Two successful entrepreneurs offer a no-nonsense guide to the qualities that make people suited to starting their own businesses.In today's world of startup companies, entrepreneurs are disrupting industries and fueling the economy like never before. It's an exciting life where no day is quite like the next. But along with the adventure comes a lot of uncertainty, and not everyone is suited to the entrepreneurial life. So, what does it take?In Self Empl...

Fully revised and expanded for the first time in a decade, this is Guy Kawasaki's classic, bestselling guide to launching and making your new product, service, or idea a success.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, small-business owner, intrapreneur, or not-for-profit leader, there's no shortage of advice on topics such as innovating, recruiting, fund raising, and branding. In fact, there are so many books, articles, websites, blogs, webinars, and conferences t...

We all know that meetings suck, right? You hear it all the time. It's the one thing that almost everyone in business can agree on. Except it's not actually true. Meetings don't suck—we suck at running meetings. When done right, meetings not only work, they make people and companies better. In Meetings Suck, world renowned business expert and growth guru Cameron Herold teaches you how to use focused, time effective meetings to help you and your company soar. This book shows you immediately ...

From award-winning entrepreneur, inventor, and business owner Stephen Key comes the highly anticipated follow-up to his bestseller One Simple IdeaStephen Key is back, and he’s delivering a proven, straightforward process for starting, growing, and running a business—without the need for an MBA or millions of dollars in funding.Key draws on his own experience as a billion-dollar inventor to offer how-tos and other takeaways you can use to get off th...

New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller" Promote Yourself is a perfect read for young people starting their 'real' job, or veterans who want to up their game."--Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of To Sell Is Human and DriveHow people perceive you at work has always been vital to a successful career. Now with the Internet, social media, and the unrelenting hum of 24/7 ...

Discover the principles, practices, and insider secrets of paid professional speaking success in 77 instant-access “microchapters” that will help you market your smarts, monetize your message, and dramatically expand your reach and revenue.For thought-leading CEOs, executives, consultants, and entrepreneurs, the true test of your personal brand comes down to one simple question: When you speak, do people listen?In Do It! Speaking, nationally-acclai...

Learn how to create a customized, memorable presentation; feel more prepared and confident; and engage and entertain even the most challenging audience.Author Jason Teteak gives you fifty immediately actionable techniques that apply to beginners as well as seasoned presenters, and cover all areas from content creation to delivery skills to audience management. Rule the Room can help you solve every presentation challenge with practical, step-by-step guidanc...

When the world’s biggest brands want to sharpen their digital marketing strategy, they call Neil Hoyne – Google’s Chief Measurement Strategist and Senior Fellow at the Wharton School. In his first book, he offers a simple, research-backed playbook that anyone can use to find their best customers and develop relationships that last.Under pressure for quick results and facing fierce marketplace competition, too many marketers are boxed into spaghetti-to-the-wall form...

To ace a job interview, you need to give the right answers— and ask the right questions.101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview is for every job candidate who thinks "Do you have any questions for me?" marks the end of an interview. In Ron Fry's view, it marks the beginning of the last, and perhaps most important, interview phase, one that's so important that failing to properly prepare for it can undo all your hard work, including providing g...

THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR THE RIGHT SITUATION—EVERY TIMEWhen it comes to sales presentations, every word counts—but who has the time to craft perfect presentations all the time?You do—when you have Perfect Phrases for Sales Presentations. This go-to guide is exactly what you need to streamline this critical process. With hundreds of ready-to-use, time-saving phrases for delivering a winning sales presentation, this concise guide provides the ideal langu...

Build a million-dollar business out of untapped referrals!Alan Weiss has taught thousands of people how to put their expertise to work through consulting, speaking, and coaching. Now, in Million Dollar Referrals, he takes it to the next level, giving you the tools to leverage relationships with current clients—and grow your business exponentially. Million Dollar Referrals reveals Alan Weiss’s powerful system for cultivating relationships and gener...

Create systems that run every aspect of your business-so you don't have to.You didn't start your business just to become a slave to it, but how do you get things done the way you want when you're not there? Self-made millionaire and entrepreneurial expert Brad Sugars shows you how. Brad walks you step-by-step through the entire process of systemizing your business. Discover how to:Recognize the ways systems can dramatically increase productivity and p...