Straight Talks On Business

Author : Gregory Burges Crabtree,Beverly Herzog
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-13
Category : Small business
ISBN : 0989645231

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Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits! by Gregory Burges Crabtree,Beverly Herzog Pdf

Simple Numbers can guide you to increased business profitability Take the mystery out of small business finance with this no-frills guide to understanding the numbers that will guide your business out of any financial black hole. Author Greg Crabtree, a successful accountant, small business advisor, and popular presenter, shows you how to use your firm's key financial indicators as a basis for smart business decisions as you grow your firm from startup to $5 million (and, more ) in annual revenue. Jargon free, and presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, with plenty of real-world examples, Crabtree's down-to-earth discussion highlights the most common financial errors committed by small businesses, and how to avoid them. You'll be fascinated to learn: Why your numbers are lying to you (and why you are the cause ) How labor productivity is the key to profitability and simplifying human resource decisions Why the amount of tax you pay is your #1 key performance indicator Take advantage of Crabtree's years of experience teaching clients how to build successful businesses by ''seeing beyond numbers'' with this step-by-step guide to increasing your businesses profitability.

Author : Les Dakens
Publisher : Thomson Carswell
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Business enterprises
ISBN : 0779860640

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The Real Deal on People by Les Dakens Pdf

Author : Tom Asacker
Publisher : Paramount Market Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Brand name products
ISBN : 097252908X

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A Clear Eye for Branding by Tom Asacker Pdf

Lucky you! You just sat down on a plane wondering how you are going to conduct a meeting about branding when you get to your destination. Before the plane takes off, you learn that your seatmate is Tom Asacker, a consultant who is known as a catalyst, and a nonconformist.By the end of your plane ride (or by the end of this 150-page, user-friendly book), you will understand how customers bring their own meaning to your brand and how the brand must constantly meet the customer's expectations to stay in its prime.John F. Kennedy said that the enemy of truth is not the lie, but the persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic myth. In A Clear Eye for Branding, Tom Asacker exposes myths on brands and branding and shines light on the truth of business in the new millennium.In this deceptively simple and entertaining book, Asacker demystifies the concept of branding so that executives, small business owners, and entrepreneurs can finally understand, communicate, and evaluate their strategies and organizational initiatives.You'll discover why a brand is not a logo, a promise, or even an experience. And you'll become obsessed with the three most important questions to ask yourself, and your people, in order to succeed in today's hypercompetitive, unforgiving marketplace.You will see branding in new clear ways, with a renewed energy to put everyone in your organization, from the top to the bottom, on the same path to supporting the branding and increasing profitability. Order copies for your whole team and save.Who is Tom Asacker?Tom Asacker is often described as a catalyst, and a nonconformist. He gets paid to provoke people to think about things in ways that are unclouded by the issues they deal with on a daily basis. He is the author of Sandbox Wisdom: Revolutionize Your Brand with the Genius of Childhood. His views have been featured in numerous national and international business and marketing publications, media, and events.Beyond his success as an entrepreneur and author, Tom is a recipient of the George Land Innovator of the Year Award; he holds medical patents and product design awards; and he has been an advisor to startups, nonprofit organizations, and to some of the world's most well-respected brands. He is a frequent speaker on branding, marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation. You can reach him at [email protected].

Author : Linda K. Trevino,Katherine A. Nelson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119194309

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Managing Business Ethics by Linda K. Trevino,Katherine A. Nelson Pdf

Revised edition of the authors' Managing business ethics, [2014]

Author : Randy Komisar,Jantoon Reigersman
Publisher : HarperBusiness
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 006286906X

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Straight Talk for Startups by Randy Komisar,Jantoon Reigersman Pdf

"Straight Talk for Startups memorializes age-old best practices and empowers both experienced and new investment professionals to beat the odds."—David Krane, CEO, Google Ventures "Straight Talk for Startups is filled with real, raw, and fact-based ‘rules of the road’ that you need to know when diving into our ultra-competitive startup world. A must read and a re-read!"—Tony Fadell, Coinventor of the iPod/iPhone & Founder of Nest Labs Veteran venture capitalist Randy Komisar and finance executive Jantoon Reigersman share no-nonsense, counterintuitive guidelines to help anyone build a successful startup. Over the course of their careers, Randy Komisar and Jantoon Reigersman continue to see startups crash and burn because they forget the timeless lessons of entrepreneurship. But, as Komisar and Reigersman show, you can beat the odds if you quickly learn what insiders know about what it takes to build a healthy foundation for a thriving venture. In Straight Talk for Startups they walk budding entrepreneurs through 100 essential rules—from pitching your idea to selecting investors to managing your board to deciding how and when to achieve liquidity. Culled from their own decades of experience, as well as the experiences of their many successful colleagues and friends, the rules are organized under broad topics, from "Mastering the Fundamentals" and "Selecting the Right Investors," to "The Ideal Fundraise," "Building and Managing Effective Boards," and "Achieving Liquidity." Vital rules you’ll find in Straight Talk for Startups include: The best ideas originate from founders who are users Create two business plans: an execution plan and an aspirational plan Net income is an option, but cash flow is a fact Don’t accept money from strangers Personal wealth doesn’t equal good investing Small boards are better than big ones Add independent board members for expertise and objectivity Too many unanimous board decisions are a sign of trouble Choose an acquirer, don’t wait to be chosen Learn the rules by heart so you know when to break them Filled with helpful real-life examples and specific, actionable advice, Straight Talk for Startups is the ideal handbook for anyone running, working for, or thinking about creating a startup, or just curious about what makes high-potential ventures tick.

Author : William Gamble
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1907
Category : Business
ISBN : UIUC:30112068348579

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Straight Talks on Business by William Gamble Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780804763127

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Beyond Bullsh*t by Anonim Pdf

Straight-talk at work! Grumblings in offices everywhere suggest that we crave more, but don't get often enough of it. Beyond Bullsh*t reveals the dynamics of bullsh*t and why it has become the corporate etiquette of choice. It also explains how telling it straight contributes to personal well-being and business success. After decades of research and consulting, Samuel A. Culbert is convinced that straight-talk at work is possible. But it requires more than luck and willing people. Straight-talk is the product of thoughtful, caring relationships, built upon trust and commitment. There's no greater contribution to operational effectiveness and success than conversations in which people with conflicting viewpoints discuss their differences forthrightly. Readers will be engaged and delighted as the text demystifies the obstacles to getting beyond bullsh*t and guides them in developing straight-talk relationships. Further details are available at www.straighttalkatwork.com.

Author : Bob Lutz
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101608081

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Icons and Idiots by Bob Lutz Pdf

When Bob Lutz retired from General Motors in 2010, after an unparalleled forty-seven-year career in the auto industry, he was one of the most respected leaders in American business. He had survived all kinds of managers over those decades: tough and timid, analytical and irrational, charismatic and antisocial, and some who seemed to shift frequently among all those traits. His experiences made him an expert on leadership, every bit as much as he was an expert on cars and trucks. Now Lutz is revealing the leaders-good, bad, and ugly-who made the strongest impression on him throughout his career. Icons and Idiots is a collection of shocking and often hilarious true stories and the lessons Lutz drew from them. From enduring the sadism of a Marine Corps drill instructor, to working with a washed-up alcoholic, to taking over the reins from a convicted felon, he reflects on the complexities of all-too-human leaders. No textbook or business school course can fully capture their idiosyncrasies, foibles and weaknesses - which can make or break companies in the real world. Lutz shows that we can learn just as much from the most stubborn, stupid, and corrupt leaders as we can from the inspiring geniuses. The result is a powerful and entertaining guide for any aspiring leader.

Author : Earl G. Graves
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015041063309

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How to Succeed in Business Without Being White by Earl G. Graves Pdf

From the high-profile founder of the highly successful "Black Enterprise" magazine comes an illuminating guide for the aspiring African-American entrepreneur. Graves uses his own story--which includes careers in the military, real estate, and public service as an assistant to Sen. Robert F. Kennedy--and those of dozens of other black men and women as examples of how to achieve professional success.

Author : Sanjyot P. Dunung
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:30000102931361

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Straight Talk about Starting and Growing Your Business by Sanjyot P. Dunung Pdf

Straight Talk about Starting and Growing Your Business gives you the same innovative tactics successful entrepreneurs use to turn their visions into profitable and sustainable businesses.

Author : Danny Creed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1947398636

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Straight Talk: Thriving In Business by Danny Creed Pdf

Are you just "getting by" in business? Do you want substantial growth? Whether you're a solopreneur who needs the best small business advice or you have a large, established business that needs the best business advice for growth, Straight Talk: Thriving in Business will show you how to skyrocket sales and keep business flowing. This book is for you if you need advice for starting up a business, small business advice for an existing small business, business expansion advice no matter the size of the business, or want the kind of home business advice that keeps profit flowing. Included in the book are valuable bonuses like these: Checklist for Your Start-Up Business Evaluation Leadership Review Task Prioritization Checklist Grass Roots Negotiation Tips A Monthly/Quarterly Business Review Checklist If you want ONE book on building and maintaining a successful business, this is it. Six-time winner of the Brian Tracy Award for Sales Excellence representing the FocalPoint International Business Coach of the Year, Danny Creed understands the issues that business owners and executives face. He's been there and experienced all the good and the bad first-hand. His experience comes from years "on the streets" and "in the trenches" with 14 successful startup businesses to his credit plus over 400 "turn-around" projects. Coach Dan is uniquely qualified to assist the executive, entrepreneur, or sole proprietor business owner. He's been in his client's shoes, so he truly understands their needs.

Author : Cheryl Leitschuh,Cheryl Leitschuh Ed D
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1983949418

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Straight Talk for Smart Business Women by Cheryl Leitschuh,Cheryl Leitschuh Ed D Pdf

What does it take to build a successful small business? Being an entrepreneur is a lonely proposition. Where can you learn the tools, tips, and steps to create, build, and grow a successful, sustainable business? This book is written by a successful woman-owned small business owner with the added expertise of other women-owned small business owners to shorten your learning curve, validate your journey, and provide actionable tools for your success. By reading this book, you will: - Learn easy, actionable tips and techniques you can immediately put into action for your business - Identify where you are on track and what you are missing to continue the success of your business - Validate your personal experiences as you read the stories of the lessons learned from other woman founders of small businesses

Author : Linda Klebe Treviño,Katherine A. Nelson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business ethics
ISBN : PSU:000055337212

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Managing Business Ethics by Linda Klebe Treviño,Katherine A. Nelson Pdf

This text stresses the importance of considering ethics as an issue that can be taught and managed. It provides readers with an understanding of how corporations can positively influence the behaviour of employees.

Author : Becky Blalock
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118744734

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Dare by Becky Blalock Pdf

From a veteran Fortune 500 executive, how women can reach and succeed in top leadership positions Though women hold a majority of the managerial and professional jobs in the workforce, they occupy a mere 14% of C-suite positions at Fortune 500 firms. To break through this stubborn glass ceiling, women must learn to take bold steps when career-defining moments arise. During her 33-year career at Southern Company, a Fortune 500 utility company, Becky Blalock rose to become CIO in a traditionally male industry. Now she offers her own hard-won advice, as well as that of 28 top female executives, to show all aspiring women how to dare to reach the highest tier of leadership and C-suite positions. Includes advice and mentoring lessons from top women business leaders such as: Anna Maria Chávez, CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA; Kat Cole, President of Cinnabon; Carol Tomé, CFO of Home Depot; Dr. Beverly Tatum, president of Spelman College, and Jeanette Horan, CIO of IBM, among many others Features straightforward, honest advice on gaining confidence, speaking up, finding mentors, learning to fail, building a network of allies, managing others, and more Written by pioneering business leader Becky Blalock, with a Foreword by Anne Mulcahy, former chairperson and CEO of Xerox Corporation Dare is must-needed guide for women everywhere, at every level, striving to develop the character, skills, and relationships that deliver greater success in the workplace.

Author : Jack Brennan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004-02-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0471475467

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Straight Talk on Investing by Jack Brennan Pdf

Classic investment guidance for everyone As Chairman and CEO of one of the most respected mutual fund companies in the world, The Vanguard Group, Jack Brennan has made a career out of helping people invest for long-term success. In Straight Talk on Investing, he cuts to the chase and provides readers with sound advice and solid guidance to investing for today and tomorrow, in a bull market or bear market. Starting with a clear explanation of the financial facts of life, Brennan explains that investing is a lot easier than most people think. He shows readers how to develop a financial plan, construct and manage a sensible investment program, and maintain perspective in a sometimes crazy world. Refreshing in its simplicity and honesty, Straight Talk on Investing is a badly needed tonic to the hangover of the bull market of the 1990s. Filled with meaningful guidance for investors from a leading investment luminary, this invaluable resource will help readers make better investment decisions and restore financial faith in themselves, so they can confidently navigate the markets toward their financial goals. Jack Brennan (Wayne, PA) is the Chairman and CEO of The Vanguard Group, the world's second-largest mutual fund company, with $600 billion in assets under management and 15 million shareholder accounts. Mr. Brennan is a frequent guest on financial news programs and is regularly quoted in leading business and personal finance publications, including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. In 2000 and 2001, SmartMoney ranked him as one of the most influential individuals in investing. Marta McCave (Wayne, PA) is a senior financial writer for The Vanguard Group and a former journalist. She was a founding member of the national reporting staff of USA Today and was a contributor to a number of newspapers and magazines before joining Vanguard.