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Start Right in E-Business
by Bennet Lientz Kathryn ReaE-business occurs when a company has established critical business procedures and activities to support e-commerce transactions. Using this definition, e-commerce is part of e-business--a company needs e-commerce to implement e-business. Utilizing e-commerce, however, does not mean that a company has transformed into an e-business. E-business is implemented only when a company changes its internal procedures to take advantage of the e-commerce technologies.Interest in the evolution ("e-volution") of e-commerce into e-business is a growth field. With the early November announcement that GM and Ford were forming online marketplaces for their suppliers, they placed themselves at the center of new e-business ecosystems that will transform their entire way of doing business. Many firms are increasingly discovering opportunities to move away from simply selling products on the Internet to being able to reinvent their conventional supply chains (as in the auto makers' case) and to being able to offer custom-built products (as Dell Computers does now).
Start Something That Matters
by Blake MycoskieLove your work, work for what you love, and change the world--all at the same time. What matters most to you? Should you focus on earning a living, pursuing your passions, or devoting yourself to the causes that inspire you? The surprising truth is that you don't have to choose--and that you'll find more success if you don't. That's the breakthrough message of TOMS' One for One movement. You don't have to be rich to give back and you don't have to retire to spend every day doing what you love. You can find profit, passion, and meaning all at once--right now. In Start Something That Matters, Blake Mycoskie tells the story of TOMS, one of the fastest-growing shoe companies in the world, and combines it with lessons learned from such other innovative organizations as method, charity: water, FEED Projects, and TerraCycle. Blake presents the six simple keys for creating or transforming your own life and business, from discovering your core story to being resourceful without resources; from overcoming fear and doubt to incorporating giving into every aspect of your life. No matter what kind of change you're considering, Start Something That Matters gives you the stories, ideas, and practical tips that can help you get started. Why this book is for you: * You're ready to make a difference in the world--through your own start-up business, a nonprofit organization, or a new project that you create within your current job.* You want to love your work, work for what you love, and have a positive impact on the world--all at the same time.* You're inspired by charity: water, method, and FEED Projects and want to learn how these organizations got their start. * You're curious about how someone who never made a pair of shoes, attended fashion school, or worked in retail created one of the fastest-growing footwear companies in the world by giving shoes away.* You're looking for a new model of success to share with your children, students, co-workers, and members of your community. You're ready to start something that matters.
Start Thinking Rich: 21 Harsh Truths to Take You from Broke to Financial Freedom
by Brad Klontz Adrian BrambilaIncisive guide to transform your relationship towards money and finally start building real wealth Start Thinking Rich: 21 Harsh Truths to Take You from Broke to Financial Freedom delivers an inspirational, tough-love, and step-by-step guide for readers to finally start building their own legacy of wealth no matter where they're starting from. Filled with proven money-making, saving, and investment strategies, this book helps readers take an honest look at their spending habits, unconscious biases about money, and self-sabotaging money behaviors in order to start living their best lives. Heavyweight institutional finance executive Dr. Brad Klontz and self-made millionaire Adrian Brambila combine their expertise, grit, and firsthand knowledge to provide unparalleled and eye-opening perspective on topics including: Your ideal path to success as either an employee, entrepreneur, or “grinder” Trauma-based psychology that leads to a counterproductive “broke mindset” The value of education in sidestepping common financial pitfalls Steps to increase and diversify income, save what you make, and grow your money in your sleep Start Thinking Rich: 21 Harsh Truths to Take You from Broke to Financial Freedom earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all ambitious individuals who are sick of tepid, uncontroversial, and ultimately ineffective financial advice, and want to cut through the noise to discover highly effective wealth-building moves that are proven to work.
Start Up Wise
by Jonathan ReuvidDo you have a business idea? Do you want to be your own boss? Not sure what steps you need to take before taking the leap and starting on your own? Start-up wise is the solution. Outlining 7 key steps that will set you on the path to running your own business. Covering areas such as registering your company, when to start a business plan, how to secure financing, why market research is important and much more. It’s never too late to set up and start up.
Start Where You Are: Retirement Planning in a Changing World
by Ruth L. HaydenStart where You Are is a delight to read. It’s like sitting down with Ruth and carrying on a warm, lively conversation about ways to transform dreams into reality and bring balance into life, and to take control of our finances. Ruth offers plenty of sensible, no nonsense advice for managing money through the ages. But her passion is helping you create a vision and a realistic plan for achieving the kind of life you want, especially during your later years. Do you want to start mapping out your blueprint for a good retirement? Then I highly recommend Start Where You Are. Chris Farrell, host of Public Television’s Right on the Money and Public Radio’s Sound Money Far from another personal finance tome, Ruth Hayden's book is an inspiring and highly entertaining guide to planning for the rest of your life, however long that may be. While it offers clear guidance in terms of helping readers understand how much money they’ll need in retirement and how to make it last, it goes far beyond that—provoking us to think about what we really want for our lives. The real-life stories she relates make this a very readable hook. Gerri Detweiler, consumer advocate and author of The Ultimate Credit Handbook
Start With Values: How to Build a Life with Meaning and Purpose
by Bradley HookEmbark on a journey of self-discovery—and lead a life of purpose—with practical tools and thought-experiments that reveal how collective and personal values shape our lives.In this powerfully insightful book, author Brad Hook, founder of the Values Institute, brings his years of experience as an executive coach, mentor, and researcher to unpack the extraordinary impact of values in our lives and helps set you on a journey to live with authenticity, courage and passion.Three distinct sections guide you toward understanding your core values and their impact on your decision-making, purpose and daily habits:Discovering Your Values: Tools, lists and thought-experiments to help you find your core values and comprehend how they drive their actions and shape their purposeLiving Your Values: Delves into how well-being can cultivate resilience, supporting values-aligned action even under stressSharing Your Values: Emphasizes the communal aspect of values, fosters you to connect and use your values within a communityWith its blend of theory and practice, the book equips readers with the understanding and tools they need to live a more fulfilling, values-aligned life. It is not just a book but a companion for anyone seeking to enhance their well-being, resilience, and relationships by starting with values.
Start With a Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success
by Adam ContosStrengthen your leadership skills and achieve success at work and at home with advice from a proven business leader In Start with a Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success, CEO of RE/MAX Holdings Adam Contos delivers a powerful exploration of how leaders process information and lead boldly, especially (or even) during times of crisis. Packed with the practical lessons he learned as the leader of one of the most recognized real estate brands in the world, the book shows you how leaders recognize emotion, chaos, and fear and transform those negatives into opportunity. Whether you lead a team of one—yourself—ten, or 10,000 and up, you'll also find actionable advice on: How to develop effective leadership skills by seeking out situations that require you to practice leading Avoiding the experience of becoming overwhelmed by relying on time-tested frameworks to organize your thinking during stressful situations Overcoming fear and self-doubt by recognizing that your doubts are only as powerful as you think they are Perfect for executives, managers, and other business leaders, Start with a Win is an indispensable resource for entrepreneurs seeking to clarify and accomplish their goals.
Start Your Business in 7 Days: Turn Your Idea Into a Life-Changing Success
by James CaanWork for yourself in just one week with Britain's most dynamic entrepreneur'Everybody wants to be an entrepreneur. Every single day of my life I am bombarded by people with pitches. But 90% of new businesses fail, because their founders failed to ask themselves the simplest of questions. I can save you years of wasted time and thousands of pounds of wasted money by giving you the ammunition to ask the right questions, and helping you make the decision that is right for you.I will show you how to spend a maximum of seven days deciding if your idea is workable and bankable. How to say 'I'm in', but equally importantly, to have the courage to say 'I'm out'. How to become your own Dragon.Each piece of advice in this book is based on my thirty years of starting businesses. You will find all the fundamental ingredients for any new company, whatever sector you want to be in, whatever size of business you have in mind, along with the tools to make it work.Answer all the tough questions I am going to get you to ask yourself and you will have a business that genuinely has a chance of success. You can be one of the 10% of businesses that do make it.'- James Caan.James Caan is one of the UK's most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs, having built and sold businesses since 1985. After dropping out of school at sixteen and starting his first business in a Pall Mall broom cupboard - armed with little more than charm and his father's advice - Caan went on to make his fortune in the recruitment industry, founding the Alexander Mann Group, a company with a turnover of £130m. A 2003 graduate of Harvard Business School, Caan's most recent endeavour has been to set up private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw. Caan hit our screens when he joined the panel of the BBC's Dragons' Den in 2007. He is a regular in the national and business press, advises on various Government programmes, and initiates numerous philanthropic projects via the James Caan Foundation.
Start Your Business on a Ramen Noodle Budget: 12 Lessons on Becoming a Young Entrepreneur When You are Broke!
by Felecia Hatcher-PearsonYou don't need millions of dollars to get your business idea off the ground, but you do need to START, with what you have and where you probably are financially-on a Ramen Noodle budget! Think about it: Ramen Noodles are one of the cheapest meals on the planet, but when you get creative and add ingredients you have at your fingertips, you can transform it from an inexpensive meal from your college "glory days" into a "grown-up" gourmet meal. So, if you can get creative with Ramen Noodles, you can get creative with limited resources and overcome any roadblocks to starting your own business. You know you have what it takes to launch a startup. It's time to harness that gritty scrappiness, tap into your network to gather the resources you need to launch your business, and stand out-even with limited funds.Start Your Business on a Ramen Noodle Budget will show you how to:Leverage your limited resources and create your own opportunitiesSet unrealistic goals, with 5 key strategies-including when and why your goals should self-destruct!"Steal from celebrities" and become a media darling-and get tons of free press and social media mentionsDig deep, create a unique niche, and become a major disruptorStart the business you've been dreaming about!Nothing in this book is dry and boring because the secret is in the sauce. The quick-reading, highly informative chapters include such fun titles as"Carpe Noodle" (focuses on doing daily tasks that scare the crap out of you)"Stretching the Noodle" (how to uncover and leverage the resources around you so that you can grow with limited funding)"Beware of the Drunken Noodle" (how to escape the research trap so you can get straight to experimenting and testing your idea)"No One Wants a Boring Noodle" (get comfortable with being uncomfortable, build a niche, create an experience, and get the media fawning over your business!)"Every Noodle Has a Story" (craft a compelling story that engages)AND MORE!Everything you need to get your business going on that Ramen Noodle Budget!
Start Your F.I.R.E.: Financial Independence Retire Early
by Dylin Redling Allison TomAchieve early retirement through financial independence with the F.I.R.E. planLiving your best life someday starts with saving smarter for retirement. Start Your F.I.R.E.: A Modern Guide to Early Retirement can help by giving you the most direct approach to success and security. It's a perfect addition to what you're probably already doing, including a 401(k), Roth IRA, or even a basic savings account.Featuring customizable principles and in-depth insights, this all-in-one retirement plan delivers a clear, concise path to financial freedom through smart spending, low-risk investing, creating multiple incomes, and maximizing savings. Ultimately, this guide can help you take control of your career, your finances, and your life, so you can reach your goals with confidence.Start Your F.I.R.E.: A Modern Guide to Early Retirement includes:Expert advice—Get firsthand insider experience from an author team who have made F.I.R.E. a reality.Essential tips—Get clear, concise answers to your most burning questions about early retirement planning.Helpful tools—Learn how to leverage expense spreadsheets, savings rate tables, and asset allocation charts.Online features—Bonus materials, such as an editable tracking sheet for monthly expenses and a shopping list with resource links.Financial independence and early retirement are within reach—with the F.I.R.E. approach.
Start Your Farm: The Authoritative Guide To Becoming A Sustainable 21st Century Farmer
by Forrest Pritchard Ellen PolishukA totally modern, all-purpose handbook for today’s agricultural dreamers—covering the challenges and triumphs of launching any successful farm—from two leading lights in sustainable farming Do you dream of starting your own farm but wonder where to begin? Or do you already have a farm but wish to become more sustainable to compete in today’s market? Start Your Farm, the first comprehensive business guide of its kind, covers these essential questions and more: Why be a farmer in the 21st century? Do you have what it takes? What does sustainable really mean, and how can a small (as little as one acre) to midsize farm survive alongside commodity-scale agriculture? How do you access education, land, and other needs with limited capital? How can you reap an actual profit, including a return on land investment? How do you build connections with employees, colleagues, and customers? At the end of the day, how do you measure success? (Hint: Cash your lifestyle paycheck.) More than a practical guide, Start Your Farm is a hopeful call to action for anyone who aspires to grow wholesome, environmentally sustainable food for a living. Take it from Forrest Pritchard and Ellen Polishuk: Making this dream a reality is not for the faint of heart, but it’s well within reach—and there’s no greater satisfaction under the sun!
Start Your New Job Succsessfully in a Week: Teach Yourself
by Christine HarveySunday: Starting afreshMonday: Your new bossTuesday: Your new colleaguesWednesday: Your new teamThursday: Your new customersFriday: Your first daySaturday: Your first month
Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business
by Entrepreneur PressDo you dream of spending the day working on your favorite craft? Would you like to make money in the process? If you're ready to take your crafting to the next level, your favorite hobby can become a fun, lucrative, homebased business. Hundreds of thousands of working artisans earn their entire income from the crafts they produce-selling on eBay, at their own online stores, in retail stores, at carts and kiosks, or at craft shows and street fairs. With this expert advice, you can become one of them. This comprehensive guide is packed with useful information from crafts professionals and dozens of resources, such as helpful organizations, publications, software and websites. It covers all aspects of a crafts business: Exploring the market and choosing a profitable niche Setting up a workshop that's conducive to business success Making your products available in retail stores, carts and kiosks, craft shows and other local markets Selling your products on eBay, Half.com, Overstock.com, Amazon.com and other global online marketplaces Advertising and promotion to get the word out about your crafts Record keeping, taxes, accounting and other business essentials
Start Your Own Automobile Detailing Business
by Entrepreneur PressFueled by people's passion for cars, the automobile detailing industry has been on the fast track for more than a decade. With only a moderate investment, a flexible work schedule and the possibility for huge profit, now is a great time to jump in the driver's seat and set out on the road to success. Packed with essential tools and tips, industry experts introduce you to the most popular detailing operations, then take you step by step from gathering your pit crew to learning the latest tools of the trade. In addition to getting a behind-the-wheel look at day-to-day operations, get immediate access to a wealth of information, including: Easy-to-understand descriptions of the three types of detailing operations: mobile, express and site-based A comprehensive resource listing of organizations, suppliers, government agencies and industry professionals Practical work sheets to help calculate costs, keep track of expenditures and stay organized Detailed instructions on marketing and generating new business including building your own website A detailed look at the newest tools of the trade, latest software and office equipment
Start Your Own Bar and Club
by Entrepreneur Magazine Liane CassavoyAn updated edition of the fifth best-selling book of the successful Startup Series, Start Your Own Bar and Club is a comprehensive guide that shows aspiring entrepreneurs how to create the perfect blend of passion and profits within the bar industry. Updated with the latest industry trends, news, and resources, readers learn about the hottest bar and club opportunities including sports bars, night clubs, neighborhood bars, wine bars, and more. The experts at Entrepreneur take aspiring business owners step-by-step through start-up basics including scouting locations, researching their market, and licensing requirements. Eager entrepreneurs learn first-hand from industry experts how to research their market, design an attractive atmosphere, create policies and procedures, woo their patrons and keep them coming back. Also covered is the latest equipment such as new cash register systems and HDTVs, and expanded information on the Special Occupancy Tax, liquor liability insurance, and third-party liability insurance.
Start Your Own Bar and Club
by Entrepreneur PressAre you interested in being the toast of the town, the life of the party-and a successful entrepreneur? Do you dream of designing a fun-filled atmosphere to house friends, family, and other patrons? If so, then the bar/club industry may be for you! Detailing today's hottest bar/club opportunities, including sports bars, night clubs, neighborhood bars, and more, our experts take you step by step, from scouting locations and licensing requirements to creating policies and attracting loyal customers. Use worksheets, checklists, and resource lists to streamline your startup, and efficiently manage day-to-day operations. Plus, gain priceless insight, advice, and tips from already successful bar/club entrepreneurs! Learn how to: Research your target market Find the perfect location Hire a knowledgeable staff Navigate the red tape that accompanies serving alcohol and food Understand the logistics of inventory and equipping your bar Compete with other bars and nightlife venues Keep your clients entertained-and keep them coming back And much more! Start today, and cheers to your success tomorrow!
Start Your Own Bed and Breakfast
by Entrepreneur PressDo you dream of escaping the rat race by becoming the proprietor of your own bed and breakfast inn? The lure of leaving the 9-to5 grind behind to live, work and play in a beautiful home nestled in a resort setting is a powerful one.When you can spend your days puttering about in the kitchen or garden, meeting new people, entertaining guests in a lavish and enviable setting, and collect and income while you're at it, who wouldn't leap at the chance? This guide, based on the experiences of scores of successful B&B operators, will tell you everything you need to know to make that dream a reality in an industry that has experienced 15% growth over the last five years. We give you the nitty-gritty, hands-on tasks, tips and tricks to successful B&B innkeeping. Secrets such as: Finding the right location Buying property Licensing Setting pricing policies Promoting the business Hiring good people Using the internet for marketing Whether you have a spare bedroom or are looking for a small inn, this guide can help you earn a comfortable income by welcoming a steady stream of new friends into your home.
Start Your Own Blogging Business
by Jason R. Rich Entrepreneur MagazineFully revised with new and expanded chapters, Start Your Own Blogging Business delivers the perfect startup guide for online enthusiasts. Providing valuable updates such as the latest forms of blogging including Twitter/micro-blogging, mobile blogging, and video blogging, the experts at Entrepreneur lead aspiring bloggers from planning and publishing their blog to promoting themselves and turning a profit. Also included are an appendix with Ten Proven Ways to Promote your Blog and How to Avoid the Most Common Blogging Mistakes, and a new chapter on creating creating original content to attract new and continuous followers, as well as updated interviews, insight, examples, and tips. Entrepreneurs are presented with new content ideas, fresh ways to promote their blogs, new techniques for generating revenue, and priceless advice from successful bloggers of today.
Start Your Own Blogging Business
by Entrepreneur PressBlog's are still one of the internet's fastest-growing phenomena - and one of the best and easiest ways to make money online. Packed with the latest blog tools, tricks, and up-and-coming trends, this fully revised edition teaches you the ins and outs of creating an eye-catching blog that captures millions of eyeballs and reaps huge financial rewards-all within hours and with little to no financial investment! We'll reveal: The latest forms of blogging including Twitter/micro-blogging, mobile blogging, and video blogging. How you can make money as a YouTube partner and develop a YouTube Channel 10 proven ways to promote your blog How to avoid the most common blogging mistakes Priceless advice from successful bloggers for maximizing profits. How to create new and original content to attract new followers Now you can create your own incredible platform to showcase your thoughts, knowledge, expertise and opinions to millions of web surfers and make money doing it!
Start Your Own Business
by Inc The Staff of Entrepreneur MediaTap into more than 30 years of small business expertise as you embark on the most game-changing journey of your life - your new business. This unmatched guide - the best-selling business startup book of all time - offers critical startup essentials and a current, comprehensive view of what it takes to survive the crucial first three years, giving your exactly what you need to survive and succeed. Plus, you'll get advice and insight from experts and practicing entrepreneurs, all offering common-sense approaches and solutions to a wide range of challenges. Pin point your target market Uncover creative financing for startup and growth Use online resources to streamline your business plan Learn the secrets of successful marketing Discover digital and social media tools and how to use them Take advantage of hundreds of resources Receive vital forms, worksheets and checklists From startup to retirement, millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners have trusted Entrepreneur to point them in the right direction. We'll teach you the secrets of the winners, and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.
Start Your Own Business In A Week: How To Be An Entrepreneur In Seven Simple Steps
by Kevin DuncanSunday: Get started with realistic goals and a detailed business plan, and do your market researchMonday: Learn strategies for building a network of contacts and how to handle meetingsTuesday: Learn how to get the product or service right and increase your marginWednesday: Choose the most effective ways to communicate with customers and prepare useful marketing materialsThursday: Market yourself and your business and learn how to cut the jargon and describe what you do in 30 secondsFriday: Motivate yourself to work hard and ignore distractions and make a good impression as the face of your businessSaturday: Avoid difficulties and problems through using personal planning and business planning tripwires
Start Your Own Business In A Week: How To Be An Entrepreneur In Seven Simple Steps
by Kevin DuncanSunday: Get started with realistic goals and a detailed business plan, and do your market researchMonday: Learn strategies for building a network of contacts and how to handle meetingsTuesday: Learn how to get the product or service right and increase your marginWednesday: Choose the most effective ways to communicate with customers and prepare useful marketing materialsThursday: Market yourself and your business and learn how to cut the jargon and describe what you do in 30 secondsFriday: Motivate yourself to work hard and ignore distractions and make a good impression as the face of your businessSaturday: Avoid difficulties and problems through using personal planning and business planning tripwires
Start Your Own Business on eBay
by Entrepreneur PresseBay has changed the way the world shops. Here's your chance to get in on this retail phenomenon-it's simple and inexpensive to get started. All you need is a computer and a product (or service) people want, and you're well on your way to reaching eBay's hundreds of millions of customers. You can sell almost anything on eBay, from the familiar to the exotic. And you can do it any time of the day or night, making this a great business to start part time. Newly revised and updated with the latest eBay tools and features, this book puts you on the fast track to your own eBay business. You'll learn: Hot tips for attracting interested customers and high bids The latest online marketing strategies The most profitable items to sell online How to spot trends and discover the next hot items Insider secrets from successful eBay entrepreneurs The vital keys to eBay success How to use eBay's ProStores, Trading Assistants, Trading Posts and more to put you a step ahead of your competition More than 750,000 people make a living on eBay. Use this step-by-step guide, and you could become the next eBay PowerSeller!
Start Your Own Business, Sixth Edition
by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, IncTapping into more than 33 years of small business expertise, the staff at Entrepreneur Media takes today's entrepreneurs beyond opening their doors and through the first three years of ownership. This revised edition features amended chapters on choosing a business, adding partners, getting funded, and managing the business structure and employees, and also includes help understanding the latest tax and healthcare reform information and legalities.
Start Your Own Business: Flash
by Vera Hughes David WellerThe books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Start Your Own Business is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to getting your business off the ground.. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover how to give a new business the best chance of success. TURN PASSION INTO PROFIT BALANCE WORK AND HOME LIFE GET ORGANIZED MANAGE FINANCES ENJOY INDEPENDENCE