Small Business Success

In this special May issue of Impact & Influence Magazine, we dive deep into the essential elements that fuel both business and lifestyle success. Our cover story, Success Begins in the Office, explores the undeniable benefits of having a dedicated office space for your business. We’ll show you why an office environment can foster productivity, collaboration, and growth—key components for thriving in today’s competitive landscape. Additionally, we shine a spotlight on the opulence of Luxury Living in Sacramento, where we showcase the finest homes, amenities, and real estate ...

He started his career with almost nothing but his own imagination - and ever since he's been challenging conventional wisdom. In this extraordinary audio program Paul Hawken demonstrates that the answers to small business problems today cannot be solved by college degrees, training or money - but only by you.

A business parable about how to create a start-up that won't trap you when you want to sell it. According to John Warrillow, the number one mistake entrepreneurs make is to build a business that relies too heavily on them. Thus, when the time comes to sell, buyers aren't confident that the company-even if it's profitable-can stand on its own. To illustrate this, Warrillow introduces us to a fictional small business owner named Alex who is struggling to sell his advertising agency.

The exact qualities that bring an individual to found a start-up company (their brilliance and expertise) are what prevent them from achieving the success they are looking for - this is the paradox that is entrepreneurship. What starts out as freedom and financial independence turns into grueling hours and added stress and bills. But successful five-time entrepreneur Curtis Morley is here to help. He shares that every entrepreneur is typically doing the same 15 things wrong or just not doing them at all - regardless of industry or business type.

Forget the fluff and get-rich-quick schemes. Hustle Smarter, Not Harder: A Practical Guide to Business Success is the brutally honest, refreshingly practical handbook for anyone serious about launching and growing a successful venture. Packed with actionable strategies and real-world examples, this book cuts through the noise and delivers the essential knowledge you need to navigate every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. From validating your idea and crafting a solid business plan to mastering marketing, sales, and customer loyalty, you'll learn how to build a sustainable business ...

Start a successful business mid-life When you think of someone launching a start-up, the image of a twenty-something techie probably springs to mind. However, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers are just as likely to start businesses and reinvent themselves later in life. Never Too Old to Get Rich is an exciting road map for anyone age 50-plus looking to be their own boss and launch their dream business.

Struggling to start conversations? Constantly becoming tongue-tied around colleagues, close friends or even family? Ever wanted to talk with people but didn’t know what to say? Afraid of being embarrassed by saying the “wrong” thing?Painfully shy growing up, Tim Chang experienced the same problems. Then, from days spent combing through books at his mother’s bookstore, almost by chance he discovered the secrets to overcoming the very mindset that was holding him back. In his book, The Power of Small Talk, Tim shares the simple yet powerful methods he has learned and applied for ...

With so many to choose from, why should I consider this book? There are so many side hustle, how to make money books out there. Some provide ‘quick wins’, ’10 proven techniques’ or claim to have a ‘no effort’ shortcut way to a second income. We all dream of finding a passive income, a magic money tree from which we can pick the fruit whenever we wish. We all want to find something that requires little effort and will happen overnight. If that’s what you are looking for, then "Side Hustle The low cost, step-by-step guide to business success" isn’t for you. Because, and ...

Frameworks For Business Success provides guidance on how to build a foundational structure that will help entrepreneurs succeed and maximize their return on investment. The author delves deeply into topics such as systems and processes, key performance indicators, project and change management, and utilizing business resources. He also includes sections about executive retreats, strategic workshops, and wellness. The ultimate aim of the book is for entrepreneurs to be able to identify what they need in order to create an increasingly profitable business that can take them from where they ...

Ready to make money while you sleep? This groundbreaking guide reveals how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to create sustainable passive income streams. Whether you're new to AI or an experienced entrepreneur, this book provides step-by-step strategies for leveraging cutting-edge tools to automate your income and maximize your earning potential. Discover how to: Identify the most lucrative AI-driven opportunities. Build scalable income streams with minimal effort. Automate your business processes to save time and boost profits. Stay ahead in the evolving AI economy. Packed ...

The iconic Sydney to Hobart Race, a 723-mile deepwater challenge - often called the “Everest” of offshore ocean racing - is considered one of the toughest in the world. Unpredictable weather and seas make each race demanding, but in 1998, an unexpected “weather bomb” hit the fleet, creating 80-foot waves and 100-mile-per-hour winds. Many bigger, better-equipped boats tried to maneuver around the storm, but the crew of the AFR Midnight Rambler chose to head directly into its path.

Running a Small Business is hard work. There are no shortcuts. Your livelihood, as well as the livelihood of your employees, depends on the success or failure of your business. Every day brings new challenges and obstacles that you as a Small Business owner need to overcome. The goal of this book is not to help eliminate those financial headwinds, but rather to provide you with the foundational financial knowledge to help you understand their cause and how to work towards mitigating them. By having this foundational knowledge not only can you speak the lingo when it comes to finance, but ...

Grow Your Reiki Business Are you a Reiki practitioner who dreams of having a successful business, but are struggling with the “business of Reiki”? Do you cringe when you think of promoting yourself, marketing your business, or asking for payment? Would you rather just do the work you love and leave all of the “business stuff” to someone else? If you answered Yes, then you’re not alone. Many Reiki practitioners are highly sensitive and introverted, and tend to have underlying beliefs about business that just don’t resonate with our desire to help people. That can leave us stuck ...

Authors Imran Rashid and Soren Kenner have sparked an international debate by revealing the "mind hacks" Facebook, Apple, Google, and Instagram use to get you and your children hooked on their products. In Offline, they deliver an eye-opening, research-based journey into the world of tech giants, smartphones, social engineering, and subconscious manipulation. This provocative work reveals how digital devices change individuals and communities for better and worse.

This book is the essential guide for entrepreneurs seeking to thrive in today’s ever-changing landscape. It begins by revealing how to attract and keep top talent even when larger competitors are hiring aggressively. Readers will discover practical steps for managing rising costs and confidently deciding when to adjust prices. The book demystifies artificial intelligence and shows how even the smallest businesses can use it to boost efficiency and stay ahead. Proven strategies for digital marketing and customer attraction are explored in depth, ensuring every marketing dollar works harder...

With its straightforward language and easy-is-better approach, Rework is the perfect playbook for anyone who's ever dreamed of doing it on their own. Hardcore entrepreneurs, small-business owners, people stuck in day jobs who want to get out, and artists who don't want to starve anymore will all find valuable inspiration and guidance in these pages. It's time to rework work.

Michael Chad Hoeppner has coached presidential candidates, prominent CEOs, and Ivy League deans on their communication skills. Now, he shares his wide‑ranging knowledge in Don't Say Um. Hoeppner has created an entirely new approach to communication training, providing physical exercises to quickly improve speaking. With simple-to-master exercises, Don’t Say Um is an essential tool for improving your speech. Don't Say Um challenges our preconceived notions of good speaking techniques and offers powerful tools to become master communicators.

Unlock Success Without Sacrificing Yourself. Entrepreneurship is thrilling—but let’s face it, it can also be exhausting. If you’re chasing big dreams while juggling burnout, stress, and the constant hustle, The Entrepreneur's Peace is here to help you find your balance. In this refreshingly relatable and humorous guide, entrepreneur and teacher Matt Poyle shares personal stories and hard-earned lessons from his journey. From childhood soda-machine schemes to finding calm amidst chaos, Matt offers actionable insights to help you create a meaningful life—and a business—without ...

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? The Entrepreneur’s Edge offers essential lessons for building a strong foundation, scaling effectively, and achieving long-term success. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your existing company, this book provides actionable strategies, practical advice, and insights from successful entrepreneurs to help you unlock your full potential. In The Entrepreneur’s Edge, you’ll learn how to: 🔥 Define your vision and mission to create a business with purpose that drives success. 🔥 Identify your niche and build a ...

A habit expert from Stanford University shares his breakthrough method for building habits quickly and easily. With Tiny Habits you’ll increase productivity by tapping into positive emotions to create a happier and healthier life. Dr. Fogg’s new and extremely practical method picks up where Atomic Habits left off.