Building Small

As a former aerospace scientist, Fortune 500 executive, chief innovation officer of two major companies, inventor and software entrepreneur, David Murray has made a living by coming up with new and innovative ideas. In Borrowing Brilliance he explains the origins and evolution of a business idea by showing you how new ideas are merely the combination of existing ideas.

You check email the moment you lift your head off the pillow in the morning. You bring work with you on vacation, sneak glances at your smart phone during family dinners, and take business calls and texts at your kid's sports games. It's as if you've been forced to make a choice between your company or your life, sacrificing time for yourself and family for the sake of career success. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Whether you're a solar sales professional, facility manager, engineer, or clean energy entrepreneur, Wired for Sun is your go-to guide for navigating the complex world of commercial solar development. Written by industry veteran Tim Montague, host of the Clean Power Hour podcast, this comprehensive playbook demystifies every step of the solar project development process—from qualifying leads and conducting site assessments, to modeling cash flow, navigating policy incentives, and closing deals.

Your future as a well-paid professional within a service-based industry is in serious jeopardy. Whether it be real estate, mortgage, insurance, wealth management, or similar, it is time to pay attention to what is happening. Little by little, your customers are warming up to the easy, safe, convenient and non-committal benefits of your complete or partial replacement by ever-advancing technology offerings. I introduce to you a new, or alternative method, The Upstream Model, which allows you to leverage the pros of cold-market (scalability) with the pros of warm-market (relationships).

Tiny homes aren’t for everyone. Living in a tiny home is a passion that some people just don’t have, but you do! Tiny homes have become so popular because it creates a simple way of living. Not only are they so much cheaper than building a standard house, but they have more authenticity, more personality, and double the fun! Venturing into real estate can be hard but with tiny homes, it can be as simple as one, two, three! You are probably out there in the world trying to find ways to build your wealth.

Running a business can be discouraging, overwhelming, and lonely. Everything looks good from the outside, but on the inside, you’re struggling to take your business to the next level while still living your best life. What you need is a holistic strategy for running a stable company that makes money and allows you to sleep well at night. This might seem like a fairy tale, but it’s not. After years of research and honing their strategies, Kathryn and Michael K. Redman have developed a framework that offers you the dream with the means of implementation.

You've got the product, the passion, and the grit to build a business. But none of that matters if no one notices. That's where this book comes in. Building Isn't Enough: The Rest of the Equation for Entrepreneurs reveals the missing piece: marketing that actually moves the needle. This sharp, actionable guide blends strategic insights, clear frameworks, and practical playbooks to help you market smarter today.

In The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and culinary innovator Erin Wade shares her inspiring and often hilarious journey of leaving her corporate lawyer job to open a hit mac and cheese restaurant, taking you through the challenges and victories that paved her path to success. By sharing the lessons that helped her sell millions of dollars in cheesy carbs, she delivers the tools you need to create change and surpass all your expectations.

What defines a refugee, in spirit and substance? What are the qualities and characteristics of those who have fled their native lands, under threat of death and persecution, to start a new life? What do leaders and investors need to know in order to facilitate better business decisions and increased social sensibility? Intent on changing perceptions and redirecting misunderstandings, The Refugee Advantage offers a research-based yet personal insight, challenging misconceptions surrounding refugees by showcasing them as the accomplished business owners and community contributors they truly are.

Read by the author. Pinky Cole—founder of the wildly successful restaurant chain Slutty Vegan—takes you back to your moments that seemed hopeless to help you discover how filled with possibility they really were. We've all been told we can't do it. That we're not enough. That we grew up in...

In Launching & Building a Brand for Dummies, Amy Will covers everything from crafting a powerful brand identity and planning that all-important launch to being prepared to scale up as you begin to take off.

Princess Shenette Zachary’s Reach Your Dreams Through Child Care is a powerful, well-thought-out, and insightful guide on ‘making it’ in the child care industry. It x-rayed, in depth, the conscious steps to building a child care empire.Without blandishment or compromise, she has unraveled the key to reaching your dreams through child care. Thanks to her firsthand experience, she meticulously broke each stage into sizable bits that can be easily comprehended by all - both beginners and professionals alike.

Do you want to start an online business with massive growth potential and little upfront cost? Look no further! Print-on-demand business model is a top choice! Imagine starting a global e-commerce business with minimal investment yet unlimited potential. No huge upfront costs, no inventory dramas, and no overstock nightmares! Gone are the days of creating an intricate supply chain, handling the production of your merchandise, or even worrying about shipping your products.

Throughout his career, Raphael Collazo has helped business owners identify, analyze, and ultimately purchase commercial real estate for their business operations. However, after guiding many through the process, he realized how little his clients knew about acquiring commercial real estate.

Have you ever dreamed of turning your love for dogs into a thriving business? Starting a dog walking business can be a fulfilling and profitable endeavor, but navigating the path from passion to profit isn't always straightforward. Many aspiring entrepreneurs face challenges such as understanding local regulations, attracting clients, pricing services competitively, and managing day-to-day operations. This book offers a comprehensive guide for dog lovers who are eager to start their own successful dog walking business.

In his latest book, “Before You Sell That Building”, Raphael dives into the strategies business owners must follow to maximize the final sales price of their commercial property. In this step-by-step guide, you will learn which exit strategy best aligns with your future business goals, how to identify and work with an all-star commercial real estate agent, and more!

An ordinary leader is someone who leads a small organization or team that is doing great things. They manage the majority of the world's workforce, but they don't lead large corporations or big government agencies. Ordinary leaders are rarely written about in books or quoted in magazines. They are, however, important. Maybe not globally, but in their own realm of influence, their leadership makes a difference.

Are you new to a board and have no idea what’s expected of you? Do you know what a board’s seven key responsibilities are? Do you know what your relationship with the Executive Director should be? If not, this book is for you. So many board members—especially of small nonprofits—want to...

There are many different approaches you can take when building a personal brand, however, sometimes, you just need to stick to something and be consistent with that game plan and that one only. This is why Personal & Business Branding was created - so you can get the head start you deserve and blow up your brand.

Learn the tricks and tips on how to analyze big apartment buildings. In this 47-part book, we go over line item by line item to discover how to find data and understand how the data relate to your projects. This will give you the framework of the financial DNA of any building, any size.