By the Seat of Your Pants: The No-Nonsense Business Management Guide is an indispensable slingshot for the millions of scrappy Davids threatened every day by corporate Goliaths. It's the first business book to blend the best of two distinct worlds: efficiency and enlightenment. Tom Gegax's techniques and strategies, developed in the unforgiving crucible of high-stakes corporate American, are practical, road-tested and immediately applicable to each reader's unique circumstances. This book is a must read for anyone involved in business. View More...
Do moments of inspiration have to be few and far between--or can you develop the ability to access your deepest creativity at any time? Michael Gelb has discovered the missing key that allows genius to flourish: an open, reliable connection to the vital life energy we all possess. "The practices for accessing energy have been developed for thousands of years in yoga, martial arts, and Chinese medicine," Gelb says. "I've asked today's greatest living masters of these arts to contribute their most effective practices for cultivating creative energy--in a way that the average person can do in 20 ... View More...
E-Myth \ 'e-, 'mith\ n 1: the entrepreneurial myth: the myth that most people who start small businesses are entrepreneurs 2: the fatal assumption that an individual who understands the technical work of a business can successfully run a business that does that technical workVoted #1 business book by Inc. 500 CEOs.An instant classic, this revised and updated edition of the phenomenal bestseller dispels the myths about starting your own business. Small business consultant and author Michael E. Gerber, with sharp insight gained from years of experience, points out how common assumptions, expecta... View More...
E-Myth \ 'e-, 'mith\ n 1: the entrepreneurial myth: the myth that most people who start small businesses are entrepreneurs 2: the fatal assumption that an individual who understands the technical work of a business can successfully run a business that does that technical workVoted #1 business book by Inc. 500 CEOs.An instant classic, this revised and updated edition of the phenomenal bestseller dispels the myths about starting your own business. Small business consultant and author Michael E. Gerber, with sharp insight gained from years of experience, points out how common assumptions, expecta... View More...
When a sprinkler malfunctioned at a Baltimore menswear store, three inches of water sat on the floor and much of the merchandise was wet. The owner, the author of this book, could have done the normal thing and sell the wet merchandise to a Jobber--a business that buys damaged goods in bulk for cheap. Instead, he did the OUTRAGEOUS thing--he advertised in a very OUTRAGEOUS way which resulted in receiving much more than he would have received from the Jobber. It was easy. Here is an OUTRAGEOUS idea--it's easy to make a lot of money from advertising. That's right, easy money This book, OUTRAGE... View More...
A guide to personal efficiency, aimed at business professionals. The text includes tips on getting more done, achieving greater control, and discovering peace of mind. View More...
Whether you are near the top of the ladder or still have a ways to climb, this book serves as an essential guide to help you eliminate your dysfunctions and move to where you want to go. Marshall Goldsmith is an expert at helping global leaders overcome their sometimes unconscious annoying habits and attain a higher level of success. His one-on-one coaching comes with a six-figure price tag. But, in this book, you get Marshall's great advice without the hefty fee "Marshall Goldsmith is one of the most credible thought leaders in the new era of business." -- The Economist "For over a decade... View More...
This title's lesson is that inventorship is for everyone and can change lives for the better. Giving us an insight into the everyday thought processes of great inventive minds, this collection of stories and ideas is a model for each of us in the art of inventiveness. View More...
Millions of Americans dream of buying a house they can paint, remodel, and resell for a profit. This book shows you how to move beyond dreaming to become a full-fledged real estate investor. View More...
Predicting the decline of Japan and the re-emergence of the United States as the most powerful economy on the planet, the Harvard economist offers readers practical advice on taking advantage of the situation. View More...
When did we lose our right to be lazy, unhealthy, and politically incorrect? Move over Big Brother An insidious new group has inserted itself into American politics. They are the nannies--not the stroller-pushing set but an invasive band of do-gooders who are subtly and steadily stripping us of our liberties, robbing us of the inalienable right to make our own decisions, and turning America into a nation of children. As you read this, countless busybodies across the nation are rolling up their sleeves to do the work of straightening out your life. Certain Massachusetts towns have banned schoo... View More...
Jeff Hayzlett is a big, boisterous guy who has the guts to get in your face and tell you exactly why your business isn't doing well. In short, he asks the questions that most business managers are afraid to ask. And as Jeff points out, if you aren't willing to look at what's working and what isn't - and then take the necessary steps to fix them -- well, you and your colleagues and employees are in for a tough ride. Known for his outspoken appearances on numerous TV reality shows, Hayzlett has built his career on having the ability to get his people to look up and pay attention to the problems ... View More...
