Running Business

The Long Run begins with the story of Ben Andrews and his quest to become one of America's top milers, a quest that starts strongly, but seems doomed when he later faces obstacle after obstacle, not the least of which are his own fears and insecurities. Ben often finds that his dreams–both athletically and later in business–seem just beyond his reach. But each time he is ready to quit, an unlikely mentor comes his way to tell him "not yet".

Most small business owners never achieve their goals because they do not know what to do or do not understand why they need to do it and/or cannot figure out how to do it. Running Your Small Business like a Pro is a commonsense guide for learning how to run your business as a professional enterprise. It provides you with a fundamental understanding of the challenges small businesses face with real-world solutions that drive results.

Many security consultants have dedicated their lives to perfecting their craft while working at the behest of someone else. They are Subject Matter Experts in Risk Assessments, Threat Analysis, or a myriad of other security topics. But when it comes to running a business, they feel they don’t “have what it takes”. Malarky! There has never been a better time to step into the world of running a security consulting business. You don’t need a business degree, a nest egg of savings, or a long list of existing clients.

With more than 50 years of professional experience, Mark C. Zweig has seen it all—from the fear and excitement of starting a new business to the joys and challenges of life as an entrepreneur. In Confessions of an Entrepreneur: Simple Wisdom for Starting, Building, and Running a Business, Zweig draws upon this wealth of experience to offer practical, easy-to-understand guidance for bringing a business to life and cultivating success at every stage of its development.

A start-up is a risky thing, but there is a better way. Three-time best-selling author David C. Barnett uses his decades of business ownership, management, and consulting experience to show you the lower-risk path to owning the business of your dreams. It’s not new. It may be less exciting. But your kids will get fed every day with this plan.

This is the book you will need if you are considering setting up your own business. It is aimed at the new business owner who has a lot of questions to ask. It has been written by a successful business owner and provides advice on what, and what not, to do. While it is not intended to be a global reference book it does provide the listener with practical answers to the issues they will come across every day, and includes examples of successes and failures from both the US and UK perspectives.

Take undersized five-year-old farm girl Elinor, give her the polio that not only cripples her but also nearly kills her, then give her an impossible dream. In her childhood and again as a college student she rebels against the plan. Finally, she embraces the dream, and it leads Elinor to one of the most primitive, rugged places on earth and to a life that brawny international explorers would envy.

Are you passionate about bicycles and have a knack for fixing things? 'How to Start a Home-Based Bicycle Repair Business' is your ultimate guide to turning your hobby into a thriving home-based business. This comprehensive guide provides you with step-by-step instructions on establishing your repair business, attracting customers, and ensuring excellent service while operating from home. From mastering repair techniques to building a customer base and managing your finances, this book covers everything you need to get your bicycle repair business rolling.

Are you ready to turn your interest in pest control into a profitable business venture? 'How to Start a Pest Control Business' offers all the insights and practical advice you need to establish and grow your pest control business from scratch. From understanding market demands and regulatory requirements to marketing your services and managing day-to-day operations, this guide covers everything aspiring entrepreneurs need to know.

In February 2009, Dan Maccarone, a digital product design executive who works with some of the world’s top brands, walked through the doors of what would be his new bar, Destination, in Manhattan’s East Village. The overwhelming stale-beer smell, ruined floor, and “Happy New Year 2008” banners that hung from the walls were the least of his worries. He had just six weeks and a budget of $150,000 to turn the place into the neighborhood’s new favorite hang-out - and start turning a profit.

Against The Grain is full of principles and ideas that you can apply to improve your business and your life. Taken from 15 years of running and exiting multiple businesses, this book gives stories, experiences and real world advice on how to take action on achieving your dreams, how to build a business, and how to create the life you've always wanted. If you listen to this book, you'll get some tools and lessons I learned the hard way through life and business, and hopefully there will be a few gems in here that you can take and apply to your life or your business moving forward.

Are you ready to turn your passion for home staging into a w successful business? Look no further than The Home Stager's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Starting and Running a Thriving Home Staging Business. This comprehensive resource is your ultimate ticket to mastering the art of home staging and taking your career to new heights.

He negotiated the deal of a lifetime: the first Disney theme park in mainland China. In From the Mouse’s House to the Penthouse, Michael Crawford reveals the lessons he learned about allowing culture and geography to shape his approach so you too can build and operate high-profile brands on an international scale.

Shopify makes it easy for anyone, regardless of technical skill or experience, to start an online store and sell products to customers around the world. With a user-friendly interface, a range of customizable templates, and powerful tools for managing orders, payments, and shipping. In this audiobook, we will walk you through the process of setting up a Shopify store from start to finish. We will also provide tips for marketing and promoting your store and how to scale your business.

The Parent Entrepreneur will show you how to balance family and business life, manage your time and money, test your business, market it to the right people in the right places, and get stuff done around kids. All supported and illustrated by Terry’s own experiences, hard times, and good times. If you’re a parent with a great business idea, or an existing business owner with kids on the way, this book will help you succeed at both.

There are many questions and concerns when deciding to open a business and every aspect must be carefully thought about and planned to avoid future legal, tax, and financial problems. Is entrepreneurship right for you? Ready to start a small business? Got a business plan? Are you financially prepared? Which legal structure should you choose? How much in taxes will you pay? As an entrepreneur is all about making the right decisions and investments in your business.

From crackly conference lines to pixelated video, virtual meetings can be problematic. But you can host a productive conversation in which everyone participates.

Do you love traveling, eating, and exploring new locations? Are you thinking of starting your own bed-and-breakfast? This book will quench your curiosity and answer all your questions. We interview everyone from huge B&Bs to small mom-and-pop B&Bs, inns that have been around for decades and B&Bs that are new and making a big splash! This is one of the most interesting books about the bed-and-breakfast business written in the last decade. The vast amount of different people we spoke with gives us a truly eye-opening glimpse into what the industry is all about!

Are you interested in starting an online business but worried about inventory and upfront costs? 'How to Start a Dropshipping Business' demystifies the dropshipping model, providing you with all the essential steps and strategies you need to launch your very own e-commerce store. This guide is perfect for beginners and seasoned entrepreneurs who want to explore the world of dropshipping as a business model.

Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson are self-proclaimed "business besties" and hosts of the top-ranked podcast Being Boss, where they talk shop and share their combined expertise with other creative entrepreneurs. Now they take the best of their from-the-trenches advice, giving you targeted guidance on: The Boss Mindset: how to weed out distractions, cultivate confidence, and tackle "fraudy feelings"; Boss Habits: including a tested method for visually mapping out goals with magical results; and Boss Money: how to stop freaking out about finances and sell yourself (without shame).