Small Learning

In An Entrepreneurial Journey Through Life: Learning, Loving, and Laughing, Ralph Z. "Bud" Sorenson, former president of Babson College, shares his own experiences to illustrate an important truth: being entrepreneurial" goes far beyond starting new businesses—though that is certainly a part of it in fact, the "an entrepreneurial" mindset applies to all aspects of life, from choosing a career to finding a place to live to making the most out of your retirement.

In Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, the author provides simple yet profound advice on how to reduce stress and lead a more peaceful life. This audiobook is a practical guide to finding tranquility in our often hectic and chaotic world. By focusing on the bigger picture and learning to let go of the little things that don’t truly matter, listeners are encouraged to cultivate mindfulness, embrace imperfection, and prioritize their well-being.

The most important document for any business is the business plan. It is the strategy for bringing your product or service to the market. So, your business plan outlines what you see as an opportunity and how you plan to take advantage of that opportunity. The best business plans are concise, clear, and easy to understand. If a business plan is too complicated, it will not be taken seriously. If it is too simple, it will not be helpful. This is a step-by-step guide on how to write a simple and successful business plan.

Don't form a personal opinion and don't get involved. The editors recommended a 'just the facts' focus for this cub reporter...For his first few years on the job, journalist Tom Rivers did his best to heed that advice. But living and working in a small town, it's hard to stay out of the story. So when the editors offered him a bi-weekly column 10 years ago, Rivers jumped at the chance to share some his own ideas, adventures, and the occasional off-beat story that just didn't fit the news-article form.

Even if you only have a tiny balcony to work with, you can grow fresh food and flowers there. You've probably already considered container gardening - but what about vertical gardening with vining plants that can grow up the wall or using a vertical aeroponics gardening system that can grow 20+ plants in a four square foot area?

The Best Gift is a tender and insightful collection of stories chronicling one young doctor's spiritual growth as a physician, husband, father, and community member. Filled with characters colorful and crusty, warmhearted and hotheaded, witty and winsome, these captivating stories glow with drama, heartbreak, warmth, love, and humor. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn some of life's greatest lessons. And you'll wish Dr. Larimore was your doctor.

Gone are the days when education was something that happened only at the start of your career. The name of today's game, both personally and professionally, is to be constantly learning: just enough, just in time, and never stopping. But where can knowledge workers, professionals, and lifelong learners go to find the training and education they need to stay current and thrive?

Do you want to make a living with your writing? Do you want to turn your words into multiple streams of income? I’m Joanna Penn and I left my corporate job a decade ago to become a full-time author entrepreneur. In this completely updated third edition, I’ll explain how I make a living with my writing and share tips from other writers on how you can do it too with practical, actionable advice that you can implement for yourself.

Each year, the nation's top business schools are flooded with applications from people eager to pursue their MBA dreams. But those aspirations come at a steep price. The average debt load for graduates of top business schools exceeds $100,000. Like most, author Laurie Pickard couldn't shoulder that. But she faced a dilemma: despite two degrees and a Peace Corps stint, she needed a business education to land her dream job in international development. She decided to take her education into her own hands.

Whether we know it or not, we are disconnected and searching more than ever. Learning to Unlearn traverses observations and perspectives regarding the human condition; how culture, technology, and conventional norms are feeding the dis-integration of who we have become, and who we actually are.

It has long been recognized that most standard of living increases are associated with advances in technology, not the accumulation of capital. Yet it has also become clear that what truly separates developed from less developed countries is not just a gap in resources or output but a gap in knowledge. In fact the pace at which developing countries grow is largely determined by the pace at which they close that gap. Therefore, how countries learn and become more productive is key to understanding how they grow and develop, especially over the long term.

Transform your knack for creating compelling resumes into a profitable business with How to Start a Resume Writing Business. Discover the essential steps to build a successful resume writing service, from understanding market demands and crafting personalized resumes to acquiring clients and scaling your business. Whether you are a seasoned HR professional or a writing enthusiast, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the competitive resume writing industry.

This wedding needs to be the event of the season. Unfortunately, the best man is doing everything he can to derail it . . . Wedding planner Beth Shipley has seen it all: bridezillas, monster-in-laws, and last-minute jitters at the altar. But this wedding is different—and the stakes are much...

'A truly beautifully written, life-affirming read … Powerful and emotional' KIM NASH 'LOVE IN PIECES is filled with warmth, heart, and humour – and populated with characters who I was cheering for' LUCY CLARKE The heartwarming new novel from Anouska Knight about the powerful bond between two...

The reasons to start a small garden are truly endless.... And the best part? It isn’t some kind of complex task that demands tremendous time or energy. It doesn't matter if you have zero experience with gardening, everybody starts somewhere.

Hannah Jane Parkinson is a specialist in savouring the small pleasures of life. She revels in her fluffy dressing gown ('like bathing in marshmallow'), finds calm in solo cinema trips, is charmed by the personalities of fonts ('you'll never see Comic Sans on a funeral notice'), celebrates pockets and gleefully abandons a book she isn't enjoying. Parkinson's everyday exaltations - selected from her immensely successful.

How to Start an Online Coaching Business by VentureNest Books is an essential guide for anyone looking to convert their passion for coaching into a successful online business. The book addresses common challenges faced by aspiring coaches, such as identifying a niche, building an online presence, attracting clients, and scaling their business. This comprehensive guide outlines a step-by-step approach, beginning with identifying a unique coaching niche that sets you apart from competitors.

For decades, college has been the only respectable way to access the world of work, despite paralyzing tuition and a dire lack of practical skills that has left 40 percent of college graduates underemployed, unfulfilled, and struggling to repay student-loan debt. Fortunately, college is not America’s only option. In Apprentice Nation, education and workforce expert Ryan Craig explores how a modern apprenticeship system will allow students and job seekers to jumpstart their careers by learning while they earn.

The entrepreneur's book that will leap your mindset, profitability, and scalability years into the future. Real stories, a steady plan, and the guts to leap. The Intentional Leap is a raw, practical guide for newer entrepreneurs who are ready to get serious and hear what it really takes to build a business—with clarity, courage, and no BS.

Dreaming of launching your own print magazine but feeling overwhelmed by the sheer complexity of it all? You're not alone. Many aspiring publishers face significant challenges, from understanding industry intricacies to managing production costs and navigating marketing hurdles. Publishing Success is your comprehensive guide to building a thriving print magazine business. This book breaks down the daunting process into manageable steps, offering expert insights and practical strategies to turn your vision into reality.