Authors, educators and successful entrepreneurs wrote this textbook with the primary goal of maximising your chance of entrepreneurial success. It is designed to encourage those wanting to start a business and those who have already begun. It includes guidance, instruction and practical lessons for the prospective entrepreneur. The book focuses on early stage financing of a start-up company, beginning with an emphasis on constructing an effective business plan, including writing techniques...

A group of bikers known in their city not only as one of the best crews but also as causing havoc wherever they go.From illegal street races to owning their businesses, the Zoo Boyz have the world at their fingertips. The decision made by Zu on behalf of the Zoo Boyz puts both his crew and his friendship with Chevy in jeopardy.As the group of five handles different situations, they encounter women they believe will ride for them. When they put trust, lust, ...

The Zoo Boyz face a string of misfortunes in the unfolding story as they try to navigate after Chevy's arrest. As Diamond and the crew fight for Chevy's release, he encounters his own set of issues.With his grandmother hospitalized, an old flame who cannot let go and a new love interest steps into his life. The facade he displayed is now being relieved. Upon discovering that his entire childhood has been a lie, Diamond isn't sure how to cope. Questioning who he tru...

As the Zoo Boyz brotherhood teeters on the brink of collapse, the story unfolds further as Preach grapples with the ultimate choice of siding with the streets or the pulpit.Between trying to be the perfect Preacher's kid and remaining a friend to his brothers, his faith never wavers. During the Zoo Boyz's quest to understand Chevy's inexplicable desire to travel, Preach crossed paths with an individual who would alter the course of his life in ways he never imagine...

You believe in Jesus. You serve Him. But do you truly love Him most?You attend church, serve faithfully, and believe the right things. But something feels quietly off. There is a gap between what you profess and what your heart actually treasures. You love comfort. You love approval. You love the life you have built. None of these things are sinful, but somewhere along the way, they slipped into the place only Jesus was meant to fill. You are not rebellious. You are not walking awa...

After being shot, Foe is now face-to-face with the one thing he's been running from: karma.He is forced to battle his demons from a past that's coming for blood while a secret love emerges.While trying to protect his friendship and the brotherhood of the Zoo Boyz, Foe is also protecting the heart of someone he has unexpectedly fallen for, Zu's girlfriend, Harvey.As the two try to hide what's been brewing, it is only a matter of time before what they...

They say your darkest times are spent alone.Dionysus "Dio" Jackson is off to a fresh start. So he thinks. From his troubled past left behind in California, he has now been sent to New York to spend time with his cousin. The trip to the big city is for growth, but for Dio, it's a place to explore and discover.As Dio navigates his way through the city that never sleeps, neither does he, as he fights his demons from his past and meets new people along the way....

Revised and updated to answer the challenges of a rapidly changing business world, the 4th edition of The Ten-Day MBA includes the latest topics and core business concepts taught at America’s top business schools, from corporate ethics and compliance to financial planning and real estate to leadership and negotiation. With more than 400,000 copies sold around the world, this internationally acclaimed guide distills the lessons of the most popular business school courses taught at ...

In The Little Book That Builds Wealth, author Pat Dorsey—the Director of Equity Research for leading independent investment research provider Morningstar, Inc.—reveals why competitive advantages, or economic moats, are such strong indicators of great long-term investments and examines four of their most common sources: intangible assets, cost advantages, customer-switching costs, and network economics. Along the way, he skillfully outlines this proven approach and reveals how you ...

Turn Your Dream of Starting a Home-Based Business into Reality!It's incredibly easy to start a money-making business right from the comfort of your own home. Millions of people just like you are enjoying the freedom—and extra income—of working for themselves. You can too. In 199 Great Home Businesses You Can Start (and Succeed In) for Under $1,000, home-based business guru Tyler Hicks shows you how to achieve your work-at-h...

The one primer you need to develop your entrepreneurial skills.Whether you're imagining your new business to be the next big thing in Silicon Valley, a pivotal B2B provider, or an anchor in your local community, the HBR Entrepreneur's Handbook is your essential resource for getting your company off the ground.Starting an independent new business is rife with both opportunity and risk. And as an entrepreneur, you're the one in charge: your actions c...

"Do you know what Accounting Noise is? How about Illiquid? Bricks and Clicks? Any idea what GAAP, LBO, RFP, or SOW stand for? Let's face it: You can't survive the corporate jungle today unless you speak the language. It's time to learn!With this easy-to-use, easy-to-understand guide, you will:Learn key business vocabulary and how to use it confidentlyBe able to reference critical terms from all areas of businessLocate more than 1,000 clear definitions