Entrepreneurship / Start-ups Books
Scalable Company Get Scalable: The Operating System Your Business Needs To Run and Scale Without You
£14.24
Penguin Putnam Inc Shackletons Way
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£14.40
MIT Press Graphic Artists Guild Handbook 16th Edition
Book SynopsisThe industry bible for communication design and illustration professionals, with updated information, listings, and pricing guidelines.Graphic Artists Guild Handbook is the industry bible for communication design and illustration professionals. A comprehensive reference guide, the Handbook helps graphic artists navigate the world of pricing, collecting payment, and protecting their creative work, with essential advice for growing a freelance business to create a sustainable and rewarding livelihood. This sixteenth edition provides excellent, up-to-date guidance, incorporating new information, listings, and pricing guidelines. It offers graphic artists practical tips on how to negotiate the best deals, price their services accurately, and create contracts that protect their rights. Sample contracts and other documents are included. For the sixteenth edition, the content has been reorganized, topics have been expanded, and new chapters hav
£36.00
Yale University Press How to Make an Entrepreneurial State
Book SynopsisA groundbreaking account which shows how the public sector must adapt, but also persevere, in order to advance technology and innovationTrade ReviewWinner of the George R. Terry Book Award, sponsored by the Academy of Management“For too long state bureaucracies have been associated negatively with stasis, inertia, complexification, and resistance to change. But in fact—as this pathbreaking book shows—bureaucracies can be shaped creatively and in doing so become the key to dynamism, innovation and creativity. . . . We need to think bigger—and what better book for bigger thinking?”—Mariana Mazzucato, author of The Entrepreneurial State“This book uses history to radically change the meaning of bureaucracy, from inertial and stiff to agile and innovative. It’s precisely the change that current government structures must make to face the challenges of climate change and inequality in the Information Era. A must read for anyone interested in building a better future.”—Carlota Perez, author of Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital“This important book breaks new ground by arguing that not only is the state not deleterious to entrepreneurship, but it actually is a pre-requisite for igniting a robust and dynamic entrepreneurial society. This book will change thinking about the fundamental roles of government, business and society.”—David B. Audretsch, author of The Entrepreneurial Society“Defying timeworn stereotypes of bureaucracy, Kattel, Drechsler and Karo offer a fresh perspective on the state’s pivotal role in societal progress. Their pioneering book will be essential to both those who want to understand, and those who want to realize the great transformations of our time.”—Caspar van den Berg, Leiden University “Bureaucracy plays a dual role in creating innovation in society and business. On the one hand, the bureaucracy is required to be an enabler in various changes in society through various policies and activities, on the other hand the bureaucracy must also be able to change itself in the midst of various regulatory rigidities. This book is very good at telling these two things and being an inspiration for practitioners, academics and students who are deep in bureaucracy.”—Eko Prasojo, University of Indonesia
£19.00
Little, Brown & Company The Geek Way
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£22.12
Penguin Putnam Inc Girl Code Unlocking the Secrets to Success Sanity
Book SynopsisWomen around the world have responded to Cara Alwill Leyba’s Girl Code with a resounding YES. Companies like Kate Spade and Macy’s have brought her in to teach “the Code.” Inc. magazine named Girl Code one of the “Top 9 Inspiring Books Every Female Entrepreneur Should Read” alongside Lean In, #Girlboss, and Thrive. A few years ago, I made a crazy claim in the first edition of Girl Code: that in today’s competitive marketplace, the fiercest thing a female entrepreneur can do is to support other women. Something dynamic happens when women genuinely show up for each other. When we lose the facades, cut the bullsh*t, and truly have each other’s backs. When we stop pretending everything is perfect, and show the messy, beautiful parts of ourselves and our work—which all look awfully similar. When we talk about our fears, our missteps, and our breakdowns. And mo
£13.60
Ebury Publishing Elon Musk
Book SynopsisSouth African born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. Musk wants to save our planet; he wants to send citizens into space, to form a colony on Mars; he wants to make money while doing these things; and he wants us all to know about it. He is the real-life inspiration for the Iron Man series of films starring Robert Downey Junior.The personal tale of Musk's life comes with all the trappings one associates with a great, drama-filled story. He was a freakishly bright kid who was bullied brutally at school, and abused by his father. In the midst of these rough conditions, and the violence of apartheid South Africa, Musk still thrived academically and attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he paid his own way through school by turning his house into a club and throwing massive parties.He started a pair of huge dot-com successes, including PayPal, which eBay acquired for $1.5 billion in 2002. Musk was forced out as CEO and so began his lost years in which he decided to go it alone and baffled friends by investing his fortune in rockets and electric cars. Meanwhile Musk's marriage disintegrated as his technological obsessions took over his life ...Elon Musk is the Steve Jobs of the present and the future, and for the past twelve months, he has been shadowed by tech reporter, Ashlee Vance. Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of Spacex and Tesla is Shaping our Future is an important, exciting and intelligent account of the real-life Iron Man.Trade ReviewIs Elon Musk the new Steve Jobs? This is one of many questions this excellent biography poses * GQ *For anyone interested in technology, entrepreneurship or the price of greatness, Ashlee Vance's new book is a tremendous look into arguably the world's most important entrepreneur. Vance paints an unforgettable picture of Musk's unique personality, insatiable drive and ability to thrive through hardship. The book bursts with telling anecdotes and quotes that illuminate who Musk is * The Washington Post *Exhaustively reported . . . this work will likely serve as the definitive account of a man whom so far we've seen mostly through caricature. By the final pages, too, any reader will sense the need to put comparisons to Steve Jobs aside. Give Musk credit. There is no one like him * New York Times *A book that is smart, light on its feet and possesses a crunchy thoroughness. . . . Mr Vance delivers a well-calibrated portrait of Mr Musk, so that we comprehend both his friends and his enemies. It's a book with many ancillary pleasures. Mr Vance brings us up to date on the states of green energy and space launches. He also veers away from his subject just often enough, offering profiles of the frequently brilliant people who work alongside Mr Musk. The best thing Mr Vance does in this book, though, is tell Mr Musk's story simply and well * The New York Times *Ashlee Vance’s stellar biography captures Musk’s remarkable life story and irrepressible spirit * Richard Branson *
£10.30
Headline Publishing Group The One Minute Entrepreneur The Secret to
Book SynopsisWith so many start-ups struggling to survive beyond their first year of trading, what are the key things that will ensure a business makes the right start? Multi-million copy selling author Ken Blanchard returns with much-needed advice on how to create and sustain a successful business, delivered in the inimitable ONE MINUTE style. THE ONE MINUTE ENTREPRENEUR focuses on three key areas: 1. Finance and how to manage your money effectively 2. People and the importance of empowerment 3. Customers and how to take care of themWhy one minute you may ask? Well, in the words of Ken Blanchard, the best advice we ever received was given in less than a minute. THE ONE MINUTE ENTREPRENEUR contains all the short but meaningful insights that we''ve come to expect from this publishing phenomenon, delivered in a highly accessible way and with a splash of wry humour.
£10.99
Headline Publishing Group Whats Your Bright Idea The Journey to Starting
Book SynopsisTrusted, expert advice on the initial steps in setting up a sound, well-organized business. That''s where WHAT''S YOUR BRIGHT IDEA? comes in. Both authors have considerable experience of new business ventures. They offer an honest, waffle-free assessment of what''s required to set up a business, and give you plenty of sound advice along the way. Going into business involves a lot of hard work, but it should also be fun. WHAT''S YOUR BRIGHT IDEA? will help stimulate the vital sense of adventure required to make a success of possibly the most significant journey of your life.
£12.99
Workman Publishing 1001 Ways to Take Initiative at Work
Book SynopsisA management book for employees that shows ordinary people how to take ownership of their jobs by developing self-leadership, setting goals, creating learning opportunities, taking risks, building a team and selling ideas. It combines case studies, management techniques and exercises.
£10.54
Globe Pequot How to Start a Homebased Mobile App Developer
Book SynopsisWith the app market exploding, app designers will need a solid how-to guide to help them start their home-based business. This book will guide the reader through all the steps from design to marketing.
£20.83
Thomas Nelson Publishers Capital Gaines Smart Things I Learned Doing
Book SynopsisThe most important step is taking the first one. Capital Gaines is the perfect book for anyone looking to succeed not only in business but more importantly in life.
£24.29
Harriman House Publishing University Intellectual Property
Book SynopsisExamines whether the roles of higher education institutions have changed, what academics and universities should be doing, and how technology transfer can be made effective and efficient. This book can help readers to understand about an increasingly important aspect of academia and business.Table of ContentsAbout the Contributors Preface 1. Introduction by Graham Richards 2. The Confused Situation by Graham Richards 3. Bayh-Dole-Thatcher by Graham Richards 4. Academic Rogues by Graham Richards 5. A Judge's View by The Rt. Hon. Sir Robin Jacob 6. The Viewpoint of a Patent Attorney by Ian Bingham 7. Technology Transfer Office: The Next Step by Patricia Barclay 8. Waking a Sleeping Giant: Commercialising University Research by Roya Ghafele 9. Academic Research and Commercialisation by Alexander Weedon 10. University Patenting and the Advancement of Knowledge by Catherine Rhodes 11. Some Final Thoughts by Graham Richards Index
£25.50
Harriman House Publishing How to Make a Good Living Running Your Own
Book SynopsisOffers a detailed description of how to start a small business from scratch, with relatively little money, and how that business can give you a comfortable standard of living with little or no risk in the long term. This title helps you discover the simple secrets of effective business planning.
£9.49
Harriman House Publishing The Eternal Business
Book SynopsisThe Eternal Business explains how through the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model, business founders can better preserve their achievements by selling their companies to their employees. It explores both the process of doing so as well as what it takes to get a business ready to live on and flourish without its founder.
£17.99
Harriman House Publishing Making Your Mark
Book SynopsisMaking Your Mark tells the fascinating and entertaining story of Mark's extraordinary success in business.
£17.09
Harriman House Publishing Raw Business
Book SynopsisWant to know what it takes to run a successful business? How to set up and grow a company? How to effectively manage your people and create a prosperous work environment?Raw Business holds the answers.Drawing on the life lessons and core principles developed over a 30-year career running home-based to small and now multi-million-pound businesses, this book outlines Christian Nellemann?s trusted methods for achieving success.Filled with practical advice for shaping good working habits, recruiting the right people, and building an effective sales team, it is an essential read for any entrepreneur.It?s a book on beating the odds; staying afloat where so many sink and growing where so many shrink.Raw Business contains the raw and unvarnished advice that you need to build and grow a successful company.
£13.49
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Be Unstoppable
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£10.44
Taylor & Francis Ltd Chinese Entrepreneurship
Book SynopsisEntrepreneurship is recognised as an integral element of economic advancement and social force. With socio-political transformation within China in the past three decades, integration of Chinaâs economy into the global market, and the wide spreading of Chinese businesses to other parts of the world, Chinese entrepreneurs have increasingly absorbed modern entrepreneurial norms, practice and spirit. The cultural and historical effects intricately interact with rapid changes in social, economic and political institutions. This has led to a high degree of continuity of the unique characteristics of Chinese entrepreneurship and significant alterations in how businesses are organised and conducted. Contemporary Chinese entrepreneurship has and will continue to play a significant part in global economic development. Chinese Entrepreneurship is fully indexed with a comprehensive introduction, newly written by the editor, which places the articles in their historical and intellectual context. It is an essential work of reference and is destined to be valued by scholars and students as a vital one-stop research resource.
£1,140.00
Pearson Education Limited Entrepreneurship Successfully Launching New
Book SynopsisBruce R. Barringer holds the Johnny D. Pope Entrepreneurship Chair in the Department of Entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University. He earned his PhD from the University of Missouri and his MBA from Iowa State University. His research interests include feasibility analysis, firm growth, corporate entrepreneurship, and the impact of interorganizational relationships on business organizations. Over the years, he has worked with a number of technology-based incubators and student-led entrepreneurship activities and clubs. He serves on the editorial review board of Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice and Journal of Small Business Management. His work has been published in Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Management, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Small Business Management, Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, and Quality Management Journal. Bruce's outside interests include running, trail biking, and swimming. Ireland R. DuaneTable of ContentsPreface PART 1: Decision to Become an Entrepreneur 1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship PART 2: Developing Successful Business Ideas 3. Feasibility Analysis 4. Developing an Effective Business Model 5. Industry and Competitor Analysis 6. Writing a Business Plan PART 3: Moving from an Idea to an Entrepreneurial Firm 7. Preparing the Proper Ethical and Legal Foundation 8. Assessing a New Venture's Financial Strength and Viability 9. Building a New-Venture Team 10. Getting Financing or Funding PART 4: Managing and Growing an Entrepreneurial Firm 11. Unique Marketing Issues 12. The Importance of Intellectual Property 13. Preparing for and Evaluating the Challenges of Growth 14. Strategies for Firm Growth 15. Franchising Glossary Name Index Company Index Subject Index
£66.59
Malcolm Dewey An Artists Survival Guide
£9.43
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC CEO Secrets
Book SynopsisSince 2015 the BBC has been asking CEOs and founders a simple question: ''What''s the advice you wish you had when you started out?'' This book is the culmination of their insights, expertise, and secrets to success. It''s wisdom that can help anyone, from budding entrepreneurs to career climbers.Drawing on original interviews from the CEO Secrets series, conducted by Dougal Shaw, this book covers a range of sectors, from tech and economics to fashion and hospitality. It contains unparalleled insights on overcoming the many challenges facing entrepreneurs, providing guidance and motivation from both leaders of well-known international firms, like Airbnb, LinkedIn, Tinder, and Mumsnet, as well as smaller start-ups breaking through.If you''ve ever dreamed of starting your own company, or perhaps already run a business but want to become a better leader, then this is the book for you.
£18.00
Hodder & Stoughton LifePass
Book SynopsisA unique method of goal setting from the founder of ClassPass that will help you hone in on your feelings, screen out unnecessary distractions, and live a successful and fulfilling life based on your deepest desires.Trade ReviewEveryone is always searching for the one secret formula for success, but in reality it's such a personal journey. LifePass is a masterclass on how to live the life you've always wanted and thrive. * Arianna Huffington *Payal Kadakia's book is going to inspire readers everywhere to find their passion and live their purpose. LifePass is a powerful guide for anyone who wants to take that first step towards achieving their goals. * Jay Shetty *I have seen firsthand how Payal's goal setting methodology helps set short-term goals for long-lasting results. Here, she has shared a path for an honest, fulfilling, and meaningful existence. Read this book and change your life. Honestly.' * Jessica Alba *In less than a decade, ClassPass founder Payal Kadakia has built an impressive global fitness empire and has become an inspiration to many aspiring women entrepreneurs. * Forbes *With ClassPass, Payal paved the way to discovering the best versions of ourselves. With LifePass, she is doing the same-helping us to pursue our passions without constraints, and live with new strength and tenacity. * Randi Zuckerberg *Payal Kadakia should host a master class on multitasking. * Marie Claire *If you're looking for a permission slip to live the life you want, look no further. In LifePass, Payal gives you the secret to success with easy tips and a clear road map to make it happen. This book should be on the nightstand of every person looking to succeed in life and business. * Lydia Fenet, author of The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You *
£14.24
Hodder & Stoughton LifePass
Book Synopsis''LifePass is a powerful guide for anyone who wants to take that first step towards achieving their goals.'' - JAY SHETTYIntroducing The LifePass Method: A unique method of goal setting from the founder of ClassPass that will help you hone in on your feelings, screen out unnecessary distractions, and live a successful and fulfilling life based on your deepest desires. When Payal Kadakia let go of the pressure to achieve a traditional kind of success, she tuned in to her calling and built ClassPass into a multi-million pound company. In LifePass, she shares the unique how she changed her approach to not just business, but to her life. In LifePass, you will learn how to:- Focus on what''s meaningful to you- Embrace all parts of your identity- Push past expectations to hear your own voice- Turn failure into learning opportunities- Make money work for you, instead of working for it- Manage your time guilt-freeTrade ReviewEveryone is always searching for the one secret formula for success, but in reality it's such a personal journey. LifePass is a masterclass on how to live the life you've always wanted and thrive. * Arianna Huffington *Payal Kadakia's book is going to inspire readers everywhere to find their passion and live their purpose. LifePass is a powerful guide for anyone who wants to take that first step towards achieving their goals. * Jay Shetty *I have seen firsthand how Payal's goal setting methodology helps set short-term goals for long-lasting results. Here, she has shared a path for an honest, fulfilling, and meaningful existence. Read this book and change your life. Honestly.' * Jessica Alba *In less than a decade, ClassPass founder Payal Kadakia has built an impressive global fitness empire and has become an inspiration to many aspiring women entrepreneurs. * Forbes *With ClassPass, Payal paved the way to discovering the best versions of ourselves. With LifePass, she is doing the same-helping us to pursue our passions without constraints, and live with new strength and tenacity. * Randi Zuckerberg *Payal Kadakia should host a master class on multitasking. * Marie Claire *If you're looking for a permission slip to live the life you want, look no further. In LifePass, Payal gives you the secret to success with easy tips and a clear road map to make it happen. This book should be on the nightstand of every person looking to succeed in life and business. * Lydia Fenet, author of The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You *
£10.44
John Murray Press Find Your Purpose
Book SynopsisDo you ever feel your life and career is out of balance, or that there must be more to it all than this? If you want to take control, this book will help you systematically design the next stage of your life and career to maximize your own happiness and fulfilment. FIND YOUR PURPOSE will: · help you clarify your values, strengths and purpose and understand what brings meaning for you personally · introduce principles and techniques for actively designing happiness and fulfilment · show you how to apply these principles in your work, relationships, leisure and learning · introduce systematic planning tools into all areas of your life - even those areas you might not expect By the end of the book you will have created a practical action
£16.14
John Murray Press Inside The Nest
£15.29
Hay House Inc One Box at a Time
Book SynopsisLearn how to create a successful subscription box service from initial product curation to finding your audience to making it a sustainable business beyond launch. Do you have a successful line of product that you know people want to try but who may not be ready to commit or might be overwhelmed by the selection? Do you have an idea for a curated experience that you could provide to subscribers monthly but you don''t know where to start? Step-by-step, Sarah Williams, the Subscription Box Queen and host of the Launch Your Box podcast, shares the tactical knowledge, challenges, and successes she faced in launching her own successful business from the ground up, as well as the best practices for: Finding and connecting with your audience Curating the perfect box Buying, sourcing, manufacturing, and working with brands Making a profitable business after the initial launch With Sarah as your guide, you'Trade Review“Sarah Williams is the definitive authority on subscription box businesses. With a track record of building a thriving seven-figure enterprise, Sarah’s expertise shines through on every page of One Box at a Time. Her unwavering commitment to her craft is evident as she continues to actively engage in the industry, providing invaluable insights and guidance.” — Dan Martell, Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Buy Back Your Time “Sarah is the subscription box queen! One Box at a Time is an absolute gold mine of information and guidance. With its clarity, practicality, and real-world examples, this book is an invaluable tool for navigating the complexities of the rapidly growing subscription box industry. ” — Jennifer Allwood, author of Fear Is Not the Boss of You “Sarah has built raving communities from scratch, launched new companies, and taught others how to replicate her success. This book is a step-by-step guide to building your business, your passion, and yourself. If you’re looking to start a subscription box, or any other type of business, this book is overflowing with tactical field-tested strategies that will save you months, if not years, of trial and error. My advice to you: take the leap.” — Josh Band, founder and CEO of Plate Crate “One Box at a Time is a masterclass in crafting a successful subscription business. It’s an authentic tapestry of hard-earned insights and actionable strategies, resonating with my own journey of creative exploration and growth. Consider this book your compass, guiding you from first step to fulfillment. A must-read for creators ready to design their business blueprint.” — Bonnie Christine, artist, fabric designer, and creative educator “Whether you’re an established brand with a recurring revenue model looking for that next edge, or a first-time entrepreneur looking to enter the subscription market, One Box at a Time is the perfect read. This book is stuffed from cover to cover with actionable insights, hard-earned experience, and real-world advice.” — Nathan Vazquez, CEO of Pipsticks “One Box at a Time is a must-read for aspiring entrepreneurs. Sarah’s experience and expertise in building a successful subscription box business shines through in this practical and inspiring guide. If you want to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality, this book is the perfect companion to help you achieve success in the subscription box industry.” — John Roman, CEO of Battlbox “Sarah doesn’t just say it, she does it! Use this book as your step-by-step guide to help you build a successful subscription business. A recurring revenue business is the pinnacle of ecommerce, especially when done right. This book will save you tens, if not hundreds, of hours of time and guide you down the right path.” — Paul Chambers, CEO of the Subscription Trade Association “Sarah has written a must-read primer for anyone considering launching and scaling an online subscription business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your existing business to new heights, Sarah’s got all the essential topics covered. Read this book and learn from one of the best!” — Juan Palacio, founder & CEO of Bloomsy Box “If you’ve been dreaming of a subscription box empire, or even a side hustle, Sarah is the only coach I recommend. Sarah’s in the trenches, doing the work that gets results every day. Listen to Sarah and you’ll have actionable, step-by-step lessons that will teach you exactly how to grow your business the right way, one box at a time.” — Susan Bradley, founder of The Social Sales Girls “Sarah has a proven track record and understands the key growth drivers of a subscription-first business. Her community and their loyalty are a testament to her commitment to providing them with value and the knowledge they need to succeed from the start. Sarah truly packs a punch when it comes to helping first time subscription-first entrepreneurs start their business.” — Stefan Pretty, CEO of Subbly
£19.99
SAGE Publications Inc Organizations Evolving
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£103.93
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd The Young Entrepreneurs Playbook
Book SynopsisThe Young Entrepreneur's Playbook is a sequential guide that takes the entrepreneur from inception of an idea to success and all the way to exit. Lindile details the milestones of growing and evolving a business in a journey that is by no means linear.
£12.34
Little, Brown Book Group The Home Stay Guide
Book Synopsis''THESE SUPERHOSTS UNDERSTAND HOMESHARING BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR HOMESHARE HOSTS''Chip Conley, Strategic Adviser for Hospitality and Leadership, AirbnbLearn how to build a profitable, professional and sustainable homeshare business. Home Stay, also known as Homeshare, is a global phenomenon whereby ordinary people share their homes with strangers. On Airbnb alone there are now three million hosts around the world, one million more than a year ago. This book offers frank, practical and hands-on advice for those who are considering or already offering their home, or investment property, as short-term accommodation. Written by self-taught hosts who are dedicated to providing the best possible guest experience, this book provides real-life insights into the day-today experience of running a homeshare, and the lessons the authors have learned along the way. You''ll find easy-to-follow instructions and advice Trade ReviewThese superhosts understand homesharing better than anyone else. I strongly recommend this book for homeshare host . . . It's perfect for both beginners and advanced hosts. Written by two business experts with eight years of homesharing experience, Airbnb superhosts Gabriela and Derek offer coaching to other hosts -- Chip Conley, Strategic Adviser for Hospitality and Leadership, Airbnb and bestselling authorDerek's and Gabriela's experience and competitor insights have helped me make decisions on how best to run my homeshare -- Jeff Sandon, homeshare hostInspirational! If there is just one word to describe Gabriela and Derek this is it: inspirational. If you get the chance to work together, you will discover two people that are passionate, committed and extremely professional. Blend this with a truly genuine sense of hospitality and you can't help but be motivated to be a part of their world -- Geoff Turner, hotelier and educator, Anhong ConsultingThis book has encouraged me to explore home sharing hospitality, a road map to becoming (and remaining) a Super Host. It has driven me to optimize the guest experience as well as our own, while off-setting part of my financial burden in a very expensive city. The structure of the book chapters is clear, full of illustrative examples from real-life hosts, as well as useful tables and charts, with a bulleted summary of each chapter. That the authors are expert business and financial consultants themselves in their day jobs, helps with the clarity and professionalism of the book.Great book, highly recommended to the millions of aspiring or seasoned home stay hosts around the world! -- Romy S, homeshare host
£14.24
John Murray Press Burn The Business Plan
Book SynopsisFrom the man described by The Economist as 'The Evangelist of Entrepreneurship' comes the essential guide to starting a business. Forget everything you thought you knew about starting up - this is the killer guide to going it alone from the co-founder of Global Entrepreneurship Week and StartUp America.
£10.99
John Murray Press Taking the Leap
Book SynopsisMake your mark as a coach and grow your business by learning from the best, highest-level coaches in the world who are willing to share their secrets and core strategies. Relevant and practical with strategies specific to current and aspiring coaches, Taking the Leap provides advice from well-known coaches including: Jack Canfield, Marshall Goldsmith, Cherie Carter-Scott and Mark Thompson, who have each built lucrative coaching businesses while doing what they love, helping people.
£17.99
Simon & Schuster Sprint
Book SynopsisFrom inside Google Ventures, a unique five-day process for solving tough problems, proven at thousands of companies in mobile, e-commerce, healthcare, finance, and more.Entrepreneurs and leaders face big questions every day: What’s the most important place to focus your effort, and how do you start? What will your idea look like in real life? How many meetings and discussions does it take before you can be sure you have the right solution? Now there’s a surefire way to answer these important questions: the Design Sprint, created at Google by Jake Knapp. This method is like fast-forwarding into the future, so you can see how customers react before you invest all the time and expense of creating your new product, service, or campaign. In a Design Sprint, you take a small team, clear your schedules for a week, and rapidly progress from problem, to prototype, to tested solution using the step-by-step five-day process in this book. A practi
£22.50
Pan Macmillan How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success
Book SynopsisThe #1 Wall Street Journal Business Book Bestseller & Top 10 New York Times Bestseller.Based on the highly acclaimed NPR podcast, How I Built This with Guy Raz, his book offers priceless insights and inspiration from the world’s top entrepreneurs on how to start, launch and build a successful venture.Great ideas often come from a simple spark: a football player on the New Zealand national team notices all the unused wool his country produces and figures out a way to turn them into shoes (Allbirds). A former Buddhist monk decides the very best way to spread his mindfulness teachings is by launching an app (Headspace). A sandwich cart vendor finds a way to reuse leftover pita bread and turns it into a multi-million dollar business (Stacy’s Pita Chips).Award-winning podcast creator Guy Raz has interviewed more than 200 highly successful innovators from across the world, from the founders of Five Guys, Airbnb and Bumble to James Dyson and Reed Hastings of Netflix, to uncover amazing true stories like these. In How I Built This, he shares tips for every entrepreneur’s journey: from the early days of formulating your idea, to raising money and recruiting employees, to finding your market and, finally, to paying yourself a real salary. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of starting their own business or wondered how trail-blazing go-getters made their own dreams a reality.'A must read for anyone who wants to start a business, grow a business, or be inspired by those who do' – Adam Grant, author of Originals'These stories of founders and their companies are told with the same energy and openness it takes to be an entrepreneur' – Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup'Guy Raz is supremely himself in this guide for aspiring entrepreneurs: brilliantly perceptive, incessantly curious, infectiously energetic and above all, a master storyteller' - Angela Duckworth, author of GritTrade ReviewA must-read for anyone who wants to start a business, grow a business, or be inspired by those who do. -- Adam Grant, author of OriginalsGuy Raz is supremely himself in this guide for aspiring entrepreneurs: brilliantly perceptive, incessantly curious, infectiously energetic and above all, a master storyteller. -- Angela Duckworth, author of GritIf only this book would have come out years ago, building my business would have been so much simpler. At least we have it now! -- Simon Sinek, author of Start with WhyAn indispensable guide for anyone eager to challenge the status quo in pursuit of some new and better version of the world. Highly recommended. -- Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and co-author of BlitzscalingAnyone who reads How I Built This will have an incredible advantage. Guy provides the compass, the map and the headlamp you need to navigate the wilderness of entrepreneurship -- Joe Gebbia, entrepreneur and co-founder of AirbnbGuy Raz has an extraordinary talent for not only unearthing the most powerful ideas in any story, but also translating those ideas into wisdom accessible for everyone -- Chris Anderson, head of TEDTruly remarkable stories . . . about truly remarkable people. Guy Raz captures their stories on the page to incredible effect. -- Jennifer Hyman, CEO and founder of Rent the RunwayThis book is all about inspiration – told with blood, sweat, and tears. You’ll come away refreshed. And ready to hit the ground running -- Mark Cuban, entrepreneur, 'shark' on Shark Tank, and proprietor of the Dallas MavericksThrough stories of passion, audacity and courage, Guy weaves together a shared business-building experience that’s both inspiring and real. -- Lara Merriken, founder of LÄRABARA love letter to the idea of possibility . . . This book explores all the discrete nooks and crannies of an entrepreneur’s voyage through success and failure -- Alli Webb, Drybar founderIf you’re determined to reach for your dream, read this book -- Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group and ‘shark' on Shark TankWhat’s so remarkable about Guy’s book is not so much that all these individuals saw their dreams come true, but that as their stories of overcoming frustrations and hurdles unfold, you end up cheering for them to succeed -- Tony Hsieh, author of Delivering Happiness and CEO of Zappos.comIf you enjoy the How I Built This podcast, you’ll love this book. You'll identify with the ups, downs, and pivots that make up the proverbial roller coaster ride of entrepreneurs -- Stacy Madison, founder of Stacy’s Pita Chips and BeBOLD BarsGuy is clearly a person who is tapped into this community of entrepreneurs and shares stories of relevance to our community. Now, more than ever, entrepreneurs and small businesses need a curator of stories and Guy is that ‘guy’ -- Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s DaughterThese stories of founders and their companies are told with the same energy and openness it takes to be an entrepreneur -- Eric Ries, CEO of the Long-Term Stock Exchange and author of The Lean StartupI love Guy Raz’s How I Built This podcast and the book was just as great. There’s probably nobody else who could tell these inspiring stories as well as Guy. From page one I was fully invested -- LogicIt's so inspiring it almost makes me want to start another business -- Sarah LaFleur, founder and CEO, M.M.LaFleurNow, more than ever, we need dreamers and builders - this book is full of them and their stories of inspiration -- Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and InitializedIf you’ve ever dreamed of starting a business, How I Built This is a must-read -- Michael Dubin, co-founder and CEO of Dollar Shave ClubGuy Raz has seen inside the brains of more founders and hyper-growth entrepreneurs than anyone I've ever met! What an incredible buffet of how-to-build-it-right-wisdom -- Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and O2E BrandsI can't think of a better placed person to tell us if starting and growing a company is really about hard work or good luck! -- Tim Brown, co-founder and co-CEO of Allbirds
£18.00
Rowman & Littlefield Organize Your Business Like a Boss
Book SynopsisEvery business owner knows the personal costs of entrepreneurial struggle. Most wear multiple hats, which leaves them feeling chronically exhausted and strapped for time. Many feel stuck working in their business rather than on it. As a result, few will successfully scale their companies. Constantly scrambling to complete minor tasks makes any sense of personal freedom feel like a pipe dream. One cannot feel free with a mountain of bookkeeping to tend to, a never-ending marketing schedule to create, and all the work needed to develop and maintain relationships with a roster of clients. Sure, outsourcing helps, but getting started on that journey is another task entrepreneurs struggle to begin. Beyond juggling business duties, they also work to maintain a semblance of a social life, tend to family, and carve out time for self-care.Deep down, every entrepreneur caught in the struggle knows there's a better way. They dream about the freedom that they could have if they could just get organized;they imagine themselves being able to take time off, make more money, grow their businesses, and live their ideal lifestyle. That dream becomes a reality as soon as they cut through the clutter and give their businesses the clarity they deserve.In Organize Your Business Like a Boss: An Entrepreneur''s Six-Step Process to Earning More Time, Money and Freedom, author Jane Stoller helps readers eliminate hidden timewasters and create a holistic, sustainable system for achieving the lives they desirein and outside of the office. The process starts with defining what each reader's ideal lifestyle looks like, then optimizing their businesses to help them get there. Full of worksheets, templates, and actionable tips, the book allows entrepreneurs to come to grips with the current state of their business. They go from a disorganized mess to a laser-focused operation without overwhelming levels of stress and the inevitable burnout that follows.Stoller's six steps teach readers how to: Master time management Streamline business processes Organize finances Hone human resources Refine marketing Sustain systems Simple and easy-to-follow, readers will feel armed with the tools and know-how to organize their businesses to success. As an internationally renowned organizing expert with over a decade of corporate management under her belt, Stoller shares teachings that combine her own experience making unprofitable businesses profitable with data-driven insights into how getting organized helps us achieve our goals. Reading this book equates to hiring a personal consultant. Stoller elaborates the same system she has used to successfully optimize her corporate and private clients' professional and personal lives. While each individual and business is unique, the means for making positive change are not. The book's six-step process will work for every entrepreneur, as long as they follow along and put in some work.
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PublicAffairs,U.S. The Soul of an Entrepreneur: Work and Life Beyond
Book SynopsisWe all know the story of the latest version of the American Dream: a young innovator drops out of college and creates the next big thing, remaking both business and culture in one fell swoop. We are told these stories constantly, always with the idea that we'll be next.But this story masks a lot about what really goes on in our economy. Most new businesses aren't tech startups; they are what we think of as ordinary: restaurants or dry cleaners or freelance writing or accounting or consulting services. And those who are starting new businesses aren't all millennials. In fact, if you're a new college grad, it's more likely that your parents will start a new business than that you will. In truth, entrepreneurship -- new business starts -- has been declining for a number of years. What's more, while we hear about the few startups that get billions from tech giants, most businesses are run by the people who found them, often on small or medium budgets. What does it actually take to run your own business, week by week and year by year? If you do make it past the first years, what happens when you start managing a big organization? When is it time to consider selling, or grooming your replacement? When you're an entrepreneur, these are not just financial questions but deeply personal ones.The Soul of an Entrepreneur is a rich, searching story about the reality of the business spirit. In a field full of gimmicky ideas and empty promises, it fills a much needed gap in the literature: exploring the truth of who we are, what we make, and why we devote our lives to it.
£20.90
Penguin Putnam Inc Permission To Screw Up
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Africa World Press Above The Odds: A Decade of Change for Ugandan
Book SynopsisGroundbreaking research on the role of women in African economies.
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Advantage Media Group Cut The Cord: How to Achieve Energy Independence by Joining the Solar-Powered Microgrid Revolution
Book SynopsisDISCOVER ENERGY INDEPENDENCE WITH YOUR OWN SOLAR-POWERED MICROGRID You seek convenience and efficiency in your daily life. You want personalized control tailored to your needs—but how is energy to keep pace? In this updated second edition, you’ll find the answer that more and more American residents, businesses, and organizations are finding—solar microgrid technology. The bright future that was on the horizon just a few short years ago is now here for energy independence. The power to control energy can lie in your hands, not those of a large corporation. Solar energy harnesses progress, freedom, ingenuity—the spirit of America—and a nation of limitless innovation. With solar plus storage, take your first step towards energy independence and with it—a cleaner tomorrow, and a brighter future—for all of us.
£12.99
Microcosm Publishing How To Start A Feminist Restaurant
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£6.83
Forefront Books Bending Reality: How to Make the Impossible
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£22.40
Benbella Books Make Them Smile
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£24.00
Bob Choat Publishing Optimize Your Creative Mindset
£18.90
TouchWood Editions The Distilleries of Vancouver Island: A Guided
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Rethink Press The Disrupted Executive
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£14.39
Rethink Press A Transformation Lens: The savvy business
Book SynopsisTransformational change is complex. It needs to be approached in the right way to succeed and potentially save millions. A Transformation Lens is an accessible guide on how to approach and navigate the transformation journey successfully.
£13.49
Rethink Press Funding Business Growth
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£16.19
Rethink Press Living a Laptop Lifestyle: Reclaim Your Life by Making Money Online ( No Experience Required)
Book SynopsisFollow the 'Five Essential Steps To Success' as you read an intriguing and compelling guide for creating your own online business. Each chapter is carefully composed to suit the budding entrepreneur; from the very basics of getting started, right through to creating your very own website, and making money online.
£13.29
