Economics and Business

An Owner's Manual provides fast, practical and direct advice and that's what you get with this book! The Small Business Owner's Manual is useful for newly minted entrepreneurs as well as seasoned business owners and can be read from cover-to-cover or to quickly look up information in the midst of a crisis. For example: Choose among 13 ways to get new financing and the 17 steps to building a winn

In this updated and revised edition of Jerks at Work, popular syndicated columnist Ken Lloyd returns to grapple once again with one of America?s most popular (or unpopular) workplace topics, and presents his practical, upbeat, and professionally sound as an antidote. Drawing on e-mails and letters from employees and employers across America, Dr. Lloyd presents numerous examples of some of the mo

Favoring neither the "in your face" aggressive tactics of the "break through the glass ceiling" school of thought, nor the "sugar and spice is everything nice" little-girl approach, Climbing the Corporate Ladder in High Heels shows women how to be outstanding successful and personally actualized without becoming just like men. There are 63 million working women in America, but only nine are top co

With the crisp style and provocative insights that have made him a leading syndicated columnist, Dale Dauten explores how the best bosses, employees and suppliers think, learn, and communicate differently. The title of his new book is taken from his conversation with the late Jean-Pierre Rampal, who reigned for decades as the world's leading flute player. When asked about his willingness to experi

This book is a reference guide and resource tool not only for women who own businesses, but, also, for people involved in working with and buying from woman owned businesses. It provides practical information and guidance on: understanding the advantages of being woman owned; marketing to all types of government and business entities; finding real resources and using them effectively; and research

The key to a good business is good employees. The key to good employees? A great supervisor. The Essential Supervisor's Handbook provides a guide for both new and experienced supervisors featuring expert explanations, advice, and motivation. It is a quick reference guide that covers a wide range of topics, from employee relations, team leadership, and motivation to the legal aspects of hiring, fir

Miscommunication -Employee conflict -Work ethic debates -Loyalty issues -Varying wants and needs -If you are a manager, human resources professional, or business owner, you are faced with these types of issues every day. But why? Because currently, there are five generations in the workplace: Radio Babies (born during 1930-1945); Baby Boomers (1946-1964); Generation X (1965-1976); Generation Y (19

Sales is the lifeblood of the vast majority of companies. Without the influx of new business, most organizations would wither and die. So sales must be successful, not just once in a while but constantly--every month, every week, every day. Because we constantly need more sales we also need new ideas for identifying and contacting our prospects, for understanding and meeting their needs and most

Today's super negotiator has to be a versatile problem solver, seeking hard-bargain results with a soft touch. With punch and panache, Bob Mayer shows you how to make the grade, revealing powerful negotiating tools drawn from a unique blend of sources: -- Recent advances in psychology, linguistics, trial advocacy, sales, and management communications--the cutting edge of the art of performance.--

Most managers understand the importance of giving their employees recognition and rewards, but when it comes to actually doing so, they often come up empty or use outdated, ineffective strategies. 151 Quick Ideas to Recognize and Reward Employees will help managers stock up.Recognition and rewards are consistently found to be among the most powerful of all motivators for employees at any job level

If you have ever wished you had the equivalent of a "Nanny 911" to defuse tensions in the office, your wish has come true. 151 Quick Ideas to Deal With Difficult People is the ultimate guide on how to face challenging employees and coworkers. The extensive topics in this book deal with how to handle characters ranging from Bunglers to Backstabbers to Bullies. Few books on difficult employees, if

Whether you start a business to promote a good idea, to complement retirement or just to do it, keeping it afloat can be difficult - statistics say that 80 percent of all small businesses fail within five years.But your business can succeed and 151 QUICK IDEAS FOR START-UP ENTREPRENEURS will help. This invaluable resource is designed to give prospective entrepreneurs the tools they need, as well a

Sales and marketing is a fast-paced environment, and there is never enough time to write good letters--letters that will communicate, convince, and close. Sales & Pitch Letters for Busy People will help salespeople at every level save time and avoid having to produce sales and pitch letters from scratch. Sales & Pitch Letters for Busy People is a handy, quick-reference guide that not only tells yo

Conflict is a central theme of our lives. We see the negative consequences of war and violence all around us. Even in the workplace, disputes and arguments cause problems and stifle productivity. But opposition can, also, be positive. For instance, our muscles become stronger as they encounter resistance. The bonds of our relationships can become stronger as we strive to overcome our differences.

Research and experience demonstrate two areas with which many new managers are completely unfamiliar: delegating tasks and work and making decisions. Some struggle with this for years.But it doesn't have to be hard. 151 QUICK IDEAS FOR DELEGATING AND DECISION MAKING combines 50 years' experience of two managers and the experiences of other managers who have been interviewed and observed. Each real

Meticulously outlining an arsenal of cutting-edge tools and strategies tied to predicting performance and a passion for excellence, David Snyder has developed what may be a paradigm shift in our understanding of the way high-performing individuals can be identified, selected and professionally coached.Drawing on Snyder's interviews with a team of performance and recruitment experts nationwide, HOW

Effective advertising can crush your competition and make your company soar. But for most small businesses, understanding advertising is like learning Chinese - difficult at best. Most entrepreneurs don't know what makes a good headline, how to buy printing or what media to use. And for businesses with limited budgets, advertising “specialists” cost too much. So who can you turn to for help?Try 15

LOUD & CLEAR is essential for everyone who needs to know how to get what he or she wants from anyone. Whether you need to get a message through to an employer, team, committee, your staff, your neighbour, teacher, student or spouse, this book will show you how to get their attention by: · Using your head. Before you even think about opening your mouth, you need to think long and hard about the per

More than 24 family businesses in the United States. employ 62 percent of America’s workforce. And in Asia, Europe, Australia and Latin America, experts say family businesses could account for as much as 80 percent of the private sector.What’s different about dealing with family members than dealing with employees and managers at an impersonal corporation? When was the last time sales for a Fortun

All Star Sales Teams focuses on moulding the sales team into an organisation's most productive nucleus. This book uniquely integrates critical development, organisational and compensation concepts into practical, day-to-day processes. It, also, answers eight key questions that define successful sales and reward structures:· What methods most clearly communicate sales objectives?· How do you make s