When it was announced in late 2000 that Jeff Immelt would be taking the helm of GE, some skeptics were quick to voice their reservations about the future of the company after Jack Welch.
Business Lessons from the Renaissance Master of Gaining and Maintaining PowerGenerally considered the father of modern political scienceand political ethics in particularNiccol di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was a Renaissance Italian writer, philosopher, humanist, historian, politician, and diplomat.
Turn Innovative Ideas into Products and Services-and Manage and Control Them Using Project Management ToolsThe first book to integrate project management and product development, Project Management in New Product Development shows you how to manage the translation of ideas into new products and services and get them to market cheaper, better, and faster using advanced project management tools and techniques.
Make Consulting Your Dream Job-On Your Own TermsWhen you start your own consulting business, you can be your own boss, set your own hours-and make big profits!
An advertising hall-of-famer and business legend reveals the secrets of his successBest known for conceiving the idea of outdoor advertising, Karl Eller embodies the spirit of American entrepreneurship at its finest.
Proven tools for solving today's most persistent entrepreneurial headaches--and keeping the focus on business growthOperating a small business presents entrepreneurs with a continuing series of problems that need to be solved--and, usually, the smaller the business, the bigger the problems.
*Describes the costs, benefits and necessity of networking*Reviews software networking tools that save money for small-time operators*Summarizes business expenses and savings to help a prospective user choose their office setup*Offers criteria for deciding on distribution media*Compares wireless versus wired connections*Includes important, practical information about security, viruses, and backing up
Top professionals reveal the keys to their incredible successWhat personal and professional attributes seem time and again to propel successful people to the top?
For all who dare to go off the beaten track, this is the inspirational, power-packed playbook for transforming your life and your world-from a young, Black social entrepreneur whose dorm-room tech startup has helped millions pay for college and access unprecedented opportunity.
A Wall Street Journal BestsellerA prescriptive and timely guide to finding success and happiness without a college degree by Ken Rusk, the Ohio-based entrepreneur and million-dollar ditch digger who believes it is time to celebrate the possibilities and financial opportunities that a Blue-Collar life can bring.
A disturbing portrait of a modern American family'Imagine Richard Yates becoming fascinated by Donald Antrim before writing Revolutionary Road and you'll have some idea of Love Orange.
Highly Commended of the Best Mixed Media Book category in the Creative Book Awards 2024Highly Commended at The Business Book Awards Featuring Tatty Devine, HemingwayDesign, Craft Scotland and moreMaking a Living has been carefully crafted to support anyone looking for practical, hands-on advice and inspiring stories to motivate them to make their dream business into a reality.
*THE SUNDAY TIMES BUISNESS BOOK OF THE YEAR*The remarkable inside story detailing the rise and fall of WeWork, perfect for readers of Too Big to Fail, The Smartest Guys in the Room, Liar's Poker and Apple TV's WeCrashedReaders are loving Billion Dollar Loser 'Incredible story' 'Would recommend this book to anyone.
The number one Wall Street Journal Business Book Bestseller and Top 10 New York Times Bestseller'A must-read for anyone who wants to start a business, grow a business, or be inspired by those who do' - Adam Grant, author of Originals Based on the highly acclaimed NPR podcast, How I Built This with Guy Raz, his book offers priceless insights and inspiration from the world's top entrepreneurs on how to start, launch and build a successful venture.
Discover the secret behind how Israel, a tiny country with the highest concentration of start-ups per capita worldwide, is raising generations of entrepreneurs who are disrupting markets around the globe and bringing change to the world.
Silver Winner--Tops Sales World's Best Sales and Marketing BookRevealed: the winning blueprint for making deals like The Oracle of OmahaWarren Buffett didn't become the world's third wealthiest individual on his investing instincts alone.
Serial entrepreneur Christiane Lemieux describes the new rules of entrepreneurship and business, arguing that visionary startups leverage the concept of "e;frictionless"e; to beat their competitors.
NATIONAL BESTSELLERNinja Future is an essential read for businesses and individuals striving to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving world: Gary Shapiro, the president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, casts his eye toward the future, charting how the innovative technologies of today will transform not only the way business is done but society itselfDuring his more than three decades at the head of the Consumer Technology Association, Gary Shapiro has witnessed, and been a part of, one of the most extraordinary periods of technological change in human history.
2018 Revised EditionBitcoin has made early investors like the Winkelvoss twins millions in a matter of minutes in the past year and has the potential to transform the financial landscape.
The subject of design thinking is the rage at business schools, throughout corporations, and increasingly in the popular pressdue in large part to the work of IDEO, a leading design firm, and its celebrated CEO, Tim Brown, who uses this book to show how the techniques and strategies of design belong at every level of business.
America is the ultimate start-up venture - and these are the heroes who made it happenThe history of the United States is, to a remarkable degree, the story of its entrepreneurs, those daring movers and shakers who dreamed big and risked everything to build better lives for themselves and their fellow Americans.
Four-time New York Times bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk offers new lessons and inspiration drawn from the experiences of dozens of influencers and entrepreneurs who rejected the predictable corporate path in favor of pursuing their dreams by building thriving businesses and extraordinary personal brands.
The entrepreneurial co-founder of Plum offers insights about launching and growing a business while maintaining a fulfilled life in this practical guide.
The authors of the bestselling Competing on Internet Time (a Business Week top 10 book) analyze the strategies, principles, and skills of three of the most successful and influential figures in businessBill Gates, Andy Grove, and Steve Jobsoffering lessons for all managers and entrepreneurs on leadership, strategy and execution.
A Wall Street Journal BestsellerOne of the stars of Bravos hit series Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles reveals his trade secrets, offering aspiring entrepreneurs and established professionals tips and insights to help them outsmart the competition.
