Business

A winning formula for making the mostprofit in foreclosures, one house at a time One of the most respected real estate investing expertsin North America, John Schaub shows howto buy properties at a great price and make the mostprofit possible. He shatters the negative image of buyingforeclosures, showing that anyone in foreclosurehas a problem--and by solving it for them, real estateinvestors are getting a prime deal while making theseller happy.

As industries worldwide move toward consolidation, niche companies need to take advantage of strategies that are forward-thinking and anticipate new trends. Beating the Global Consolidation Endgame identifies nine key strategies that niche companies must master in order to outperform their markets and gain the largest benefits from consolidation. It draws from a landmark study conducted by global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney of more than 600,000 small to mid-sized niche companies ove... more info>>

Unless you manage a hook-and-ladder company, your workday shouldn't be spent putting out fires. Yet leaders often spend most of their time running from crisis to crisis. In his groundbreaking New York Times bestseller Built to Serve, United Supermarkets CEO Dan Sanders showed how putting profi ts before people encourages organizational chaos, saps motivation, stifles innovation, and undercuts competitiveness. He also unveiled a revolutionary peoplecentered business model championed by United an... more info>>

What can business leaders learn from Barack Obama's improbable victory?  A great deal, says this brief, readable book,  which spells out the lessons of the Obama campaign and goes on to illustrate them, citing companies that have used similar techniques to succeed.  Obama ran a nearly flawless campaign that stayed on message, attracted tens of thousands of dedicated volunteers, and collected a record flood of dollars from donors large and small.  But his triumph was also to use social networking... more info>>

This eBook comes from Working From Home, a book honored to be part of the New York Review of Books' Readers Catalog of the 40,000 best books in print, which says, "On the subject of home-based business, this gets as close as possible to everything you need to know, from office layout to maintaining personal relationships. A must for anyone considering working out of the home." It includes updated material. In Chapter 1, you'll learn about how to avoid loneliness when working from home. In Chapte... more info>>

This eBook comes from Working From Home, a book honored to be part of the New York Review of Books' Readers Catalog of the 40,000 best books in print, which says, "On the subject of home-based business, this gets as close as possible to everything you need to know, from office layout to maintaining personal relationships. A must for anyone considering working out of the home." It includes updated material. In Chapter 1, "Getting Organized and Staying That Way," you'll learn about Becoming a Self... more info>>

You're not in business until you have business. But rather than spend all your time--and a lot of money--chasing after customers, you can get them to come to you, by using this guide for attracting as much as business as you need. Marketing for Introverts is the abridged electronic edition of Getting Business to Come to You, the marketing bible that more than 100,000 people have benefited from reading. You will: Discover Marketing Activities You Enjoy and Do Naturally * Create the Visibility You... more info>>

Chances are that with all the information out there about eBay you may have tried your hand at selling some of your stuff there. Chances are equally as good that the experience netted you less than desirable results! Tons of people are using eBay to create full time incomes. There is absolutley no reason why you can't do the same. What you need are the right tools. You need ADVANCED TOOLS to give you the results you want. Not just another wimpy how to on eBay, "The Advanced Selling on eBay Guide... more info>>

In today's world of investment hype and unpredictable stock market fluctuations, there is still one asset you can count on--land. Ralph Pisani and Robert Pisani were both adjunct faculty members of the Wharton School of Business, where they taught real estate development. Now, with this easy to understand and informative guide, anyone can begin to invest in the development of valuable real estate. HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPER is a complete sourcebook for all your questions about how to succe... more info>>

Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands is an engaging and insightful look into the qualities, attributes, and practices that turn ordinary leaders into extraordinary ones. Nancy Ortberg's unique twist on vision casting; managing tensions; nurturing healthy conflict; motivating those around you; fostering creativity, passion, and trust is unlike anything you've ever read before! At times challenging, at times candid, but always inspiring, Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands will bring out the best... more info>>

Chances are pretty good that you almost clicked away as soon as you say the word "eBay!" Be glad you hung in with us! This is definitely the last eBay Guide you will ever need. Shocking but true, the majority of marketers using eBay to create their online wealth rarely make enough money to cover their ad placement. You see, most of them have fallen prey to the enormous number of "get rich quick with eBay schemes" that are prevalent online. Most of these cite outrageous claims telling you that al... more info>>

It's an extremely competitive job market out there today. Unlike your parents or grandparents, it's very rare that someone has a single job in their lifetime. It's a foregone conclusion that you will never earn that proverbial "gold watch." Today, it's all about survival of the fittest and it begins with your resume. Of course you can pay someone a hefty fee to prepare a resume for you. Or, you can choose to do it yourself. Preparing your own resume can be a daunting task without a mentor. We ha... more info>>

Financial prognostication by George Soros.

Find a cutting-edge career in the field of high-tech! We live in a high-tech world, and technology is advancing ever more rapidly. Companies dedicated to high tech endeavors are the way of the future. Fortunately, no one has to be left behind. Whether you're a computer whiz, possess leadership talents, or have a knack for selling products, you can find a steady, lucrative career in the business of high-tech. Careers in High Tech gives you invaluable tips for finding a job in one of the many area... more info>>

What's the best way to drive fundamental, transformative change within your organization? Envision your ideal solution: then, work backwards to where you are. It's called idealized design, and--as executives in hundreds of organizations will testify--it's one of the most powerful techniques you'll ever use. Authored by its legendary creator, Wharton Professor Emeritus Russell Ackoff, and leading practitioner Jason Magidson, Idealized Design covers every facet of this breakthrough methodology. Yo... more info>>

What keeps great companies winning, year after year, even as yesterday's most hyped businesses fall by the wayside? It's not what you think--or what you've read. To find the real answers, strategic management expert Alfred Marcus systematically reviewed detailed performance metrics for the 1,000 largest U.S. corporations, identifying 3% who've consistently outperform their industry's averages for a full decade. Many of these firms get little publicity: firms like Amphenol, Ball, Family Dollar, B... more info>>

Do you have to lower your ethical standards in order to succeed at your job? High-Performance Ethics authors Wes Cantrell and James Lucas say that the answer is no. The authors outline ways to make ethical decisions (based on the Ten Commandments) that lead to highly successful business practices. High-Performance Ethics includes tips on how to lead a team with integrity, practical tools for resisting the pressure to compromise workplace standards, and encouragement for workers who want to see s... more info>>

Every organisation needs customers. In order to grow and survive you need to actively market your business, its services and products. And even if you are operating in the public sector, or in a non-profit organisation, there is still a need to communicate successfully with your target market. This guide shows you how to use a variety of marketing techniques both traditional and Internet based to win more business. This guide will show you: how to target your customers and prospective customers;... more info>>

Communicating effectively should be the simplest thing in the world, we talk and listen - or do we? And is that all there is to it? When things go wrong in a company, a friendship, a personal relationship, communication or rather lack of it or misinterpreting it, is often at the heart of the problem. Improving your communication skills can bring huge rewards; it can help you to win more contracts and sales, gain promotion, manage your organisation or your team more effectively, find friendship, ... more info>>

Many organisations chase the Holy Grail of obtaining new customers, spending time, money and energy on winning them only to provide them with a service or product that quite frankly is inferior. What a waste! If we do not look after our customers then someone else will. In addition, those dissatisfied customers will tell others about their experience, and once an organisation gains a negative reputation it is extremely difficult to change it. Having a good reputation for excellent service and pr... more info>>

When it comes to investing in real estate, even experienced investors can be perplexed. Real Estate Investing for the Utterly Confused makes sense of it all, with the nuts-and-bolts information you need to profit in this hot area of investing. Investment options are explained step-by-step and applied to a diverse array of investment options, including residential, commercial, land, and mobile homes. Inside, you'll learn about Pros and cons of flipping properties, Investing in tax-deferred real e... more info>>

Discover 282 marketing and sales strategies proven to make more money for you!> A self-made multimillionaire and business development expert,Brad Sugars helps you identify your company's hidden "goldmines," dramatically boost your bottom line, and get on the fast track to big profits. And best of all, these crystal-clear, bite-sized lessons can be put to work in your business immediately! Discover how to: Generate hundreds of promising new leads; Increase your conversion rate of leads to sales; ... more info>>

Imagine a new kind of business model: one where caring for people is your capital investment and the returns redefine your bottom line. REVVED! is the story of Katie Adams, an up-and-coming manager who's struggling to rekindle the enthusiasm and support of her team at work. When she's passed over for a long-awaited promotion, the message from her boss is clear: turn things around or get out. But how? How do you inspire people to work harder, reach higher, and achieve more? How do you get them to... more info>>

Projects are often more complex and stressful than they need to be. Far too many of them fail to meet expectations. There are far too many conflicts. There are too few moments of joy and too much anxiety. But there is hope. It is possible to remove the unnecessary stress and complexity. This book is about how to do just that. It links the essential principles and techniques of managing projects to a "wisdom" approach for working with complex, people-based activities. Project management becomes a... more info>>

You Can Read Anyone, a new book by legendary behaviorist Dr. David J. Lieberman, uses proven psychological techniques to help figure out a person's thoughts and feelings in minutes. Have you ever wished you could peer into someone's mind to find out what he or she is really thinking? Now you can ... really. This book is not a collection of recycled ideas about body language. It does not suggest that a woman's hairstyle will give us unprecedented access into her soul, neither does it draw wildly ... more info>>