Young Business

Born in 1857 and raised in oil country, Ida M. Tarbell was one of the first investigative journalists and probably the most influential in her time. Her series of articles on the Standard Oil Trust, a complicated business empire run by John D. Rockefeller, revealed to readers the underhanded, even illegal practices that had led to Rockefeller's success.

Worried About Your Teen’s Financial Future in the UK? Equip Them with the Skills to Succeed Today! As a parent, the thought of your teen's future can be overwhelming. Are you confident they can manage their finances independently, or do you find yourself worrying about their ability to make smart financial decisions without falling into debt? While it's natural to offer support during tough times, it’s crucial to empower them with the financial skills they’ll need to thrive—especially as they prepare for adulthood. This comprehensive guide to personal finance in the UK will provide ...

Why do so many farm businesses struggle to survive, let alone thrive? It’s because they don’t make clear strategic choices that reward them with a competitive advantage. Instead, most entrepreneurs start with a boilerplate business because they think they're supposed to. Boilerplate business plans offer little help in guiding strategic choices that determine if your business thrives or dies.

The Young Professional's Handbook provides valuable information for recent graduates, young and emerging professionals, and anyone hoping to make a change within their career. Learn why we work and how work has evolved over time, what to do within your job search to find meaningful work, and create compelling resumes and portfolios to land your first or next job.

People who love art, are fascinated by archaeology, or are history buffs may have considered the idea of working in a museum. But experience as a museum visitor reveals only the public-facing side of the museum, and not its complex, dynamic internal structure. So You Want to Work in A Museum? helps to demystify museums as institutions and to prepare prospective museum staff to explore the field further.

CaraI never meant to fall in love with rockers at all, so twice, no. To begin with, I met Tyr at sixteen. I’d be seventeen on the November cusp, just couldn’t wait until I was eighteen for my freedom. Needed out from under the rents. The last thing I’ll needed once I was free to tie myself down to someone else. I’m leaving before I’m 18. I will get emancipated if I have to. I’ve got the grades, I’m graduating early, and I’ve got my full scholarship. I will have My life, and in that life, I’m going to please myself.Is this what happens? No. Why did the rock gods send me Tyr...

Chief operating officer. Chief of staff. General manager. Second in command. The job title can vary. But there is something that unifies these roles when you see them performed well. It’s a particular kind of person with a particular kind of wiring and a particular kind of person whose strengths are amplified when working in a leadership duo.

If you’re tired of being undervalued, micromanaged, and overworked, Doctor Incorporated is for you. Discover exciting, lucrative career options that go far beyond a standard employment contract or winging it with your own private practice. Doctor Incorporated shares a little-known employment model that enables you to significantly increase your retained income while enjoying more freedom. Financial independence and retiring early (FIRE) are within your reach, in addition to greater professional fulfillment. You may not want to run your own practice. And you don’t have to! However, if ...

She was asking him to love her and then let her go. He could do one, he couldn’t do the other. There are two things that Thea Dalton has always known: One, that she has been in love with Gabe Sullivan since she was seven years old. Two, that she would never make him hers. To cope, Thea has spent as little time around him as possible. That was until their best friends got married. Gabe Sullivan hadn’t meant to kiss her after the wedding. It was a mistake. A beautiful, sexy, mind-numbing mistake that haunted his dreams and invaded his every waking thought. He's no good for Thea, he had ...

From polar explorers and politicians to CEOs and sports coaches, we are fascinated with the makeup of leaders. How do they thrive under pressure and inspire others to do the same? How do they establish a culture of long-term success? Performance psychologist Tom Young has worked closely with teams and individuals at the highest level of professional sport. He has seen how leaders in these high-pressure environments communicate, how they maintain focus and respond to challenges.

In this encore to his classic 1987 unauthorized biography of Steve Jobs (Steve Jobs: The Journey is the Reward), Jeffrey Young examines Jobs' remarkable resurgence, one of the most amazing business comeback stories in years.

Ask yourself the following question; “What are your goals in life?” If you are having trouble clearly labeling and writing down your goals, it means you are not in the right path to success. In fact, they say that even running the marathon is 80% mental and this couldn’t be any closer to the truth. Establishing the correct mindset is half the battle when it comes to achieving any goal and realizing any dream.

What to do to live long? From fountain-searching Ponce de Leon to pill-popping Silicon Valley techies humanity has been trying to pinpoint the answer for centuries, often fixating on all the wrong things: miracle diets, miracle foods, miracle supplements. We skip gluten and invest in exercise gadgets. We swallow vitamins. We obsess about BMI. While healthy nutrition and physical activity are indeed important for health, there are things we all too often sacrifice in favour of fad diets that have an outsize impact on our centenarian potential.

In Kyrkarta, magic - known as maz - was once a freely available natural resource. Then, an earthquake released a magical plague, killing thousands and opening the door for a greedy corporation to make maz a commodity that’s tightly controlled - and, of course, outrageously expensive. Which is why Diz and her three best friends run a highly lucrative, highly illegal maz siphoning gig on the side. Their next job is supposed to be their last heist ever. But when their plan blows up in their faces, they’re driven to unravel a conspiracy - and possibly save the world.

College does not teach you how to be successful in the working world. There is no course or textbook that explains how to create the fulfilling careers many aspire to. The Millennial generation is 80 million members strong and each year more than 1.5 million enter the working world with little to no idea of how to succeed.

Are you a leader drowning in daily details, struggling to maintain a clear path for your team and organisation amidst the operational chaos? Do you fear losing strategic direction and missing vital opportunities in today's relentless business environment? Without this elevated view, leaders risk operational myopia, missed opportunities, and competitive disadvantage. Discover the transformative approach in "Helicopter: Leading from Higher Ground." This essential guide teaches you to rise above the operational noise, cultivating a strategic, high-level view of your business and the wider ...

Fifteen-year-olds Fenley Scurlock and Jason Liaw had both started businesses by the time they'd reached middle school. In this groundbreaking book, these young entrepreneurs interview leaders involved with brand-name businesses like MasterClass, Hallmark, IKEA, Parachute, and more. They ask questions every burgeoning exec wants to know: How can I get started? Is college worth it? What skills do I need? How did YOU make it big?

No matter what you do for a living (maybe your functional expertise is in marketing, HR, or information technology) and regardless of the industry in which you serve (perhaps it’s manufacturing, education, healthcare, hospitality, or financial services), you want to know how to get from “here” to “there.” You want to be heard, trusted, and recognized for your expertise. You want a proverbial (or literal) seat at the table where critical decisions are being made. And you want to be more than just a worker bee ... you want to be a change maker and a trusted advisor to whom respected...

Arm your teen with the ultimate guide to financial independence–and watch them master money management quickly, even without prior knowledge.

Money is such a huge part of our lives, so learning how to make it work best for YOU is a crucial skill. Knowledge is power! Whether you want to earn money, save money, set goals, or set up and grow a business, Deborah will be your personal guide, demystifying the world of finance, and sharing the knowledge and insights that have made her one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs.