Small Business Development

An award-winning business writer dismantles the myths of entrepreneurship, replacing them with an essential story about the experience of real business owners in the modern economy.

Smart Teams will help your team to go beyond personal productivity to enhance team productivity. Building on the concepts presented in Smart Work, which focuses on personal productivity, this audiobook shows you how to turn unproductive team behaviors that create friction into "superproductive" behaviors that promote flow. Productivity is, at its core, a leadership issue - and this audiobook provides practical guidelines that help you build a culture where productivity thrives.

When Paul Kusserow began consulting for Amedisys, the home healthcare company was on the brink of collapse. Its stock had fallen to less than $11 per share, and it had to borrow money to pay a massive government fine. Six months later, Kusserow became its CEO. Under his leadership, Amedisys dramatically improved operations, increased its market capitalization by over tenfold, and took its place among the country's top home care and hospice businesses. In this in-depth case study, Kusserow explains how he achieved this stunning turnaround.

Applying the Business Model Canvas: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses is a book that was written for the entrepreneur trying to come up with a workable new business model. It teaches entrepreneurs using the Socratic Method of asking and answering questions to complete each of the 13 building blocks of the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Model. Through this process, the listener will be able to turn abstract ideas into a practical business model in no time.

Find simple, affordable, and fool-proof techniques on how to start your food truck business - get your business trending in no time and attract customers easy peasy! Plus, a practical guidebook for beginners. Do you want to dip your fingers into the food truck business but don’t know where to start? Are you worried about making sure your business stays open? Find all you need, and more, with this audiobook that will guide you on how to get your food truck business up and running and give you tips on how to keep it running for years and years to come!

Cybersecurity for Entrepreneurs is your essential guide to understanding and defending your business from the ever-evolving landscape of online threats. Written specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs, this book simplifies complex cybersecurity concepts and equips you with practical strategies to safeguard your operations, data, and reputation.

Breaking into freelance writing has gotten much easier for word-savvy entrepreneurs like you. But even in the golden age of content creation, you still need to know what it takes to launch and consistently pitch your services so you can grow and scale your freelance writing side hustle into a full-fledged career you really love. Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business is an easy-to-understand, introductory, and nontechnical approach to the world of freelance writing.

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of Pokemon card trading on eBay? This book takes you on a deep dive into everything you need to know to turn your passion for collecting Pokemon cards into a profitable business.

Are you an animal lover dreaming of turning your passion into a thriving business? Fur Friends Forever is the ultimate step-by-step guide to starting, managing, and growing a successful pet care business. Drawing on the inspiring journey of Lisa, a dedicated entrepreneur who transformed her love for animals into a community-centered brand, this book offers practical advice, real-world insights, and actionable steps to help you build your own path to success.

Success in business is difficult. It takes an amazing amount of work to set up a new business and keep it alive in the long run. According to the US Small Business Administration, only half of all new businesses with employees survive five years. Long before thinking about startup financing or even what products to stock, you need to decide what your business name will be. Choosing your business’s name is not an easy task. Adopting the improper business name means doing all the hard work of starting a new business with a handicap. Before considering goods, prices, or promotions, you must ...

¿Siempre ha querido iniciar su propio negocio? Quizás tiene una idea de un nuevo producto o servicio para ayudar a la gente, pero no sabe por dónde empezar. Después de todo, gestionar una empresa no es una tarea fácil. Comenzar un pequeño negocio le mostrará que emprender una empresa independiente es posible y no tiene por qué ser tan difícil. Este audio libro contiene consejos para cualquier persona que quiera montar su propia empresa, no importa si es algo que siempre ha querido hacer o si solo es una idea que está considerando.

The Little Book of Likes is dedicated to helping small (and very small) nonprofits build an audience on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. This short guide leads Executive Directors and nonprofit marketing managers through the ins and outs of a simple social media strategy that is effective and sustainable. With real-world practical advice, it recognizes that nonprofit managers usually have better things to be doing than updating Facebook.

Why are people getting crazy over the idea of starting a virtual assistant business? First, there's the convenience of staying at home with your family. Second, you will become your own boss. Third, and perhaps the most appealing: the possibility to earn a lot of money is endless. This book tells you everything you need to know about virtual assistants.

Transform your business into a High-Value Asset, ready for expansion or sale. Are you a business owner striving to grow your company or prepare it for a lucrative exit? This book is your comprehensive guide to achieving both goals with confidence and clarity.

In early 2012, Jim Tselikis visited LA and met up with his cousin Sabin Lomac. Over a few drinks they waxed nostalgic about their childhood in Maine, surrounded by family, often elbow deep in delicious lobster while gathered around the picnic table. From this strong memory was born the very first Cousins Maine Lobster food truck. Smart, authentic marketing, and sustainable, delicious ingredients helped turn that one food truck into an overnight sensation.

This comprehensive guide offers essential insights and actionable strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial ambitions. You will discover how to establish a clear vision, define your goals, conduct thorough market research, develop a business plan, and navigate the essentials of legal and financial management.

This quick guide is straightforward and jam-packed with information. It contains the exact steps thousands of others have followed to achieve their goals. Become the passive millionaire you were born to be.

Sadly there are approximately 10,000 puppy mills in the US; it is alarming! The purpose of breeding is not to make a profit but to fulfill a need. When the priority is the dogs' well-being and to provide quality to the customer, the money will come. That's why this book is packed with all the information to start a humane dog-breeding business where the main focus is the proper care of dogs.

In this book, you'll discover the road map to financial salvation with proven steps to make your business more proficient, productive, and profitable. You'll learn how to unlock the proper mindset for success, practice compounding habits, and set authentic goals. You'll also gain insight into building a positive workplace culture, deciphering core values, and recruiting a team of high-achievers. Plus, you'll learn how to set up systems and processes for increased efficiency, establish consistent cash flow, and create a raving fan base.

Boomer Business: How to Monetize the Silver Tsunami and Shortcut Your Path to Business Ownership is your ultimate guide to monetizing the silver tsunami and embarking on a thrilling path to business ownership. I've seen the transformative power of this approach firsthand, and now it's your turn to tap into this goldmine. Get ready to fast-track your success and create the life you've always dreamed of.