The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, Revised
The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, Revised

Author: Elaine Pofeldt

Publisher: Lorena Jones Books

Published: 2018-01-02

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0399578978

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The self-employment revolution is here. Learn the latest pioneering tactics from real people who are bringing in $1 million a year on their own terms. Join the record number of people who have ended their dependence on traditional employment and embraced entrepreneurship as the ultimate way to control their futures. Determine when, where, and how much you work, and by what values. With up-to-date advice and more real-life success stories, this revised edition of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business shows the latest strategies you can apply from everyday people who--on their own--are bringing in $1 million a year to live exactly how they want.

Running a 21st-Century Small Business
Running a 21st-Century Small Business

Author: Randy W. Kirk

Publisher: Business Plus

Published: 2009-06-27

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 0446562882

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Companies employing 10 persons or less are the economic powerhouse of the twentieth century. Now, the only book of its kind ever published tells you, step by step, how to start your own very small business and keep it running profitably, through the good times and the tough times. Written by a successful businessman and national lecturer, When Friday Isn't Payday: -- Helps you answer that all-important question -- Do I have what it takes to succeed in my own business? -- Clarifies the issues of partnership and involving family members -- Steers you toward the right location -- and tells you how much it will cost to open the doors -- Provides detailed, time-tested strategies for selecting vendors, selling, collecting, planning, goal setting, brain-storming, and problem solving -- Gives invaluable guidance on hiring, firing, training, and motivating employees -- Offers special in-depth sections on advertising, promotion, marketing, and trade shows.

How to Grow Your Business on the Internet
How to Grow Your Business on the Internet

Author: Vince Emery

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 724

ISBN-13: 9781576101711

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Written for businesspeople, this best-selling book tells how to plan; start, and expand your business on the Internet and the Web. It gives you step-by-step instructions, tested by thousands of people who read this book's earlier editions and applied its strategies for their own companies.

How to Sell Anything to Anybody
How to Sell Anything to Anybody

Author: Joe Girard

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2006-02-07

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0743273966

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Joe Girard was an example of a young man with perseverance and determination. Joe began his working career as a shoeshine boy. He moved on to be a newsboy for the Detroit Free Press at nine years old, then a dishwasher, a delivery boy, stove assembler, and home building contractor. He was thrown out of high school, fired from more than forty jobs, and lasted only ninety-seven days in the U.S. Army. Some said that Joe was doomed for failure. He proved them wrong. When Joe started his job as a salesman with a Chevrolet agency in Eastpointe, Michigan, he finally found his niche. Before leaving Chevrolet, Joe sold enough cars to put him in the Guinness Book of World Records as 'the world's greatest salesman' for twelve consecutive years. Here, he shares his winning techniques in this step-by-step book, including how to: o Read a customer like a book and keep that customer for life o Convince people reluctant to buy by selling them the right way o Develop priceless information from a two-minute phone call o Make word-of-mouth your most successful tool Informative, entertaining, and inspiring, HOW TO SELL ANYTHING TO ANYBODY is a timeless classic and an indispensable tool for anyone new to the sales market.

What If It Does Work Out?
What If It Does Work Out?

Author: Susie Moore

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2017-11-15

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0486816494

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Transform your hobby or talent into a side hustle that will provide you with inspiration, fulfillment, and a fortune. This book is the energetic motivational injection to help you overcome your fears and doubts.

Managing an Effective Operation
Managing an Effective Operation

Author: Eddie Fowler

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-04-03

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1136008586

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All managers have a responsibility for the successful operation of their business. Managing an Effective Operation shows how you can effectively: * set departmental objectives within the context of an organisation * measure the competitive advantage of your business * manage the operational task * balance resources and demand * develop facilities and systems to ensure quality * achieve continual improvement * accomplish change management * manage your time Throughout Managing an Effective Operation, practical illustrations and examples are used to show you how to achieve high operational standards, quality performance and maximum profit. Managing an Effective Operation is designed to provide underpinning knowledge and understanding required for any competency based management course. It is based upon the Management Charter Initiative's Occupational Standards for Management NVQs and SVQs at Levels 4 & 5 and is also particularly suitable for managers on Certificate and Diploma in Management programmes, including those accredited by BTEC. Paul Graves is a Managing Consultant at Sundridge Park Management Centre. Eddie Fowler is an independent consultant and an Associate of Sundridge Park.

Supporting Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age
Supporting Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age

Author: Salvatore DiVincenzo

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2017-09-07

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13:

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A timely reference for all public librarians who serve the business community in libraries, regardless of size or location—from small rural outposts to bustling big-city branches. Serving communities today entails serving businesses—in particular, local businesses, entrepreneurs, and those looking to become entrepreneurs. Understandably, many librarians are not prepared for this role, and as a result feel uncomfortable in it. Supporting Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age: The Public Librarian's Toolkit explains how librarians and libraries can better serve the business community, offering specific guidance on everything from information resources—including books, databases, and free online sites—to programming, special events, marketing, and outreach. Readers will gain insight into key topics ranging from embedded business librarianship, virtual business librarianship, and government documents to seminars, one-on-one appointments, and trade shows. Providing invaluable guidance based on the authors' real-world experience and research as well as interviews with librarians in all sizes of libraries around the country, this book offers practical, actionable advice and proven best practices for serving local business owners and entrepreneurs.

Get Growing
Get Growing

Author: Dean Seddon

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2024-02-09

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 1394205856

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Get more clients, grow your business faster, and spend less time selling! Are you new to getting clients online? Are you struggling with building your crowd and converting them into clients? Are you tired of having to sell? Do you feel like nothing is working? A common challenge for expertise-led businesses is the struggle to market themselves, leaving them frustrated with their stagnant growth and ineffective marketing and sales strategies. In Get Growing, Dean Seddon shows you what really works when it comes to sales and self-promotion. The founder of the fastest-growing business consultancy in the UK, Dean has helped thousands grow their brands and expand their reach, ranging from individual freelancers to international corporations like Amazon, Mastercard, and Microsoft. You don’t need to have a big budget or spend all your time harassing people for sales. Using Dean's simple and scalable methods, you can attract the right audience and convert them into paying customers. Filled with proven ways to grow your business, real-life stories, illustrative examples, and practical applications, this comprehensive guide: Offers practical advice for building awareness, belief, and relationships to eliminate ‘"selling" Explains packaging your services and expertise based on value, not price Features step-by-step guidance on leveraging social selling and personal branding to accelerate growth Provides methods for consistently increasing revenue without cold-pitching, expensive ads, or complex funnels Dean Seddon's foolproof process teaches you to leverage your time and build an audience of people who need what you sell. Get Growing is essential reading for all business owners who feel overwhelmed and confused when it comes to marketing their services and expertise.