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Digital Intelligence: What Every Smart Manager Must Have for Success in an Information Age | by Sunil Mithas Jan. 21, 2012 | $19.99 | 42900 words | Sample 15% |
| This book is intended for general managers and students who want to improve their digital intelligence or digital IQ. The book espouses the belief that digital intelligence or ITracy is an important competence that global leaders need to have in today’s economy to become more productive and informed members of the society and to enhance the performance of their organizations. | |||||
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Leadership in a Nutshell | by Freddy Davis Jan. 16, 2012 | $3.99 | 18975 words | Sample 20% |
| If you want to be a great leader, it is not enough for you to work your way to the top. You will have develop the qualities that compel people to follow. In this book you will learn how to prepare yourself for leadership and how to exercise leadership in real life. | |||||
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AMS - The next stage in the evolution of IT Outsourcing | by Ernie Zibert Jan. 09, 2012 | $4.99 | 4753 words | Sample 10% |
| This booket reveals the next evolution in the IT sourcing landscape. This is a must read for every IT sourcing professional. | |||||
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Integrated Value Analytics: Introduction to IVA | by Kimberly Callis Jan. 05, 2012 | $9.99 | 3129 words | Sample 10% |
| The Integrated Value Analytics (IVA) model outlines methods and information integration approaches that can significantly improve business performance. The result is a more finely-tuned, closely-linked organization which is more responsive, more proactive, and better able to meet its performance objectives, by considering the potential impact of individual decisions on the company as a whole. | |||||
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Success: The 10 Most Important Lessons in Specialty Store Retailing | by Linda Talley Jan. 02, 2012 | $3.99 | 15433 words | Sample 8% |
| Get the competitive edge by learning what you can do to differentiate yourself and your store. These 10 tips are some of the most useful ideas that can ensure your store’s success. These ideas will differentiate your store from your competitors in order to establish a brand, gain customers and customer loyalty. It’s all about changing the experience you create with your customers. | |||||
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Retail Truths | by Chip Averwater Jan. 01, 2012 | $7.99 | 66037 words | Sample 20% |
| To survive, retailers have to learn lots of critical lessons. While some can be learned in business school, most come only with experience in the school of hard knocks where tuition is high and lessons are brought home with a punch to the gut. Some of the truths you’ll recognize from your own retail experience. As for the rest—save yourself some time, trouble, and expense by getting them here. | |||||
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For The Betterment of The People | by Tim Garrett Dec. 21, 2011 | $4.99 | 21381 words | Sample 15% |
| For the Betterment of the People is a guide to help business leaders create and sustain a workplace culture that is free to succeed - for the benefit of the business ... and the betterment of the people who work for it. Former Honda of America Mftg. CHRO Tim A. Garrett delivers essential advice and insights on how to achieve the success you envision through the power of your people. | |||||
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Save The Drama For Your Mama! A Leader's Guide To Personal Responsibility | by Sheri Mackey Dec. 15, 2011 | $2.99 | 4463 words | Sample 15% |
| Drama is pervasive in all organizations worldwide. Save The Drama For Your Mama! is a short, straight to the point book for leaders (formal or informal) that are looking for a toolbox to help them manage drama within their organizations. | |||||
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Quality Management Integration - Quality in Modern Business | by Warren Alford Dec. 14, 2011 | $7.99 | 42042 words | Sample 10% |
| Quality Management Integration: Quality in Modern Business is for managers who have a basic knowledge of Quality and desire the benefits of implementing a Quality Management System into their business. | |||||
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Quality Auditor Guide - Theory and Application Made Easy | by Warren Alford Dec. 14, 2011 | $8.99 | 38719 words | Sample 10% |
| Auditing has become a profession which is "in demand" throughout the business world. This book contains a common sense approach to audit planning, performance and reporting. It provides systematic methods, valuable tools and easy to understand explanations to streamline any audit process. | |||||
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The Roles and Challenges of Communication in the Workplace | by Eric J. Guignard Dec. 08, 2011 | $1.99 | 2845 words | Sample 20% |
| This article discusses the appropriate roles of communications within the workplace as well as challenges that are caused by poor communications. Topics explored include: Understanding cultural differences, creating positive climate, understanding communication flow, and use as a strategic networking tool. | |||||
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All You Ever Wanted To Know About Starting A Business | by Chic McSherry Dec. 08, 2011 | $2.99 | 42168 words | Sample 8% |
| This is a start-up business book with a difference in that it is focuses exclusively on the small business sector giving advice and practical help from the Big Idea all the way through to the exit strategy. Packed full of no nonsense, money saving ideas and written by a serial entrepreneur with 25 years experience in the SME sector, this is a must read for any budding businessperson. | |||||
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Administration - Unraveled, Revealing a Unified General Theory | by George H McCleskey Dec. 01, 2011 | $3.99 | 28348 words | Sample 20% |
| The Unified General Theory of Administration melds the universal aspects of administration with related knowledge from the allied fields of sociology and psychology into a system of administrative action. It is the natural, rational and unavoidable instrumentality with which economic objectives and functions, in infinite combinations and variety, are implemented through organized human endeavor. | |||||
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Turnaround Strategies for Customer Centric Operations | by Ileana Roman Nov. 27, 2011 | $12.99 | 48797 words | Sample 20% |
| A turn-by-turn guide for leaders who endeavor in operational restructuring of underperforming organizations. The proposed approaches and suggested strategies, tactics, and methodologies, are customer-centric, data-driven, and quality-oriented. This book brings a very structured approach to an otherwise overwhelmingly complex challenge: operational turnaround. | |||||
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No recipes here | by Sergey Diborsky Nov. 25, 2011 | $1.99 | 70229 words | Sample 20% |
| The book is about the role of research in management. How research is helping to bring business to the natural order for him, | |||||
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How to achieve exceptional organisational performance: 12 critical activities to get the best performance out of your people, teams and organisation | by Lightbearer Publishing Nov. 10, 2011 | $14.99 | 31317 words | Sample 15% |
| Published in its "Lessons from experience series" by Lightbearer publications, "How to achieve exceptional organisational performance" is a practice-oriented book written for executives and managers interested in creating sustainable value and tapping into the collective genius, creativity and insight of their employees to create world-class companies fit for people. | |||||
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Ordering IT Services: Would you like CHIPS with that? | by Ernie Zibert Nov. 02, 2011 | You set the price! | 1163 words | Sample 20% |
| This booklet provides guidance to both buyers and suppliers of IT services on how to best manage the relationship. It explains the CHIPS acronym and why you always get CHIPS with an order of IT Services. | |||||
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Customer Service for Managers | by Paul Wallis Oct. 26, 2011 | $9.99 | 9243 words | Sample 20% |
| This is a book about the realities of customer service. It's not intended to provide yet another supply of mouthwash for management science, it's focused on the practical, operational business considerations involved in client relationship management. The intention is to provide meaningful perspectives for front line managers. | |||||
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Strategically Sourcing Electricity in Deregulated Markets | by Rick Ankrum Oct. 17, 2011 | $2.99 | 7046 words | Sample 20% |
| This book describes the process I developed during my 10 years of negotiating and procuring electricity in the deregulated markets in the US. | |||||
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Inside the Minds of Rockstar CEOs | by Capital Digital Media Oct. 10, 2011 | $24.95 | 40239 words | Sample 10% |
| We live in an ever-changing world, and change is growth. In this book, you will discover what makes a great leader great. We have found the mediocre CEOs stay that way because they, for the most part, are not proactive. | |||||
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How Not to Run your Business, A Guide for the Positive Thinker | by Jephtah Lorch Sep. 25, 2011 | $9.99 | 53629 words | Sample 20% |
| The roots of business success lie in our Qualitative decisions. It is about people, their leadership, communications, team work, choices, innovation, markets and execution strategies. Qualitative ideas are quantified and implemented. Rich with examples and a methodology, vast change management experience is shared to improve executive decisions, leadership and determination. | |||||
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How To Build An Advisory Board To Grow Your Business And Increase Your Profits | by The Advisory Board Group Aug. 25, 2011 | $5.95 | 11378 words | Sample 20% |
| This book was written as a guide for small business owners and entrepreneurs on how to effectively build a strategic advisory board AND extract maximum value from it. Advisory boards are a proven and valuable resource for any business and if utilized correctly, can significantly help grow a business and its profits. | |||||
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The Grey Line: Modern Corporate Espionage and Counter Intelligence | by Andrew Brown July 29, 2011 | $9.99 | 119849 words | Sample 20% |
| Corporate espionage is an inescapable reality of the modern global business world. The Grey Line is the comprehensive examination of how modern day private sector spies operate, who they target, how they penetrate secure systems and subvert vulnerable employees. Additionally, the book provides invaluable resources for companies and individuals to use in deterring and defeating corporate spies. | |||||
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Championship in Life and Business | by Howard Ingram July 28, 2011 | $1.99 | 31277 words | Sample 20% |
| Do you have what it takes to be a champion in Life and in Business? This little gem of a book will tell you how! You can become a champion. Yes, you can! | |||||
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The Business Survival Workshop | by Craig Orr July 15, 2011 | $1.99 | 2088 words | Sample 20% |
| Businesses cannot afford the luxury of doing “business as usual†in a recessionary environment it is critical to re-evaluate how your business operates. This document provides you with the template detail to run a Workshop that will help you to create a business survive plan. | |||||
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Millionaire MBA Day 11: Comunication | by Millionaire MBA July 15, 2011 | $0.99 | 8830 words | Sample 20% |
| Transcription of Day 11 of Millionaire MBA Business Mentoring Programme. | |||||
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Millionaire MBA Day 6: Habits & Systems | by Millionaire MBA July 14, 2011 | $0.99 | 9119 words | Sample 20% |
| Transcription of Day 6 of Millionaire MBA Business Mentoring Programme. | |||||
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5 Fabulous Business Fables | by Alex Augenblecq July 04, 2011 | $2.99 | 11986 words | Sample 30% |
| An illustrated humor/business advice book filled with useful insights into today’s hot business topics – from Change Management to Financial Engineering. | |||||
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Efficient Outsourcing - Boost Your Performance with Virtual Assistants | by Mohsin Khawaja June 29, 2011 | $3.00 | 8865 words | Sample 20% |
| Learn how to avoid the same pitfall that over 90% of the people make when they outsource their projects? If you have outsourced in the past and have not met with the desired results then you must read this “best practices†guide. | |||||
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The Enterprise: Mystery Unraveled | by James Seymour June 22, 2011 | $44.95 | 147539 words | Sample 10% |
| Jim Seymour in his book, The Enterprise: Mystery Unraveled, follows with a beginning that leads step-by-step to a fully developed system with accurate data at all levels. Breaking it down so the all sides of the organization can go as far or as long as the need requires, he competently presents the mystery and systematically unravels it to its logical ending. | |||||
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Riptide: The New Normal in Higher Education | by Jenny Holmes June 05, 2011 | $12.95 | 64154 words | Sample 20% |
| This book exposes US Higher Education's Broken Business Model: Proposes No-Frills Public Option Break Graduation Gridlock without busting the taxpayer | |||||
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30 Day GMAT Success 2nd Edition: How I Scored 780 on the GMAT in 30 Days... and How You Can Too! | by Brandon Wu May 29, 2011 | $9.99 | 59037 words | Sample 10% |
| 30 Day GMAT Success lays out a 30 day customizable study plan, helps you to figure out your strengths and weaknesses, and guides you to supercharge your study. "There's a ton of useful information, and it helped me score pretty high on a practice GMAT. Great Book!" Harold Are you struggling to find time to study for the GMAT? Then Brandon Wu's 30 Day GMAT Success is for you. Start today! | |||||
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Finding Cash in Your Business | by Craig Orr May 26, 2011 | $19.99 | 19643 words | Sample 15% |
| This book combined with the Internet enhanced content provides you with the tools to identify areas where you can generate more cash from existing turnover, improve the way your business handles cash, create competitive differentiation, attract additional funding and secure the longevity of your business. | |||||
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Exit Plan For Entrepreneurs | by Henry Jordan May 23, 2011 | $2.99 | 14507 words | Sample 15% |
| This book is for you if you are an entrepreneur ready to take the next step forward and create a plan for future exit and financial security. It is your step-by-step guideline to practical exit written by an experienced entrepreneur. You will find the answers here – real life answers you might not have even considered. | |||||
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The 7 Biggest “Costly†Mistakes Business Owners Make | by Rainmaker Media May 23, 2011 | $7.99 | 29303 words | Sample 15% |
| The 7 Biggest “Costly†Mistakes Business Owners Make And how to make sure your business survives and thrives | |||||
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Survival Skills for Supervisors and Managers | by Roberta Cava April 09, 2011 | $9.99 | 53229 words | Sample 15% |
| Whenever work is delegated to others - the person that is responsible for those tasks being done, is the supervisor. It doesn't matter whether these individuals have the title of supervisor, foreman/woman, manager, lead hand, department head, superintendent, executive or even CEO - if they're supervising others - they're supervisors and need training on how to do so. | |||||
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Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Part II: My Firm | by Patri K. Venuvinod April 08, 2011 | $8.99 | 99171 words | Sample 15% |
| Today, the economic success of a firm or nation depends critically on how well it exploits technology (T), innovation (I), and Entrepreneurship (E). Yet, there are few books addressing TIE-exploitation in a contemporary and academic manner. This textbook is the second part of a trilogy that seeks to fill this gap. This part examines TIE-issues from the viewpoint of an established firm. | |||||
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How to Out-Sell, Out-Market, Out-Promote, Out-Advertise Everyone Else You Compete Against... Before They Even Know What Hit Them | by Paul Gorman April 07, 2011 | $9.99 | 67180 words | Sample 20% |
| Powerful strategies, methods, concepts and techniques to rapidly increase your sales, multiply your profits and skyrocket your personal wealth. "This book is an eye-opener to success and wealth through proven strategies - if you don't feel inspired when you read it, you best check yourself for a pulse!" "The sales from one specific ad increased from £2,000 to £11,000 - I call that spectacular" | |||||
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The Game Of Business And How To Play It | by Paul Gorman March 30, 2011 | $6.99 | 17194 words | Sample 20% |
| The 21 steps to irrefutable success and great personal wealth in business. Tens of thousands of business owners, directors and professionals have taken Paul Gorman's powerful marketing advice and seen their enterprises shoot to the sky in just months (typically 18-36 months). | |||||
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The Restaurant Manager Guide for Standard & Performance Techniques | by Ehab Rashwan March 17, 2011 | $28.00 | 23868 words | Sample 10% |
| Extensive Services Assessment & Quality Measure Format The exclusive methods for fine dining performance with concise beginners manual The Tricks and Techniques of up-selling | |||||
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The Human Resources Management For Restaurant Operation | by Ehab Rashwan March 15, 2011 | $28.00 | 32609 words | Sample 10% |
| The Human Resources Management For Restaurant Operation Includes -Code of Ethics -Disciplinary Procedures -Interview Technique -Employee Performance Assessments Forms -Job Descriptions for all Restaurant Positions | |||||
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The Food & Beverage Standard Operating Procedure. SOP | by Ehab Rashwan March 15, 2011 | $28.00 | 38880 words | Sample 10% |
| The Food & Beverage Standard Operating Procedure SOP and Employee Handbook is A clear step by step easy-to-read formatA well-documented and prepared F & B operation tasks and procedures mostly focus on guest service issues, for prospective and current Managers seeking information the technical aspects & ground rules of F&B operating procedures | |||||
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The 10 Mistakes Businesses Make | by Roger Mendelson March 07, 2011 | $2.99 | 65765 words | Sample 25% |
| Roger Mendelson operates the largest privately owned debt recovery business in Australia with more than 40,000 clients. The 'graveyard end' of the business world has shown him firsthand the common mistakes that many businesses make. Using simple ideas and including real-life business examples, this book is a guide for those serious about creating and building a successful, sustainable business. | |||||
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IT Survival Guide | by David Papp March 02, 2011 | $2.99 | 27802 words | Sample 20% |
| What is the most valuable asset for any business today? Information. Organizations are putting out fires rather than focusing on what is important. Easy-to-understand terms explain to all audiences why information technology (IT) is critical to the success of any organization. This book offers immediate solutions and long-range strategies. Excellent resource to help you put your business on top. | |||||
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Dorm Room to Boardroom | by Darin Gerdes Feb. 15, 2011 | $13.99 | 55744 words | Sample 10% |
| Geared toward those who are transitioning from the classroom to the office, this book offers an invaluable resource that will help you stay ahead of the competition and land the job of your dreams. | |||||
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The Corporate Storyteller: A Writing Manual & Style Guide for the Brave New Business Leader | by Eve Paludan Jan. 17, 2011 | $5.99 | 28200 words | Sample 20% |
| The Corporate Storyteller: A Writing Manual & Style Guide for the Brave New Business Leader by Elaine Stirling cuts through corporate babble and shows you how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and style in the workplace. Elaine Stirling, teacher, writer, and consultant, has distilled years of corporate communication training into a compact, easy-to-read manual. | |||||
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Mind Your Business | by Ray Canfield Jan. 10, 2011 | $4.95 | 10118 words | Sample 20% |
| This business reference, compiled by two veteran entrepreneurs, is a must-read for beginners and a handy reference even for experienced people. Novices and veterans alike learn where to find venture capital if a bank loan is not available, and how to prepare a a dynamic business plan. This book is chock full of examples of both good and bad management, and good and bad leadership styles. | |||||
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Negotiation - Power & Influence | by Drew Okawa Dec. 20, 2010 | $4.99 | 29373 words | Sample 20% |
| The author has negotiated multi-million dollar contracts with ASX listed corporations including major financial, insurance and healthcare organisations. In this body of work, he draws from his experiences to share with you, his insight into negotiations - an integral component of business life. This is a 'how to' guide to negotiations. | |||||
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Coaching in Asia | by We Green Solutions Nov. 28, 2010 | $9.99 | 47143 words | Sample 10% |
| Coaching in Asia is the definitive guide to the principles and practices of empowering personal and organisational change. Whether you're a manager or coach, living in Asia, Europe or elsewhere, Coaching in Asia is packed with case studies and coaching approaches to help you develop greater effectiveness. | |||||
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How to Write a Business Report | by Jennifer Stewart Nov. 04, 2010 | $2.99 | 6129 words | Sample 15% |
| When time is at a premium, reports provide an efficient and effective way to communicate with large numbers of people. Many people break out in a cold sweat at the mere thought of writing a report, and for some it's second only to public speaking on the stress scale, but it needn't be this way. Like everything else in life, it's usually just fear of the unknown. Learn how to write a report now. | |||||