely mentor comes his way to tell him "not yet".

The car screeched to a stop next to the guard rail, rocks and dirt tumbling into the canyon below. Kurt was trying to escape his life and his business...and he almost succeeded. Then, a chance encounter led him to a unique auto repair shop and its wise owner who challenged Kurt’s view of reality. Fixing the car was easy. But could Kurt fix himself? Misfire is a remarkable journey that begins when a broken car and a broken contractor pull into the most unconventional auto repair shop imaginable.

“We can do it again, if you want,” Jacey whispered in my ear. I chuckled softly. “You can feel it, huh?” “I know when you want more,” Jacey said, blushing. I fused my lips to Jacey’s, luxuriously licking her tongue. “When I’m with you, I always want more,” I replied hotly.*** Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Jacey and I end up meeting the loggers' boss, and he refuses to let us go! Between her father and this madman, there seems to be no shortage of people who want to kill us. Is there a way out for Jayce and me? If you like steamy, forbidden romance, Snatched ...

With advice from Daymond John, Bobbi Brown, Mark Cuban, Sallie Krawcheck, Max Levchin, Alexa von Tobel, and other successful early stage start-up investors, Inc. magazine shows you how to attract and wisely apply your firm’s first precious sources of cash.

In a world where every business, brand, product, and service needs a strong visual identity, it’s critical for clients and creative professionals to work together. And the key to success, as with any relationship, is communication. In Dear Client, award-winning graphic designer Bonnie Siegler offers an invaluable step-by-step guide to how to talk so creatives will listen, and how to listen when creatives talk.