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John Donne once wrote "no man is an island entire of itself". As the world becomes more complex and interconnected, today's challenges can only be solved when organizations come together with a common purpose, and Lean-Agile Procurement enables this. Learn how to become true partners, starting with co-creating proposals with multiple vendors in the same room to significantly reduce time-to-market to days instead of months, and collectively improve...
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In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. What is the difference between those individuals who turn their ideas into profit, and the ones who merely dream of doing so? Learn...
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Locked away in the world's rainforests are the most productive and fruitful ecosystems in the world. How they transform scarcity into abundance is what every entrepreneur and businessperson needs to know. Whether you are just starting your business…or reevaluating your current business goals, this book brings unique insights and direction from the rainforest's secrets of productivity that will revolutionize your thinking. These secrets include the...
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En los estantes de las librerías hay muchos libros que dan las claves para ser mejor persona, mejor empleado, mejor jefe. Pero son pocos, por no decir mínimos, los que hablan sin tapujos de emprendimiento, lo que se necesita para hacer realidad los sueños, de manera clara, concisa y con ejemplos reales de personas que superaron sus limitaciones y dieron el salto definitivo que los llevó a alcanzar sus metas.
"El secreto del escarabajo" revela...
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Opportunities in the fashion design industry are expected to rise about 10 to 12 percent through 2013. You do not need to live in New York City, and you can start out small or even part time. Ralph Lauren's Polo empire was established on a small men's tie collection that he sold to Bloomingdales. Demand for fashion designers should remain strong, as consumers, hungry for new fashions and apparel styles will spur the creation of new clothing and accessory...
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Entrepreneurship is a roller coaster of trial and error, laughter and tears, confusion and triumph. In WTF?! (Willing to Fail), serial entrepreneur Brian Scudamore takes you on an adventure that will convince you once and for all that you have exactly what it takes to succeed. With engaging stories from his thirty-plus years of failing upward, his book is full of lessons you can apply to your own endeavors-developing a clear vision, creating an awesome...
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Time is your most valuable asset! Discover time-tested business principles in no time at all! Business Shorts is an engaging collection of short stories and timeless business principles critical for the success of entrepreneurs whether in a start up or an established small business. Told from the perspective of a life-long entrepreneur, this book is a must for any small business owner's library.
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What differentiates the businesses that fail from those that succeed? In a nutshell, the successful are nimble enough to react, adapt, and overcome any threat-and thus have the ability to survive and thrive when all hell is breaking loose. Their owners have prepared their businesses to withstand anything that comes their way: They have bulletproofed their businesses.
If you're ready to achieve more than the status quo-and willing to put in the work...
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Are you a new salesperson or have you recently started a business? Do you know how to master the art of selling? Look no further than SELL! Master the art of Sales. Contrary to popular belief, great salespeople are not born that way, just as body builders are not born with muscular bodies. In his book, SELL! Master the art of Sales, star salesman Simon Lofgren guides you through your first steps to becoming a master salesperson. You will learn how...
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Pots, Pans & Spoons is the intriguing story of how a popular Nigerian food business was started at a small backyard shed with nothing but determination, passion and faith; nurtured in relative obscurity for about 10 years and painstakingly grown into a successful brand. It is the story of the birth of Sweet Sensation, one of Nigeria's leading chain of Quick Service Restaurants and its unassuming founder, Kehinde Kamson. In this interesting and full–of-lessons...
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A tapestry of innovation, ideas, and commerce, Africa and its entrepreneurial hubs are deeply connected to those of the past. Moses E. Ochonu and an international group of contributors explores the lived experiences of African innovators who have created value for themselves and their communities. Profiles of vendors, farmers, craftspeople, healers, spiritual consultants, warriors, musicians, technological innovators, political mobilizers, and laborers...
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When Marcus Whitney moved to Nashville in 2000, he was a college dropout with a one-year-old and a baby on the way. He waited tables and lived in a week-to-week efficiency hotel. From the outside, Marcus looked like the furthest thing from a budding entrepreneur. But inside, he knew entrepreneurship was his path to a better life.
Two decades later, Marcus has founded two innovative companies in the healthcare space, exited a tech marketing company,...
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As women, we're half of the population. Yet, in today's world, we make most of the purchasing decisions. We know what we want, how we want it, and when we're ready to buy.
But, the business world-particularly anything sales related-wasn't designed with our strengths in mind. If you're not the stereotypical car dealer or Wall Street wolf, it's easy to feel ill-suited for entrepreneurship. We've been told to be flashy, conniving, convincing. We should...
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Entrepreneurs are made, not born. By following the best practices of entrepreneurs before you, you can learn from the best and use those techniques to insure your business success. Brian Davies, who has created wealth with two start-up medical device companies and as a real estate investor, walks you through uncertain economic times so you can take charge of your financial future. Learn the top ten things you must do to ensure your start-up is successful,...
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From Vision to Victory: The Entrepreneur's Success Handbook is a comprehensive guide for aspiring entrepreneurs. It delves into the core aspects of entrepreneurship, from cultivating a success mindset to embracing risks and learning from failures. The book offers practical strategies, inspirational stories, and actionable tips to help readers navigate their entrepreneurial journey. It emphasizes the power of self-belief, persistence, innovation, and...
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Para poner en marcha un proyecto de emprendimiento y tener alguna garantía de permanencia ya no vale con tener un único modelo de negocio, un único sistema de monetización de nuestra actividad. Debemos generar diferentes maneras de ganar dinero.
Pero además, en los mercados globales actuales, los modelos de negocio pueden convertirse en uno de los hechos diferenciales de nuestra oferta. Un mismo producto que la competencia pero con un modelo...
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FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE-PATRON PHILOSOPHER OF TODAY'S DISRUPTIVE ENTREPRENEURS
His favorite personality was a "free spirit": an obsessed individual with a vision of the future and the will to make it so, a rebel who creates the future with childlike enthusiasm. Now, serial entrepreneur Dave Jilk and venture capitalist Brad Feld extract from Nietzsche a modern Art of War, connecting the dots to our high-tech business environment.
Each quick, digestible...
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Bringing Your Business to Life examines the four virtues necessary for doing well and being good, within the complexities of the life of the businessperson. The authors draw from their vast combined experiences and from the rich and profound tradition of the four virtues of prudence, justice, courage, and temperance to teach today's entrepreneur in business. Practical and inspiring, this unique blend of real cases and practical insights provides a...
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Courseology takes you through a 3-day, proven, step-by-step system that transforms your idea into a sellable online course using real life examples and allowing you to replicate the process behind other successful courses, proving you that you can earn a steady, passive income online.
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This book is about my life as a young boy wanting to go into business for myself and the many ways it became possible. My desire is to tell my story so that it may help yours! Even with no money to start with, I will show you how to raise funds to begin your dream. There are four basic principles you have to remember: have faith in God, have faith in yourself, be willing to work hard, and pay tithes.
If you are willing to assume risks, the financial...
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