Small Leadership

At the heart of this comprehensive resource is a practical approach to innovation based on specific timetables, compensation structures, and financial investments. Respected thought leaders in lean startup methodologies, the authors cover successful enterprise development, development innovation labs, corporate venture arms, and acquisition and integration of startups.

Are you struggling to turn your small business dreams into reality? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of setbacks and disappointments? Have you ever wondered what separates successful entrepreneurs from those who never quite make it? In "Small Business Growth Strategies - Self-Made Millionaire Journey: From Failure to Success in Business," Nafeez shares his hard-earned wisdom and practical insights. He doesn't just tell you what to do; he shows you how to do it, step by step, drawing from his own experiences of both failure and triumph.

Discover the insider knowledge and step-by-step strategies to navigate the U.S. government’s primary platform for procurement and contracting opportunities. Mastering Sam.gov is the definitive resource for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring government contractors who want to unlock the full potential of federal contracting.

How to Close A Deal like Warren Buffett offers an original spin on Buffett’s near-mythic dealmaking prowess that will catch the attention of millions of Buffet fans worldwide. Here, Tom Searcy and Henry DeVries acknowledge leaders in sales and sales training and deconstruct the Buffett approach for dealmaking to give listeners a wealth of Warren wisdom to help close every deal.

People are a company’s greatest asset, and the smaller the business, the more intimately connected employees are to the purpose. Yet small businesses are often ill-equipped at the process of hiring and training the new employees they need to function and grow. But with the right tools and information, hiring well is a skill you can learn. Laura Nelson breaks the hiring process down into clear, easy-to-follow steps that make finding and hiring talent a productive and enjoyable experience.

Leading on the Frontline brings humanitarian leadership into the boardroom, giving business leaders a powerful lesson in engagement, motivation, inspiration, and innovation. Drawing upon a lifetime of humanitarian work in some of the world's most difficult places, author Linda Cruse shares stories from the front line that illustrate how to dig deep, inspire, thrive, and more.

In his new book, When Is The Right Time To Sell My Business?, Rich Mowrey tackles a decision point that many business owners inevitably find themselves in, but one that can be difficult, stressful, and full of trepidation. It is a decision that can bring regrets and questions about timing and planning that they never considered, and Mowrey's objective is to help a business owner sell their business without regrets.

Author and entrepreneur Mick Spencer offers entrepreneurs an inspiring new road map to success - one that runs against nearly everything you've ever been taught about business. In this book, Spencer presents a solid case that analysis paralysis and endless "preparation" won't get you anywhere - you have to take that leap and do what you really want to do. He challenges you to get outside your comfort zone and, although intimidating, his approach forces you to learn "on the go" and focus on what you can do rather than what you can't.

A lot of businesspeople talk about innovation, but few companies have achieved the level of truly transformative innovation as brilliantly - or as famously - as the legendary Mayo Clinic. Introducing Think Big, Start Small, Move Fast, the first innovation guide based on the proven, decade-long program that's made Mayo Clinic one of the most respected and successful organizations in the world.

Do you want to become more productive at your 9-5 day job or at your self-employed business? The Checklist Mindset shows you how to implement not only four daily tasks for increased productivity, but Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets. You'll also plug into the power of a ZenDesk help desk to systematize and outsource your business, Calendly to handle appointment scheduling, and Zapier to handle task automation.

iCoach is not just a book, but a system refined over 35 years of coaching CEOs and other leaders to meet strategic imperatives. Even if you stay in your current job - and especially if you're the CEO - iCoach gives you access to being a successful coach. iCoach is your road map to real power - by unleashing people. The problem is, we know how to fly a robot to Mars, yet we know next to nothing about empowering people - igniting their productivity. If working with others is a mystery (or a pain) to you, iCoach® is the solution.

One learns from mistakes and this educational audibook for entrepreneurs introduces the ten most fundamental mistakes made by entrepreneurs every single day. These are mostly the same mistakes that are made repeatedly. Therefore, the aim of this audiobook is to educate how to prevent these mistakes or how to remedy them, especially to protect your assets from business risks.

Even in the desert, God is present. Even in uncertainty, the Spirit leads. In Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future, Rev. Harvey Hill offers a moving and insightful collection of sermons commemorating the 100th anniversary of Saint David’s Episcopal Church in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. Spanning over a decade of ministry, this volume captures pivotal moments in the life of the church—from the fresh hope of Hill’s early sermons in 2011, through the profound challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, to the joyful reflections of the centennial year in 2025. With warmth, clarity, and ...

Leadership Hacks is the business leader's guide to getting things done. Over the years, the leader's role has expanded to encompass more duties, more responsibility, and more accountability - yet we're still stuck with the same 24 hours in every day. The evolving business environment leaves many of us struggling to achieve against constantly shifting priorities, competitors, and deadlines, and we are forever expected to do more with less. Is it even possible to make a real impact? Yes! This book shows you how to sort through the madness and get back to getting results.

The general data protection regulation or GDPR is a 57,500+ worded legislation that applies to every business or organization that handles personal information of those citizens living in EU and the UK, regardless of the size of the organization. For many small businesses, complying with GDPR is a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be.

Allan Cohen and Pramodita Sharma, scholars with deep professional and personal roots in family businesses, draw on extensive global research to reveal the secrets of enterprising families, using examples of both firms that flourished and those that failed. They describe the practices that characterize entrepreneurial individuals, families, and organizations and offer detailed advice on how to develop and implement those practices.

If you want to be more, have more, and achieve more, you must learn to maximize life’s moments and then build on them. Every moment in life is impregnated with limitless possibilities. When you treat them with respect and reverence, they will open to you. Sometimes, they will explode serendipitously in front of you and change the trajectory of your life. Dynamite Comes in Small Packages will help you to see that there’s a certain anatomy to these moments. When you learn these patterns, mindsets, and intentional strategies that contributed to your involvement in these magic moments, you ...

You can run a better business with these simple words of wisdom. What if you could remember nuggets of business wisdom like lines from your favourite songs? Is it possible to condense a smart business idea into one memorable line that makes it unforgettable? Blogger and marketing specialist Russ Hughes thinks it is and has built two successful businesses doing so. Get business insights to inspire, challenge, and motivate. Aimed to help you run a better business, but hold tight; there is no hanging around!

Rund 90 Prozent der Unternehmen in Deutschland haben weniger als zehn Mitarbeiter. Kleinstunternehmen bis hin zu kleinen Mittelständlern bilden damit das Rückgrat unserer Wirtschaft. Dennoch wird in Öffentlichkeit und Politik immer wieder bevorzugt auf die sogenannten Big Five – Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft – oder auch auf die großen DAX-Konzerne geschaut. Von der Realität der KMU sind diese jedoch meilenweit entfernt. Deren Gründer, Eigentümer und Anpacker haben wenig Interesse an abgehobenem BWL-Fachwissen.

Can a small business really compete with the biggest business giants? The typical argument is that they wouldn’t have the budget, skills, or experience. But Catching Giants demonstrates that this simply isn’t true, showing how even in the toughest of circumstances and competitive environments, it is possible for the small player to win big.