Economics and Business

Why waste your time chasing after prospects when you can get them to come to you? Most self-proclaimed rainmakers let business drizzle in rather than positioning themselves to experience a downpour. Courting Business gives you the strategies for getting prospects to contact you. Ann Marie Sabath's proven three-step strategy will inspire you to be creative, consistent, and politely relentless in

The Partnering Solution shows employees and managers at every level how to work together, with a clear method, cutting-edge strategies, and practical tools. It is the first book to show readers how to achieve lasting results in a broad range of applications. Its methods will work equally well for large corporations and professional firms, universities and small groups, outsourcing and strategic al

Virtual Assistants work from home, providing everything from administrative support to high-end consulting via email, phone and fax. Predicted to be a $130 billion industry by 2008, they don't commute, they set their own hours, and they get to spend time with their kids. Wouldn't you like to be a VA, too?Christine Durst founded the Virtual Assistant industry in 1995 from a basement office in rur

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

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

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.

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

Branded resumés that illuminate the candidate's unique value proposition and ROI are a must in today's quest for the executive suite. TOP NOTCH EXECUTIVE RESUMES not only explains how to integrate branding into career-marketing communication, but, also, how to craft resumés that address your fit with the organisation's mission and meet an employer's specific business needs. Hansen instructs high-l

Ever put your foot in your mouth? Some believe it's a genetic problem - “bad wiring” installed in the brain that forces people to open mouth and insert foot. Others believe it's a personality trait they can't change or control. If you have ever had a conversation with a difficult person who you wished you had handled differently, THE MOUTH TRAP will show you how to deliver a message and achieve th

Stress-related disorders are fast becoming the most prevalent reason for worker absence.Millions of CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs and professionals are thinking, planning and scheming about how to stretch a 24-hour day into an endless and productive workday. Burnt-out, energy depleted and constantly stressed, many find themselves unable to take pleasure in their hard-earned position.LEADING UNDE

Small business owners and solo professionals know they're supposed to use social media to increase sales, but how should they start?Using a unique Rule of 30 approach, 30 DAYS TO SOCIAL MEDIA SUCCESS is the perfect resource for busy people who want quick results. Thirty short chapters (one for each day of the month) are packed with practical and workable tips and proven techniques you can use righ

Hundreds of thousands of small business owners are tossing and turning at night, trying to figure out how to attract more customers. They need to know how to sell, both individually and through their organisations. HOW TO SELL ANYTHING TO ANYONE ANYTIME was written primarily for them.HOW TO SELL ANYTHING TO ANYONE ANYTIME distills the fundamental sales process into simple, easy-to-understand and e

“Robert W. Bly's helpful, amusing and slim volume is jam-packed with wisdom and plenty of tips to help you organise, manage your time better, cure procrastination and increase your productivity.”—Rolf Dobelli, GetAbstract.comMAKE EVERY SECOND COUNT goes beyond the usual time management books to bring you a broad range of strategies and tactics - dozens of proven methods to get more done in less ti

In today's fast-paced, unprecedented and unpredictable economy, many executives simply don't know what to do. Conventional methods - which may never entirely be understood in the first place - often don't work during economic upheaval. Executives, especially CEOs, need something better. They need a guide that identifies the roadblocks and points out the landmines. In her more than 30 years of work

The majority of debt-ridden consumers are in desperate need of financial budgeting and credit repair. THE ESSENTIAL CREDIT REPAIR HANDBOOK contains all the information you need to walk you through the step-by-step process of repairing your credit and leaving debt behind!THE ESSENTIAL CREDIT REPAIR HANDBOOK will teach you how to:· Dispute late payments, chargebacks and collection accounts· Rebuild

Who changed the rules of business?It's a different game now. In an increasingly globally diverse workforce, it's vitally important that leaders understand their team inside and out. This takes a new toolbox of skills for the 21st century. Today you need winning strategies to avoid the costly pitfalls of high turnover, low morale and poor collaboration, not to mention the cost of missed deadlines a

In today's economy, a salesperson must have the performance skills of an actor in order to stand out in an increasingly crowded business environment. Just as an actor wins the audience's applause by delivering a phenomenal performance, a salesperson must deliver an equally memorable buying experience to win in business.ACT LIKE A SALES PRO takes its cue from acting - the ultimate form of persuasio

Google and the Internet have changed how the PR game is played—and created an explosion of blogs, Websites, and social media platforms with an insatiable need for news. Small companies can create global visibility for their products on a pennies-a-day budget with online PR and Internet marketing—If they know the tricks of the trade. Using a unique Rule of 30™approach, 30 DAYS TO ONLINE PR AND MARK

Forget leadership gimmicks and catch phrases, "instant" leadership manuals and Stalinesque approaches to bottom-line results. Skip the sharp cuts to cope with tough times, too. Real and effective leaders today--from the executive suite to the assembly line--quietly and consistently follow what Dr. Eich has identified as the seven principles of effective leadership. True leaders know how to make e