A Manager's Guide to Building a Successful Business
A Manager's Guide to Building a Successful Business

Author: Gary W. Randazzo

Publisher: Business Expert Press

Published: 2013-02-21

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 1606496514

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In today’s world, managers need real market examples to demonstrate the effective use of certain management and marketing principles. This book will give you just that as well as an introduction to programs developed over a 40-year career to help manage all aspects of a business and to develop and execute marketing strategies. You and other managers and executives will utilize this book as a guide to grow an established business or start a new one, and a reference book for unique management challenges as well. It differs from other business books in that it introduces certain management techniques and processes and shows how they are critical to executing successful marketing strategies. Each chapter covers a founding principle of management in Part I and a founding principle of marketing in Part II. The examples used in the book are from large and small organizations in which the author was personally involved. The techniques introduced are based on those studied at most universities, and are used in solutions applied to challenges facing these organizations.

Building a Successful Family Business Board
Building a Successful Family Business Board

Author: J. Pendergast

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2011-03-08

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1137511710

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In Building a Successful Family Business Board , the authors show why private firms need the in-depth expertise and objective feedback that a well-chosen board, including qualified independent directors, can provide, and demonstrates how owners and directors can work together to ensure a long and profitable life for the firm.

Building Trust
Building Trust

Author: Mary Galbreath Shurtleff

Publisher: Crisp Pub Incorporated

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 9781560525141

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The concept of trust may, at first glance, seem odd as a component of an effective business strategy. However, trust is at the heart of how we act in many business situations and how we approach trust can be vital to our success. In this book the benefit of trust is explored as is the damage resulting from lack of trust. In addition, you'll examine the three steps that encourage trust: asking for input and using it; doing what you say you'll do; and delegating effectively.

The First-time Manager's Guide to Team Building
The First-time Manager's Guide to Team Building

Author: Gary S. Topchik

Publisher: AMACOM/American Management Association

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780814400876

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The First-Time Manager Make the transition from team member to team leader Understand the difference between a team and a work group Hold team members accountable Make their teams more productive Manage challenging situations and resolve conflict within a team. Written in an engaging, conversational style, Topchik explains the five essential qualities of a high-performing team: goals and standards; decision making; honest communication; clear roles and responsibilities; and celebrating success. Packed with activities and assessments for both the manager and team members, this is an essential guide for any manager who strives for team-building success.

The Successful Business Plan
The Successful Business Plan

Author: Rhonda M. Abrams

Publisher: The Planning Shop

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 0966963563

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Forbes calls The Successful Business Plan one of the best books for small businesses. This new edition offers advice on developing business plans that will succeed in today's business climate. Includes up-to-date information on what's being funded now.

A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to Building a Great Business
A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to Building a Great Business

Author: Ari Weinzweig

Publisher: Zingerman's Press

Published: 2010-10-15

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 0989349403

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The first in a series of books by Zingerman's co-founding partner Ari Weinzweig examines the basic building blocks of the culture and structure we know now as Zingerman's. These approaches are applicable whether you're running a law office, a library, a restaurant, a record label, a software firm, or an organic farm. They are the behind-the-scenes "secret" stuff that goes into making a very special, sustainable business of any kind. Inc. Magazine calls it one of the Best Books for Business Owners.

The Girls' Guide to Building a Million-Dollar Business
The Girls' Guide to Building a Million-Dollar Business

Author: Susan Wilson Solovic

Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn

Published: 2007-11-07

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0814431852

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Solovic offers frank advice and hard-won lessons including: taking emotions out of the workplace - make business decisions based on what is best for the company, not on your personal feelings; thinking big and bold - believe that you can be successful and be willing to announce your intentions to the world; managing for growth - hire the right people and discover the best ways to keep them; and, never being afraid to take a chance - boost profits by taking financial risks.

An Insider's Guide to Building a Successful Consulting Practice
An Insider's Guide to Building a Successful Consulting Practice

Author: Bruce L. KATCHER Ph.D.

Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn

Published: 2010-03-15

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0814414370

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Whether you’re a beginner just starting up a consulting practice, or a veteran looking for ways to invigorate your existing business, An Insider’s Guide to Building a Successful Consulting Practice is an invaluable resource. Featuring real stories from consultants in diverse industries, the book offers simple yet powerful ways to: Identify a market and narrow your focus • Make a smooth transition from employee to independent consultant • Sell effectively even if you’ve never sold before • Establish visibility through speaking, writing, and networking • Build credibility by leveraging the credibility of others • Set prices based on value • Develop a marketing strategy and divide your time between marketing and delivering your services • Keep plenty of work in your pipeline • Adapt and thrive in any market condition • And much more Complete with the results of an original survey of 200 successful independent consultants, this handy guide provides the kind of real-life advice you need to build a thriving business.

Building a Successful Construction Company
Building a Successful Construction Company

Author: Paul Netscher

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2014-08-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781500680008

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How you can make your construction company more profitable. A 'must read' before you price your next project.Many construction companies fail despite the hard work and knowledge of their managers and owners. Some companies even start well, earning good profits, building successful projects, and the company grows - only for it all to come crashing down, often leaving a mountain of debts behind. So why do construction companies fail? Is it due to bad luck?This book explores important aspects of managing a construction company that impact its success and profitability. Obviously managers should have an understanding of running a business as well as the appropriate technical skills. But, it's usually more than this. The chapters in this book focus on the importance of selecting the right project, how to find projects, tendering correctly, winning the project, delivering the project, avoiding unnecessary costs, increasing revenue, financial and contractual controls, managing the company, the importance of good people, growing the company and ensuring the company has a good reputation.The chapters are set out in an easy to read format, filled with practical tips, which provide a step-by-step guide to growing profits, remaining profitable and running a successful construction company.

What People Want
What People Want

Author: Terry R. Bacon

Publisher: Davies-Black Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780891062165

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What People Want, for the first time, addresses the changing demographics and differences in the workplace to highlight what matters most in employee-manager relationships. Based on first-of-its-kind research that assessed the needs of hundreds of professionals across a variety of industries, Terry Bacon explores in-depth the seven most important needs-for trust, challenge, self-worth, competence, appreciation, excitement, and an ability to develop and sustain an identity of merit.