Economics and Business

As companies expand and grow, the skills that led to their success often won't sustain further development in a more complex, high-stakes environment. Yet few resources exist to help them. They frequently flounder in their attempts to create a competitive strategy, work with the board and keep other talented executives, managers and employees on board, all while endeavouring to navigate the turbul

80 percent of small businesses do not receive outside funding. They scrimp and save to make their business dreams a reality. As these businesses grow, the hasty financial decisions and systems put in place during their infancy inevitably crumble. Banishing biz-speak, THE FINANCIALLY SAVVY ENTREPRENEUR offers entrepreneurs—indeed, all business owners—simple and innovative tools to maintain business

Most companies around the globe clearly believe that people should have the opportunity to achieve as much as their initiative and native talent can justify, but too many managers still lack the wherewithal to effectively groom junior employees who have the potential to climb the corporate ladder. The support of a mentor is an integral part of any effort to maximise someone's full potential. A men

After years of sharing her small-business tips and marketing tricks with readers of her popular blog, ChunkOfChange.com, and column in the Long Beach Post, Olga Mizrahi has taken her message to the streets, urging business owners to focus in while reaching out. You'll be excited and motivated to clearly state your difference to the world and your neighbourhood - while confidently selling yourself

There are millions of women-owned businesses; they account for trillions in revenue and employ nearly 8 million people. Women are starting businesses at a rate twice that of men. Most of these women are, also, mums. What does it take to be successful as both a mum and as an entrepreneur? MOMS MEAN BUSINESS gives existing and potential mum business owners the encouragement, advice and healthy dose

Do you feel like everyone around you is getting ahead while you're stuck in the same old rut? And do you blame everyone and everything for your situation - except yourself? Many of us walk around engaging in negative behaviour and mindsets, and don't even realise we're doing it. Every day, people work harder and harder to get - nowhere. It's time to stop being second-rate; it's time to be great! W

Play is an essential, necessary and natural human activity... and it's for adults and companies too. Play is an immersive process that allows us to ask “What if?” - to break free of the strictures that limit creativity and satisfaction. It is not about reverting to childhood, but a way to use the processes that came naturally to us as children but have been trained out of us, labelled as inappropr

Somewhere between self-help and self-promotion lies self-awareness and advancement. YOUR ULTIMATE SUCCESS PLAN is a book that provides surprisingly easy-to-apply business strategies in an approachable, actionable, authentic way and encourages you to find your voice and realise your potential. The characters you will meet in each chapter of this book are easy to relate to - professional women and m

How do you take an underperforming unit - team, department, office or company - that has run aground and get it moving forward? In ALL HANDS ON DECK, Peter J. Boni shows any leader or aspiring leader exactly what to do. Following his advice, recognition and rewards come quickly. It even allows leaders without an MBA or Oxbridge education to leapfrog over those who have superior credentials or stro

An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life. Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best boss is just on

One of the oldest and most potent natural stimulants, the leaves of the coca plant is the organic source from which cocaine is synthesised. Fresh coca leaves and products made from them have verified medicinal and healing properties - and not the same addictive qualities or negative side effects as cocaine. In the late 19th century, coca products became hugely successful in Europe and the United S

Live your best life, celebrate accomplishments, and let intentions drive your goals in this stylish, undated planner. From the bestselling author of the 52 Lists journals comes a fresh new edition of the 52 Lists Planner, with a new cover, new divider photos and quotes, new illustrations, and new stickers! * Perfect for professionals, students, parents, teachers, artists, and anyone looking to pla

Every employee is different, but, unfortunately, many leaders use a one-size-fits-all approach to leading. In doing so, these, otherwise well-intentioned, leaders are working harder than they should while not getting all they could out of their teams.LEAD INSIDE THE BOX gives leaders a way to get the best out of their teams by focusing their energy where it will make the biggest difference. It tea

Today's workplaces are dynamic, so it shouldn't surprise anyone that tension can develop quickly and ruinously. THE ESSENTIAL WORKPLACE CONFLICT HANDBOOK is the ideal resource for anyone ready to confront conflict at work rather than run from it. Managed correctly, conflict can be a positive source for innovation and creativity. Using examples drawn from a wide range of corporate and entrepreneuri

For many marketing professionals, “science” is a four-letter word. They see brand-building as an unteachable art guided by their intuition and experience. But at its core, marketing aims to seed ideas into people's minds, make them feel a certain way and, ultimately, get them to act.In BRAND SEDUCTION, Daryl reveals the latest psychological and neuroscientific discoveries about how our minds proce

LIVING PROOF tells the story of how, in just a few short years, Connecticut natives, Adam and Pete, took Onyx Spirits Company from a start-up concept born in a restored Civil War-era factory to a multimillion-dollar, award-winning spirit distillery by breaking rules, learning from failures and challenging the status quo. Business lessons distilled from the mind of a moonshiner include:· Finding yo

“When leaders fail to confront conflict, they become the 'biggest elephant' in the room.” In a survey of more than 4,000 CEOs, executives and managers, more than 90 percent admitted they were uncomfortable confronting or engaging in conflict. Yet leaders must realise that every conflict presents an opportunity to reach higher levels of performance. In THE ELEPHANT IN THE BOARDROOM, award-winning l

It's no secret that companies that deliver one-of-a-kind experiences for their customers create raving fans that return, recommend and clamour for more. As a leader in your organisation, you are charged with coming up with unique and exciting ideas for rolling out the red carpet for your customers. But given your other responsibilities, where can you find the time to do so? 501 WAYS TO ROLL OUT TH

Whether you are at work or at home, you are probably being asked to do more with less. We often become consumed with what doesn't really matter and spend far too much of our precious time on what doesn't even count. In SIMPLE IS THE NEW SMART, Dr. Rob Fazio shows you how to block out the static so you can turn up the volume on the right information and accelerate your path to success. In an engagi