Small Business Development

Everybody struggles with something they wish they didn’t. Even simple personal endeavors like losing weight or getting fit can seem overwhelming. And, when it comes to business there are so many elements to coordinate. Yet, some people, leaders, and teams accomplish so much more of what they want than others. Why is that and how can you learn their secret? That is the focus of this book, revealing the secret to why and how some people, teams, and leaders achieve more of their goals and how you can too!

Biography of Play, by CEO Nicolas Breedlove, offers strategies on topics ranging from choosing the best domain name for your company and protecting it under copyright to negotiating partnerships with companies both domestically and internationally. Written from the perspective of a goal-driven CEO and industry leader, this book provides a wealth of insights bound to boost your standing.

This authoritative, focused guide by two of the UK's brightest young entrepreneurs - The Apprentice runner-up, Bianca Miller-Cole and serial entrepreneur, Byron Cole - is a comprehensive toolkit for anyone who wants to make a success of running their own business. Featuring interviews with well-known entrepreneurs, entertainers and industry experts, the book covers every tier of the business development process, from start-up to exit, offering practical, implementable and global advice on the start up process.

Paul Woodruff compiles his lifetime of business experience into this all-in-one book for those who want to start or grow their own business. The Successful Entrepreneur’s Playbook outlines the key ingredients that would-be entrepreneurs should consider in assessing their likelihood of success and then provides the key components in building a successful business—from the basic legal and organizational choices in starting a business to tips on how to staff and create a winning team and market, sell, and deliver products or services.

Have you been meaning to cash in with your own internet-based business, but wasn’t sure how to get started? Maybe you have already tried to make money online, but you didn’t achieve the success you were hoping for? Have you wondered why some people are able to make money online, while most others fail? Yes, you can achieve the same success too with the secrets inside this book!

Die Strategien erfolgreicher Krimineller als Fundus für Innovation! Geschichten von erfolgreichen Kriminellen faszinieren und erschrecken uns schon immer. Ob "Scarface" als Alter Ego des organisierten Verbrechens oder "Mr. Nice" Howard Marks, der reale große Cannabisdealer und Bestsellerautor. Sie alle verbindet das Bild des kriminellen Genies. Vor allem ihr Einfallsreichtum und Innovationsgeist können dabei als Vorlage auch für legale Geschäfte dienen. Es gibt etliche Gemeinsamkeiten zwischen Kriminellen und Erfolgsunternehmern, u.a. sind die Grenzen der Legalität oftmals unscharf.

This business novel is a story about Bob Bingham. He’s overwhelmed by running his small business. He works all hours – fixing production problems, designing special products, selling, keeping customers happy, and trying to manage his staff whom he considers mostly idiots. As his company has grown, the bottom line has stagnated. He’s under pressure from a once-patient investor who now wants returns. A big customer has stopped paying bills. Stock control is poor, causing last-minute buying at high prices. Bob’s marriage is at risk. He’s gaining weight because of a lack of exercise.

Enrich your life and bank account — from a struggling entrepreneur to a happy millionaire in less than a year. Where would you like to be five years from now? On a beach, were you sipping exotic cocktails or your favorite beer? Or are you enjoying retirement and reaping the profit of your multi-million dollar businesses? For now, this seems like a mere dream because you are deep in debt, living hand to mouth, and about to give up on becoming successful.

Anyone can be successful, but not everyone will be. It all depends on what you do. Are you wondering why you still haven’t achieved success after decades of working? You are asking yourself what others are doing right and what you’re doing wrong. What you do with your time matters more than you realize. It will bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. But grinding and toiling for years will get you nowhere, not if your energies are focused on the wrong thing.

Full of real, actionable solutions and practical advice for achieving success, On Your Terms is an honest, transparent (and sometimes raw) account of exactly what you need to do to build a successful business and live a life that you love - without confusion, compromise, or regret. If you’re an independent entrepreneur, a professional expert, mentor, coach, or advisor looking to change your results and life, then this book is for you.

What do Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Tony Robbins all have in common? They are all successful entrepreneurs. They say that true success is not in employment but in doing business. And yes, many entrepreneurs have proven that creating their own business is actually more profitable than getting employed by a company. This is one of many reasons why most people want to venture into entrepreneurship.

The Organized You is a funny, practical, and refreshingly real guide to finally getting your home organized in a way that works for you (and your family). No guilt, no judgment, no 42 matching bins required.

Mark Williams provides a truly informed and unique perspective based on his 30 years in corporate site selection and state level economic development. The book not only highlights the best site selection and economic development practices but also describes the high cost of mistakes, particularly when the wrong choice is made for corporate facility locations. A particular focus is the future of site selection moving out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ever wonder how you can pursue your passions while still being the best mom you can be? Debra Kasowski, entrepreneurial mom extraordinaire, shares the principles and practices, lessons and tools to growing a sustainable business that integrates relationships, family, and your authentic self. From knowing who you are and owning it, to growing and strengthening your position in the marketplace, this book helps you transform your passions into a business, and guides you in surviving the winds of change.

In the past, investors mostly wrote checks and attended board meetings. More recently, they’ve built elaborate support systems to assist the tech start-ups they back. But a next-generation tech incubator goes even further—it engages with start-ups at every stage of growth. These incubators develop deep connections across the ecosystem, enabling not just direct investments but also co-investments. They also build powerful support systems, including marketing teams that can thrive in competitive, open-market environments.

Simplify compliance. Empower your team. Transform your practice. In this practical guide, Kelli Ngariki, CEO of Healthcare Compliance Associates, reveals the strategies behind building a compliant and efficient dental practice. From minimizing employee turnover to mastering the SAFER Compliance System, this book offers actionable steps to ensure your practice thrives. Whether you’re a dentist or an office manager, this book is your key to creating a stress-free and profitable business.

Every day, I hear about demanding situations that people confront. Many are confused about how to have better command of their lives, with solution-focused strategies, to conquer big challenges. This book offers field tested ideas that listeners can immediately incorporate to move themselves forward. I strove to provide solid, long-game, workable approaches for greater personal power, self-mastery, viability, sustainability, freedom, and fulfillment.

Are you an excavation or septic contractor trying to grow your business but tired of guessing what works online? You’re not alone. In an industry dominated by boots-on-the-ground hard work, most digital marketing advice completely misses the mark. This book changes that. Written specifically for excavation and septic contractors, this is the first comprehensive playbook that breaks down how to attract high-quality leads, build a local brand, and scale your revenue—without wasting money on bad lead vendors or generic marketing agencies.

Are you tired of being overlooked despite having real value to offer? This is not just another book on personal branding. It’s a bold roadmap to becoming unforgettable, irreplaceable, and profitable—without selling your soul. You won’t find generic formulas here. You’ll find truth, power, and a system that works. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your influence, this book is a mirror and a strategy. Position yourself with courage, or disappear into the noise.

In einer Welt, die immer schneller und hektischer wird, fällt es vielen Menschen zunehmend schwer, all die Dinge zu bewältigen, die anstehen und gerne gemacht werden würden. Man nimmt sich viel vor und hat vielleicht schon einen optimalen Plan, alles zu erledigen, doch die Ablenkungen und Hindernisse häufen sich, und am Ende des Monats wurde doch nur ein Bruchteil der vorgenommenen Aufgaben erledigt. Die Folgen davon reichen von addieren Selbstzweifeln und sich verschlechternden Selbstbewusstsein bis zu scharfen Konsequenzen in Beruf und Familie.