Sustainable Business

Sustainable Business in Iowa provides a simple framework for any professional who is committed to environmental and social performance but who feels stuck and unsure of where to go next.

Introducing "Firewood Entrepreneur," an all-encompassing guide to establish, grow, and sustain your very own firewood business! Savvy entrepreneurs, outdoor enthusiasts, and those looking to tap into a lucrative industry – this eBook is the answer you've been seeking. Embarking on this page-turning journey, you'll dive into the world of firewood, learning the ins and outs of the industry (Chapter 1) and identifying your target market (Chapter 2). Discover the secrets to choosing your niche and embracing sustainable firewood production (Chapter 3), while also exploring specialty wood types...

Filled with illuminating case studies and brilliant in-depth analysis, this invaluable book provides a multitude of insights that will help you weather market upheavals, adapt to disruptions, and optimize your resources to your best advantage.

"Monetizing and Pricing Sustainability - Beyond Good Intentions: Transform Your Go-to-Market for Sustainable Impact" is a comprehensive guide that aims to unite sustainability with the world of pricing and monetization. The book unites the wisdom of experts in the fields of pricing, monetization, and sustainability. With 20 enriching chapters split across six major sections, it presents a deep-dive into the intricate link between monetization and pricing strategies and sustainable impact. Monetizing and Pricing Sustainability - Beyond Good Intentions: Transform Your Go-to-Market for ...

Are you encountering resistance when trying to identify and recruit extraordinary but elusive, passive candidates that your competitors ultimately attract? Do your executive searches close with marginal candidates? It's time to transform your approach and results with a proven action plan. In the richly rewarding executive search business, it's not just about filling vacant positions but finding the perfect match between executive and company.

Negotiation and decision-making expert Max Bazerman explores how we can make more ethical choices by aspiring to be better, not perfect.

Fueled by entrepreneurial dreams and the allure of the Unicorn Club? Patrick H. Perrine is your guide, offering an unparalleled roadmap set to be every entrepreneur's playbook. "Unicorn Rising" is more than a path to towering valuations; it's a compass to innovation, transformative leadership, and sustainable triumph. Dive into leadership's intricacies, the pulse of emerging tech, financial stewardship, and the essence of high-impact entrepreneurship. However, this isn't a one-size-fits-all roadmap. While Patrick offers foundational wisdom and actionable tools, he accentuates the bespoke ...

Introducing "The Future of Quality Control" - a groundbreaking eBook that delves into the ever-expanding world of sustainability within the realms of business and industry! Are you an entrepreneur striving to make your mark in today's competitive market, or a forward-thinking manager committed to making a difference in the world of quality control? If the answer is a resounding "Yes!", then this transformative eBook is just what you need to redefine and reshape your understanding of sustainable practices and quality control. The Future of Quality Control offers an insightful journey through...

Discover the limitless potential of e-commerce with 'Casting Wealth,' a pioneering eBook that serves as a comprehensive guide to building a robust online empire. From raw beginners to seasoned entrepreneurs, this guide is designed to provide everyone with in-depth knowledge on the dynamics of e-commerce and passive income. The book begins by familiarizing you with the realm of e-commerce and the powerful concept of passive income, setting a solid foundation upon which you can build your business. It then dives into the significance of choosing the correct niche and equips you with ...

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 ...

It has been repeatedly said and I quote; “It is total madness for a man to do and continue to follow one pattern or method of doing things and still expects difference results or outcomes”.And also, “the most constant thing in the world is change”.As defined by the oxford advanced learners’ dictionary, change is a state of becoming different. It is to stop having one state, position or direction and start having another.Still the dictionary went further and defined change as, to replace one thing, person, service etc. with something new or different.A state of change can only ...

Introducing "Growing Green", the ultimate guide to starting and thriving in your very own greenhouse business! This comprehensive eBook is your one-stop-shop for turning your passion for fresh, organic produce into a lucrative and sustainable venture. Are you ready to capitalize on the skyrocketing demand for locally-sourced, natural foods? Dive into this treasure trove of expert advice and practical strategies that spans everything from niche selection to optimizing your greenhouse business with technology. Begin by exploring various greenhouse niches and learning the ins and outs of ...

Publishing is an incredibly rewarding yet endlessly complicated profession. This comprehensive and empowering book serves as a resource and reality check for anyone considering launching a press or publishing a single book. Author Joe Biel draws on 23 years of experience in all parts of operating a small publishing company to teach you the skills of the trade, from distribution, operations, inventory, scheduling, and accounting to development, sales, publicity, and marketing.

In the last thirty years, the developing world has undergone tremendous changes. Overall, poverty has fallen, people live longer and healthier lives, and economies have been transformed. And yet many countries have simply missed the boat. Why have some countries prospered, while others have failed? Stefan Dercon argues that the answer lies not in a specific set of policies, but rather in a key "development bargain," whereby a country's elites shift from protecting their own positions to gambling on a growth-based future.

In "Ethical Sales - A Guide for Businesses That Care," Joshua Kingsman delivers a compelling argument for why integrity, respect, and honesty should be at the core of every sales practice. Drawing from his wealth of experience in the industry, Kingsman dispels the myth that aggressive, cut-throat tactics are the key to success in sales. Instead, he offers an alternative paradigm, one where ethical sales practices lead to sustainable, long-term success for both businesses and individuals involved in the sales process. This comprehensive guide provides practical advice, tools, and strategies ...

Are you one of millions of people losing regular income while having to stay at home? Would you like to make money quickly while isolated at home or waiting until the crisis ends? Do you want to know why most of the 57 million US freelancers do not want to return to 9-5 jobs? Have you ever dreamed of taking that leap in your life to become a successful entrepreneur? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I can help you. Why me? I have had the same dreams as you have, and before this current crisis, I made that leap to start my own online business. Online livelihoods are a ...

The incredible true story of how a creative girl built a sustainable living doing all of the creative things she loves! And how you can too! Create your own journey as a skilled artisan, craftsperson selling wholesale and/or retail to owning your own boutique or retail store. Angela Catirina takes you on her own journey from starting as a child doing a craft show, to launching a successful wholesale artisan jewelry studio with $5 worth of beads and string from the clearance section of the craft store and television in the backseat of her car to pawn in case of emergencies. She made the ...

International Marketing: Principles and Practice. A management-oriented approach This innovative book provides a comprehensive introduction to international marketing and strategic marketing management. The book offers a clear and easy-to-understand overview of the latest developments in international marketing - in all aspects. The most important theoretical aspects are explained in an easily accessible way to facilitate the transfer of this knowledge into real decision-making situations. In addition, the book not only integrates all relevant aspects of international strategic and ...

As a manager or executive working in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, you’re under pressure to do more with less, reduce waste, produce faster, and still turn a profit.

Every day, a new silver bullet comes out, promising to grow your business, increase your profit margins, and make your life as a business owner easier. Unfortunately, most of them don't work, wasting your time and money. Plus, they take your attention away from other more worthwhile opportunities. The ones that do work for others just never seem to work for you. Blanket prescriptions are like that - never quite hitting the mark for all but the few with the exact symptoms.