Small Business Success

Blueprint to Business is the ultimate guide to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Best-selling author and CEO Mike Alden puts aside the rainbows and sunshine, gets real about what it takes to "make it", and gives you the real-world guidance you need to hear. Through anecdotes and advice, he shares his experiences along with those of other top founders and entrepreneurs to give you a realistic picture of what it takes to build a business. It's a bit of tough love, a healthy dose of reality, and a tremendously motivating guide to striking out on your own.

In The Ripple, you'll discover how intentional communication, authentic connection, and consistent action can transform your relationships, your business, and your mindset—one ripple at a time. Told through the inspiring journey of Claire, a small business owner struggling to grow her candle company, The Ripple brings personal development to life in a relatable and powerful way. As Claire learns and applies the Connection Code, she not only transforms her business but also uncovers a deeper understanding of herself, her purpose, and her ability to create lasting impact.

Sarah’s Cleaning Empire: The Sparkling Touch is an inspiring and practical step-by-step guide for anyone looking to start a successful cleaning business. Told through the fictional story of Sarah, a determined single mother who builds a thriving cleaning empire from scratch, this audiobook blends engaging narrative with actionable advice to empower aspiring entrepreneurs.

Family business enterprises, found in virtually every country, are the backbone of most economies. However, the leadership challenges they present are complex and unique. Most executives and family members in these firms eventually discover that their education and years of hard work have not prepared them to address many of the interpersonal demands that come with the territory. After years of study and reflection, David Bentall came to realize how ill equipped he had been to be a part of the solution for his own family business.

In the wake of economic downturn, foreign competition, spiking oil prices, and even war, American business throughout this decade has been thrust into crisis. To improve their performance, corporations everywhere have adopted a wide range of tools and techniques, yet many continue to struggle. Going Lean points to a better way.

Survival to Success describes the unique challenges of entrepreneurial leadership and offers a succinct guide for successfully leading small, high-growth enterprises. Drawing on original research, in-depth interviews, and first-hand experience, the authors offer tried and true guideposts to lessen the anxiety of being an entrepreneurial leader and increase the chances of success for the entrepreneurial organization.

Jay Savino gives you everything you need to set up a simple business to help you earn some extra part-time cash or even replace your current day job. In this audiobook you'll hear about over 100 proven business ideas that have been used by Jay and his students for over 10 years to produce literally millions of dollars of low-investment returns!

Stop dreaming. Start doing. Every small business starts with a spark, an idea, a vision. But as doubt, fear, and real-world roadblocks get in the way, that reach-for-the-stars idea seems far-fetched. Motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and success expert Debbie Allen is here to prove that your dream is not nearly as far as you think.

How to Harness the Power of Positive Thinking in Business. Set your goals high and then learn how to exceed them. Tahar Ali is a self-made entrepreneur and a successful motivational speaker who is also an inventive businessman. From humble beginnings, he created a prosperous career for himself through sheer determination and hard work, and now he shares his vast insight with individuals who strive to achieve higher levels of both personal and professional success.

Microwins: Go Small, Build Momentum, and Tackle the Goals that Actually Matter in Life, by Daron K. Roberts, a former NFL coach turned leadership advisor and author, presents an invigorating approach to achieving your most ambitious goals through the accumulation of small victories. Daron shares his insights on harnessing the power of Microwins—modest, manageable successes that collectively pave the way to significant triumphs.

People don't get rich by accident. There is a science of getting rich, and it is an exact science, like algebra or arithmetic. There are certain laws which allow (or prevent) the accumulation of wealth. Once you know how to use these laws, you will get rich with mathematical certainty. Yes, you can learn how to get rich.

James Altucher, the noted entrepreneur, venture capitalist, bestselling author of Choose Yourself, and host of the podcast The James Altucher Show—which has over 40 million downloads—has interviewed 15 of the most successful people in the world to figure out just what makes them tick. And the conclusions might surprise you. From the founder of Spanx to the entrepreneur behind Home Depot, from a craft beer aficionado to the investors on Shark Tank, these visionaries honed their ideas and creativity, and used what they loved as a compass to guide their curiosity.

Narrating Audible Books at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide by Rachel Edwards is a practical guide for authors who want to narrate and produce their own audiobooks. It provides a framework for creating Audible books from the comfort of home through a do-it-yourself approach. The book covers the entire process of audiobook creation, from making the initial decision to narrate your work, setting up accounts, preparing your studio space and equipment, techniques for quality narration, editing audio files, uploading to ACX, troubleshooting issues, calculating costs, and marketing the finished product.

While it may not occur to us on a daily basis, there is a widespread cultural tendency toward quick decisions and quick action. Though the root cause is by no means malicious, we have begun to reward speed over quality, and the negative effects suffered in both our personal and professional lives are potentially catastrophic. Best-selling author and Chief Envisioner Dan Pontefract offers the solution to this predicament with what he coins "Open Thinking".

Smart Teams will help your team to go beyond personal productivity to enhance team productivity. Building on the concepts presented in Smart Work, which focuses on personal productivity, this audiobook shows you how to turn unproductive team behaviors that create friction into "superproductive" behaviors that promote flow. Productivity is, at its core, a leadership issue - and this audiobook provides practical guidelines that help you build a culture where productivity thrives.

Michael Gunther describes how entrepreneurship, essential at the beginning of every business, can easily change into a corrosive force. This book is a must-listen guide for leaders who want to grow start-ups into thriving, sustainable companies, and for owners of established businesses who want to grow even more. Gunther offers practical steps to change your mindset, improve your business practices, promote a productive, trusting work environment, and increase the odds of success.

An inspiring case study for the next generation of start-ups by the unconventional founders of Method. Founded ten years ago by childhood pals Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, Method has been making headlines and profits with a revolutionary blend of culture and commerce, style and substance. Today, Method's ecofriendly soaps, detergents, and cleaners are ubiquitous in stores, capturing valuable shelf space long dominated by the tired old products of giants P&G and Unilever.

Courtney and Carter Reum have years of experience in the field, from investing in over 130 companies, including Lyft, Pinterest, Warby Parker, and ClassPass, to driving the success of their own liquor brand, VEEV Spirits. The Reum brothers have learned from every triumph and tribulation and over the years have developed an effective and easy-to-understand guide to help entrepreneurs through the startup journey from inception to sale.

Discover the ultimate guide for aspiring entrepreneurs to launch a successful Etsy shop. This comprehensive handbook covers everything from identifying market trends and crafting quality products to mastering marketing and customer service excellence. Perfect for crafters, artists, and vintage sellers, 'How to Start an Etsy Shop Business' provides the tools and insights needed to thrive on the platform and achieve long-term success.

Having spent over twenty years building her hugely successful beauty empire, Maria Hatzistefanis managed to achieve all her childhood dreams and goals. Whilst this life of glamour and success is exhilarating, Maria is shocked to find that the happiness it brings is fleeting. This leads her to realize that her life needs a new focus. In this easy-to-follow guide, Maria asks the fundamental question: "What is happiness?" Brimming with good sense, great advice and clear tips, How to Live Your Best Life will equip you with the tools you need to be in control of your own destiny.