Don’t you think it would have been great if someone whom you trust could be with you from the very first day of your entrepreneurial journey? Finance is regarded as the lifeblood of business, and believe me, with every passing milestone of your business, you will realize this fact even better. This book shall prove to be a long-term knowledge partner in your growth trajectory. Small and medium businesses (SMEs) always face difficulties, at least, in the initial one to three years to have a...

In a world where legal procedures often feel overwhelming, this book serves as a crucial guide for every citizen. Drawing from extensive professional experience, the author simplifies the essential knowledge and procedures needed to pursue legal action. The book provides clear, practical insights into the legal system, from filing a complaint to navigating a trial, all in accessible language. It categorizes common offenses, rights, and legal procedures for easy reference, helping readers u...

This book introduces the emerging areas of laser-based manufacturing such as additive manufacturing (AM) of metal matrix composites (MMCs), joining of hard-to-weld superalloys, damage-free machining of fiber-reinforced composites, surface properties enhancement using cladding techniques, and modeling and simulation of laser beam manufacturing techniques. Laser Applications in Manufacturing provides a quick guide for researchers and academicians to recent advancements in the develo...

The 21st century has witnessed massive changes around the world in intelligence systems in order to become smarter, energy efficient, reliable, and cheaper. This volume explores the application of intelligent techniques in various fields of engineering and technology. It addresses diverse topics in such areas as machine learning-based intelligent systems for healthcare, applications of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, intelligent data analytics techniques, intelligent ne...

This book provides details on various micro and precision manufacturing and finishing operations performed by conventional and advanced processes, including micro-manufacturing of micro-tools and precision finishing of engineered components. It describes the process mechanism, principles and parameters while performing micro-fabrication and precision finishing operations. The text provides the readers with knowledge of micro and precision manufacturing and encourages them to explore the fu...

Fourth International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Competitive Strategies targets state-of-the-art as well as emerging topics pertaining to information and communication technologies (ICTs) and effective strategies for its implementation for engineering and intelligent applications.

Is your big idea losing ground because you lack capital? Learn how to secure the funds you need to grow and thrive.Unsure where to start when it comes to financing? Want to lessen the personal risks of that entrepreneurial leap? Ready to expand but lacking the cash flow to hire new employees? As a Certified Treasury Professional and MBA holder in finance and marketing, Ambro Blackwell has spent over seventeen years guiding small business owners toward success. And now he's here to ...

Our personal space is dear to us all. We live our lives in full public view on social media - posting photos of the food we just ate or even expressing intimate feelings for our loved ones - but there are still things we would rather not share with the world. Indeed, it is privacy that sets man apart from the animals who must stick together in the wild for their own safety. But mankind was not born private. Our primitive ancestors too lived in large groups, every member of which knew all t...

Microfabrication and precision engineering is an increasingly important area relating to metallic, polymers, ceramics, composites, biomaterials and complex materials. Micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) emphasize miniaturization in both electronic and mechanical components. Microsystem products may be classified by application, and have been applied to a variety of fields, including medical, automotive, aerospace and alternative energy. Microsystems technology refers to the products as...

This book gathers high-quality peer-reviewed research papers presented at the International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Networking (IC-ICN 2023), organized by the Computer Engineering Department, Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, on February 24–25, 2023. The book includes innovative and novel papers in the areas of intelligent computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, fuzzy logic, natural language processing,...

They say that numbers don’t lie, but what if you can’t even read them? Discover how great managers use financial data to guide decisions.Financial analysis reports, budgeting reports, forecasting and measuring reports--sometimes they all run together, don’t they? The Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers is here to help.This new edition of a business classic demystifies finance and accounting and gives managers the tools th...

Opinions are like flare, which can turn either way: they can spread like wild fire or encapsulate themselves within the bounds of personal integrity, and thus illuminate. I started writing opinions in the year 2008 through my blogs. I admit at times I did go wild with unsubstantiated accusations and surmises, leading to risky speculations and irresponsible opinions. Recently, I published a comprehensive book of my writings entitled "Writings @ Ankur Mutreja", and the present book is a shor...