Small Business & Entrepreneurship

E-supply chain reveals how compaies can form the necessary business alliances to combine two of the most versatile and effective business tools of the new century : the power of supply chain and the Internet. The authors detail how the e-supply chain network evolves to become a global "value chain c... More

Peter Drucker is the man who The Economist calls ‘the greatest thinker management theory has produced’. He is particularly noted for his uncanny ability to spot trends years, sometimes decades, ahead of other management thinkers. He has had a pivotal effect on management thinking and practice ar... More

The extraordinary breakthrough management program--heralded by GE, Motorola, and AlliedSignal--that is sweeping corporate America with its unprecedented ability to achieve superior financial results. Six Sigma is the most powerful breakthrough management tool ever devised, promising increased market... More

Tom Peters has for twelve years been telling business that the rules have changed. Now he goes farther in The Tom Peters Seminar, the first in an exciting new series of original paperback books aimed at helping everyone - Fortune 500 chairmen, middle managers trying to hold on to their place on the ... More

There are hundreds of daily opportunities for talking up a business, and this helpful and informative resource details how to make word-of-mouth work and how to identify and make the most of every chance to promote and grow a business without spending a fortune on expensive advertising. The importan... More

Need to promote your business? Of course you do. But you donot need to hire an expensive copywriter or publicrelations agency. With the help of this book you can write your own promotionalmaterial that is effective, looks great and does not cost a fortune. Whether youare just starting out, or you ha... More

Whether you are engaged in professional services, consultancy or research, knowing how to write a tender is an essential business skill.Bids, Tenders and Proposals provides expert guidance on how to win services and consultancy contracts, research awards and government funding through competitive te... More

The effective management of facilities can significantly improve business productivity. In this textbook the authors provide an overview of facility economics and outline the way in which businesses and facility managers can get better value from their physical assets. Students on facilities managem... More

The workforce today is made up of more diverse groups than ever before. With so many applicants to choose from, hiring managers are challenged to select the best people for their job openings. The hiring process, however, has remained essentially the same-usually, a vacancy notice is sent out, poten... More

Why Customers Don't Do What You Want Them To Do ignores gimmicks and tricks to show you specific actions that will dramatically raise the odds of your customer doing the "buying things"-and placing the order. Written by internationally acclaimed author and sales coach Ferdinand Fournies, this result... More

As organizations change and become more complex. The needs to engage the creative energies of workforces become increasingly important. Employee loyalty and commitment is essential to the success of every business. And in today's market where workers are more mobile that ever, many consider job-hopp... More

In Justin Herald's straightforward and confident style, this book describes how the author turned $50 into a $25-million business in seven years without ever going into debt or borrowing money-and without a business degree. Aspiring entrepreneurs are shown Herald's secrets, which include creative, i... More

The person who most needs the information from a performance Information measurement system is the person doing the work. Prompt or even real-time feedback to a water can result in an immediate modification in the manner of working that can lead to better results. Ironically, in practice, the line w... More

This inspiring, timely and pragmatic study shows leaders and managers how to find and inspire passionate people, with a focus on deeply-held core values, mutual trust, and a common vision. It puts “Passion” in a whole new light and explains how focusing on this one feature can transform a merely... More

A11 public and private limited companies are required by law to appoint a company secretary. With a wide range of responsibilities, they are effectively a company's chief administration officer. If you are setting up a company or will be acting as the company secretary, this fully revised new editio... More

This complete handbook to taking the plunge into self-employment presents the necessary tools needed to plan and begin a solo venture. Combining inspirational advice and practical strategies, the habits and behaviors of successful self-employees are discussed along with time management, networking, ... More

An honest story told with enthusiasm and deep knowledge of what must be done. Anyone trying to transform a vast organization from mass production to lean thinking will find a wealth of lessons here on what to do and when to do it. James Womack 'In this very readable book about lean manufacturing, Jo... More

Gainsharing is an incentive system that rewards that employee for improving the performance of their organization by promptly sharing the value of that improvement between the employees and the organization on a predetermined formula. Gainsharing would not continue to exist without its thoroughly de... More