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There is an epidemic of unhappiness in the American workplace. A full 70 percent of workers in the United States report that they are disengaged from their jobs. When asked, "Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day?" only 20 percent of nearly 2 million employees said yes. It is no wonder that 56 percent of all Americans dream of starting their own business. So why don't they do so? Because starting one's own business is seen as...
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Debra Traverso tells you how to prepare for the surprises most likely to throw small businesses off course. She helps you anticipate both predictable hurdles and devastating ordeals, so that no crisis will catch you off guard. No need to waste emotions, time, and money when a crisis hits: you can get a good night's sleep!
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This is a major revision. Of the 201 ideas, 174 will have changes of some sort. Some of the changes will be minor (little tweaks and updates), while some ideas will involve major revisions or entirely new ideas, including five new interviews in chapter 10 to replace Muriel Siebert, Tom Peters (completely new interview with him), Wally Amos, and Harvey Mackay. In addition, 18 ideas (not included in the 55 revised or new ideas) have been revised to...
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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 winning loan package.
• Weigh the pros and cons among...
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"From popular startup support company Square comes practical, proven advice to help you launch, manage, and grow your small business Leaders of large businesses rely on boards and their managers for guidance, but entrepreneurs like you have few, if any, experienced advisors to count on. Now, Self-Made Boss provides the community of advisors you need to help make the right decisions every time. Drawn from real-life stories directly from Square's Seller's...
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Outsmarting Goliath confronts this paradox: many of today's consumers turn automatically to brand name products and services, forgetting that the well-advertised brontosauruses often deliver one-size-fits-all service and impersonal sales help. Yet a single phone call, a cleverly crafted letter, a stunning catalogue, winning ad, or a well-prepared face-to-face presentation can change a customer's perception. In those crucial situations, the small up-starter...
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"This twenty-eighth edition of A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota, like its predecessors, is intended to provide a concise, summary discussion of the major issues faced by those starting a business in Minnesota. This edition of the Guide contains three major sections: the narrative text; a Resource Directory, which provides addresses and telephone numbers of organizations referenced in the text; and the Directory of Licensed and Permits,...
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Money management expert Loral Langemeier tells us it's time to stop pinching pennies and worrying about debt. With Put More Cash in Your Pocket, she shows us how to make $1000 more a month by turning skills, hobbies, and chores into extra income. The Wall St. Journal, Business Week, USA Today, and New York Times bestselling author and personal finance guru regularly featured on Dr. Phil, Langemeier offers a treasure trove of workable strategies for...
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This is the first book to present innovation and entrepreneurship as a purposeful and systematic discipline that explains and analyzes the challenges and opportunities of America's new entrepreneurial economy. Superbly practical, Innovation and Entrepreneurship explains what established businesses, public service institutions, and new ventures need to know and do to succeed in today's economy. -- Back cover.
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Making Things Right is the simple yet captivating story of a loft renovation, from the moment master carpenter and contractor Ole Thorstensen submits an estimate for the job to when the space is ready for occupation. As the project unfolds, we see the construction through Ole's eyes: the meticulous detail, the pesky splinters, the problem solving, patience, and teamwork required for its completion. Yet Ole's narrative encompasses more than just the...
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"After fleeing her hometown three years earlier, Alyssa Harrison never planned to return. Then the Silicon Valley start-up she worked for collapsed and turned her world upside down. She is broke, under FBI investigation, and without a place to go. Having exhausted every option, she comes home to Winsome, Illinois, to regroup then move on as quickly as possible. Yet, as friends and family welcome her back, Alyssa begins to see a place for herself in...
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When fate brings three strangers to a charming space for lease on the California coast, the Boardwalk Bookshop is born. Part bookstore, part gift shop, part bakery, it's a dream come true for Bree, Mikki and Ashley. But while their business is thriving, their personal lives are...not.Bree, wounded by brilliant but cold parents and her late husband's ultimate betrayal, has sworn to protect her heart at all costs. Even from Ashley's brother, a writer...
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Grant writing is a billion dollar industry full of profitable business opportunities! Serving as the link between funders and grantees, professional grant writers are quickly becoming valuable partners to fundraising and philanthropy associations. Use this comprehensive guide to learn the art of researching, preparing and submitting winning grants as well as finding and maintaining clientele and grant projects. Learn how to: • Identify grants and...
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I have over thirty years in the pet-sitting business and I have loved every minute of it. For nine of those years I had over twenty people working for me; my service covered the entire metropolitan and suburban areas of a major midwest city. The experiences and encounters we all had made each day a challenge and a thrill. This can be you if you choose or you can have a business that just involves you and the limited clients you select. Each day will...
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From Limiting Beliefs to Limitless PossibilityAre you ready to ignite your inner innovator and embark on a journey of entrepreneurial discovery? "Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur" is your guide to unlocking the hidden potential within you and turning your million-dollar ideas into reality.In this inspiring and practical book, you'll discover the secrets to embracing your innate entrepreneurial spirit. You'll learn how to break free from self-limiting...
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Become a Rich Owner, Not a Poor Seller!
I wrote this book for the benefit of all small business owners. It's a must-read book as you look forward and plan the future of your business. A few will become Rich Owners, because they will follow a wealth-building strategy and build a million-dollar net worth. Most, however, will remain Poor Owners and Poor Sellers, because they will make very different choices. I expose the many small business marketplace...
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