Small Business Development

The process by which nations escape poverty and achieve economic and social progress has been the subject of extensive examination for hundreds of years. The notion of development itself has evolved from an original preoccupation with incomes and economic growth to a much broader understanding of development. In this Very Short Introduction, Ian Goldin considers the contributions that education, health, gender, equity, and other dimensions of human well-being make to development.

You’ve got the idea. You crave freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment. But then reality hits - legal forms, business plans, taxes, operations. Where do you even start? Most businesses don’t fail because the idea is bad, but because the execution is flawed. Entrepreneurs get stuck in confusion, skip key steps, or burn out trying to do everything alone.

تشدد عقلية تنمية الكعكة على أن حجمها غير ثابت، فاستثمار الشركة في أصحاب المصلحة لا يعني أنها تقلل من شريحة المستثمرين في الكعكة، بل يعني أنها تنميها، وفي النهاية سينتفع المستثمرون من هذا. ربما تحسن الشركة من ظروف العمل بها بسبب اهتمامها الصادق بموظفيها، ومن ثم يصبح هؤلاء الموظفون أكثر حماسًا وإنتاجية, وربما تطور شركة ما عقارًا جديدًا للحد من الوباء دون أن تضع في اعتبارها ما إذا كان الأشخاص المتضررون من هذا الوباء سيمكنهم تحمل تكلفة هذا العقار أم لا، ومع ذلك تنجح في النهاية في التسويق له. وربما تقلل شركة ما من انبعاثاتها ليس خوفًا من.

This book is a companion to The Mystery of Wealth (Ridley, 2020a) — the first complete economic theory of entrepreneurship. The path to widespread and accelerated entrepreneurship. The purpose of these two books is to demystify the causes of wealth and poverty like never before done. The Mystery of Wealth was the seminal comprehensive presentation of the CDR index. The CDR index is a mathematical model that shows how capitalism (C), democracy (D) and rule of law (R) jointly with natural resources and geography explain almost all economic growth.

Artificial Intelligence Unleashed is the ultimate guide for entrepreneurs ready to embrace the transformative power of AI. This comprehensive book demystifies artificial intelligence, breaking it down into actionable strategies that you can implement in your business—no technical expertise required. Whether you're a startup founder or a seasoned business owner, this book empowers you to harness AI for innovation, growth, and success.

Million Dollar Builder 2.0 delivers a proven system to break through the chaos—and build a seven-figure net profit business with clarity and control. Kurt Hegetschweiler shares the advanced strategies and systems he’s used to help thousands of builders across the globe create high-profit, low-stress businesses—and live life on their terms.

Imagine being able to effortlessly chat with anyone, anywhere, without feeling anxious or stuck. You know, those moments when you're at a party, networking event, or even just meeting new people and you're racking your brain for something to say. It's like your mind goes blank and you're left standing there, awkwardly sipping your drink, wishing you could just disappear. We've all been there. But what if you could break free from those awkward silences and instead, navigate conversations with ease and confidence?

Faced with uncontrollable circumstances, from a change in market demand to a global pandemic, being self-employed can sometimes feel less like you're running the show, and more like the show is running you. But it doesn't need to be that way. Small business consultant, entrepreneur coach, and acclaimed portrait photographer Jeffrey Shaw - TEDx speaker and host of the popular The Self-Employed Life podcast - offers the essential manual on everything you need to be successful as a self-employed business owner.

I wrote this book so that all orthodontists can develop the Easy-Grower mindset, multiply their impact, and compress their timelines for success from decades to only a few years. In this book, you'll discover the time-tested principles that have helped people from all walks of life realize their dreams and build legacies they are proud to leave behind.

In this imaginative and inventive new book, author and podcaster Kris McPeak shares how she had success with launching a podcast, starting a coaching business, and writing three books, while maintaining her career in higher education and running a non-profit with her husband (wow).

A leadership and learning expert shows you how to change your behavior, develop soft skills, and achieve personal and professional growth through a series of small experiments she calls “Flexing.” A personnel shift at your organization puts you into a leadership role you don't feel prepared...

Do you want to invest time and money in a lucrative business? A business that allows you to earn significant returns on your investment... Or do you want to have a secondary source of income to accomplish your goals or help you grow your skillset? That is where this book comes in to help you. With the knowledge and steps provided in this book, you will have the confidence to flip properties. You will get a boost in the beginning, allowing you to speed up the learning process and quickly begin flipping.

Starting your own business is something we all dream of, but how many of us actually take the leap and finally start putting one foot in front of the other? There’s so much uncertainty, always a degree of risk and often a fear of the unknown; but why should you let this stop you? What you need is to unearth a proven process that will talk you through exactly what to do, one step at a time. The good news is…you can launch your own business by engaging with a tried-and-trusted system that will guide you through everything you need to know.

Two leaders in transformation and customer success deliver an inspiring and exciting new approach to succeeding in an increasingly decentralized and digital-first world. In the book, you'll learn how to demolish organizational silos once and for all, allowing resources to flow across networks, ecosystems, and communities. The authors explain the seven principles underlying their unique and effective "Boundless" paradigm: connection, integration, decentralization, mobility, continuity, autonomy, and shared success.

The Property Developers BlueprintHave you ever wanted more time, freedom and money? Do you want to spend more time with the family, enjoy your hobbies, be in great health, travel the world and live life on your terms? Do you want to sack the boss, stop working for customers and not have to go through life worrying about paying the bills or what things cost ?

Networking is often considered a necessary evil for all working professionals. With social media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at our disposal, reaching potential investors or employers is much easier. Yet, these connections often feel transactional and agenda-driven, leaving professionals feeling burnt out and stressed out.

I Have a Dream is the story of 20 inspiring social entrepreneurs from India. They are committed to different causes, but they have one thing in common: a belief that principles of management can and must be used to achieve a greater common good. These stories say one thing loud and clear - change starts with one person, and that person could be someone next door. Someone like you.

Being the world's largest networking site for professionals, LinkedIn is an innovative way to connect with people in almost any industry. It is the most powerful tool of modern age to create and manage your professional identity and brand your business. It gives you opportunities to connect and engage with professionals and peers, and access knowledge, insights, and opportunities. LinkedIn keeps you informed about your contacts and your industry, and helps you find the people and knowledge you need to achieve your business goals.

This groundbreaking audiobook serves as your definitive guide to sustainable business dominance, designed for established owners aiming to command premium pricing, attract high-value clients, build unshakeable market leadership, and forge enduring competitive advantages. Across eight comprehensive chapters, you will uncover proven systems for premium client acquisition, strategic pricing models that maximize profitability, ethical influence frameworks to cultivate customer loyalty, advanced brand engineering techniques, and scalable operational strategies for market dominance.

In Undisrupted: Leadership Essentials on Business Transformation, Profitability, and Future Readiness, Ian Khan, a distinguished futurist, filmmaker, and author, delivers a compelling message that challenges the conventional approach to future-proofing businesses with technology, offering a fresh, comprehensive strategy for thriving in an uncertain future.