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Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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Now is the time to make money!
You have watched the market swing amid concerns over the European debt crisis and heard the cautious optimism about U.S. economic recovery. Now, you're wondering where you should be putting your money for maximum safe return. With The 100 Best Stocks to Buy in 2013, you can reap high earnings with stock picks that promise a better return than the market average.
In addition to naming 100 top-performing
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"For twenty-five centuries, men have used Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War as a guide to conflict. In recent years, it's been a guide to climbing the corporate ladder. But this book shows that there are more paths to winning than frontal assault. You can learn from the ancient Chinese strategist how to apply the feminine principle to the business world--and win every time. Whether it's relying on networking skills to win allies or maneuvering to gain...
83) The Common Excuses of the Comfortable Compromiser: Understanding Why People Oppose Your Great Idea
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Language
English
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"Comfortable compromisers block the way of anyone trying to change anything. This is your field guide to their common excuses. Now you can recognise them, understand them and overcome their opposition. We live in the age of the compromiser. Political, business and personal life all echo with the sound of compromise. We know we need to change, but we can't because we fear we have too much to lose. This is a fundamental paradox facing human society....
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Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2011.
Edition
4.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (240 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Let's face it - the business world today is nothing like it was ten years ago. Marketing budgets are tighter, consumers are more skeptical, and social media has changed forever the way we talk to our customers. In this new edition of his bestselling The Ultimate Marketing Plan, industry expert Dan S. Kennedy integrates such tools as social media marketing, networking, and strategic memberships into a complete plan that will strengthen your customer...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2008.
Edition
3.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Now you can join the hundreds of thousands of salespeople who have followed Stephen Schiffman's advice and watch your performance soar. Schiffman lets you in on the industry's best-kept secrets. Learn how to convert leads to sales, motivate yourself and motivate others, give killer presentations, and keep your sense of humor. This new edition includes: *New examples using the latest advances in sales presentation technology *Up-to-date cases of these...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
2.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (240 pages)
Language
English
Description
"From e-mail to You Tube, Facebook to webvertising-the tools of marketing have never changed so quickly. Now marketing professionals can ensure their business has the best marketing plan, supported by the most cutting-edge techniques. This book gives marketers what they need to make their businesses thrive. In simple, nontechnical language, Paula Peters shows professionals how to use marketing tools like: *Blogs and blogging *Pay-per-click advertising...
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Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (336 pages)
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English
Description
"This is a nitty-gritty, witty and concise book for anyone who is fed up with another person in any kind of work situation. This is a field guide for everyday people in the trenches at all levels of business who need to understand the underlying reasons for difficult people, manage those difficulties, work productively with a diverse work force, and transform work misery into productivity. It shows readers how to get results--even from people they...
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Series
Relational Coaching Field volume Book
Publisher
Libri Publishing
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (272 pages)
Language
English
Description
Rather than focus on the actions of the coach, this handbook places relationships--to one's self and to others--at the heart of the coaching activity. Beginning with an explanation of relational coaching, including its principles and practices, this account goes on to describe the evolution of the relational turn in executive coaching. Based on the descriptions of robust pieces of research into what works in coaching, which were carried out in three...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (160 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Sales Guru Stephan Schiffman shows you how to give your presentation the ultimate "wow" factor. In a business world moving at the speed of Blackberries and Bluetooth, Sales Presentation Techniques teaches you how to get and keep your audience's attention. You will be ready to tackle the toughest boardrooms and conference halls after learning ...The dos and don'ts of Power Point; How to properly prepare the day of your presentation; Strategic differences...
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Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (192 pages)
Language
English
Description
"This book will answer all the financial and legal questions that can arise when caring for the elderly, including: *How do you plan for the management of the elder's affairs should he become incompetent in the future? *Is the proper insurance being carried or can it be restructured to reduce expenses? *How much money can I give my elders without impacting government aid? *What are the goals of estate tax planning? These questions and more will be...
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Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (256 pages)
Language
English
Description
"With recent investment firms closing and the stock market falling at record levels, understanding the language of finance is more important than ever. Too few people truly understand what happens to their money simply because they do not understand the language and concepts of finance. This guide defines the most important terms in plain English such as: Secondary market; Controlling interest; Mid-cap stock; Debt financing; Float time. Each term...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (240 pages)
Language
English
Description
"You're interested in going green and, lucky for you, the opportunities for environmentally skilled workers are skyrocketing. Green Jobs will help you to find a job you like-and that'll make the world a better place. This one-of-a-kind handbook shows you how to: Identify the greenest jobs in every industry; Break into the fastest growing eco-friendly fields; Go for extra training if needed; Start your own eco-friendly businesses. Going green just...
93) Management Malpractice: How to Cure Unhealthy Management Practices That Disable Your Organization
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Publisher
Platinum Press
Pub. Date
2005.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (272 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Cynicism and distrust are rampant in today's business environment. Eighty percent of employees want nothing to do with their organizations, or the managers who run them. Great management principles, once the backbone of successful companies, are now often used and manipulated by corporate leaders for their own gain. If left unchecked, these formerly great principles turn into malpractices that damage morale, thwart productivity and destroy companies....
Author
Publisher
Platinum Press
Pub. Date
2005.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (224 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Corporate Confidential is an honest look at the unspoken truths surrounding success and failure in corporate America. Fifty senior-level executives disclose the candid realities of reaching the executive suite, including how: Refusing to play politics is professional suicide; Pursuing work/life balance will label you as a "B" player; Women unknowingly continue to sabotage their success; and more. So controversial that some executives would only participate...
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Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (84 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Why is it a struggle for managers to get their staff to meet or exceed their goals? The answer is simple: employees are working at jobs that are not based on their individual strengths. JoAnn Warcholic Ashman and Susan Shelly, seasoned management consultants, show managers how to tap into the true potential of their staff and create the workplace that keeps them challenged and working at peak efficiency by using the latest strength-based management...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2000.
Edition
2.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (320 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Today, one of the easiest ways to make money is to create and sell original ideas. Every year, more than 100,000 patents are granted in the U.S., creating a billion-dollar industry for those using intellectual property. With this book, would-be inventors can develop their ideas with low risk and a minimum of investment - without quitting their day jobs! Attorney and patent holder Steve Barbarich takes readers on an exciting journey through the patenting...
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Publisher
Platinum Press
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (256 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Inside The Way of Innovation, corporate strategist Kaihan Krippendorff explains how you can adapt and thrive by recognizing, understanding, and utilizing the ancient Asian approach to innovation. He illustrates how companies like Microsoft and Nokia use this powerful wisdom, and how you too can pass through the five stages of innovation: *Metal (Admit you are stuck) *Water (Conceive new winning options) *Wood (Assemble your resources) *Fire (Break...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2006.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (256 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Consumers buy products for two reasons--the rational reason and the real reason. While your customer may say they want your product because of its features and benefits, their decision to buy is based on emotion--not intellect. Hot Button Marketing shows you how to identify and push the hot buttons that will prompt consumers to purchase your product over a competitor's, even if it's a parity product! Filled with tips and insights that can be applied...
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Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (384 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Human resources management is critical to the success of any organization, particularly in today's complex business environment. More and more often, managers and business owners, in addition to HR personnel, are charged with aspects of human resources management: recruitment, training and development, job analysis, corporate restructuring, compensation, and morale, to name a few. Lack of expertise can result in the loss of key staff, diminished...
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RosettaBooks
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
This is a dictionary of key market and investing terms to help individuals and organizations grow their wealth. A comprehensive financial dictionary with more than 180 terms in such fields as mutual funds, banking, stocks, bonds, tax laws, and transactions in the various financial markets presented alphabetically with descriptions. Everyone needs a dictionary of market and investing terms in today's ever changing and complex marketplace. This is the...
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