Ownership and organization of enterprises Books
Cambridge University Press The Rise and Fall of StateOwned Enterprise in the Western World
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£85.50
Cambridge University Press Convergence and Persistence in Corporate Governance
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£110.20
Cambridge University Press The Factory Question and Industrial England 1830 1860
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£36.09
Cambridge University Press Incorporating Purpose
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£47.49
Cambridge University Press Patient Capital
Book SynopsisSustainable businesses create economic and social value while simultaneously protecting the natural environment for future generations. This examination of environmental sustainability through the lens of the family business identifies factors that help family and non-family organizations address the dilemma of balancing short-term productivity, efficiency and profitability objectives, with innovating for long-term sustainable value creation. Exploring the case of the wine industry - an industry characterized by a variety of governance systems - Sanjay and Pramodita Sharma develop fresh insights into influences and drivers for proactive environmental strategies to address major global sustainability challenges. By doing so, the authors are able to demonstrate that family firms with a focus on trans-generational continuity of business, long temporal orientation, shared vision, faster decision-making processes, and the goal of preserving socio-emotional wealth are more likely to make patTrade Review'In this new book, two global thought leaders in their respective fields, Sanjay Sharna in sustainable business and Pramodita Sharma in family business, join forces to provide a unique, comprehensive and impressively creative examination into the role that family firms play in developing sustainable business practices. Focusing on the wine industry, the authors generate meaningful insights regarding the importance of patient capital that are both theoretically rigorous and practically relevant. This book is a must-read, not only for those of us with an interest in the family businesses and the wine industry, but for all who care about business being more sustainable in the future.' Mattias Nordqvist, Jönköping University, Sweden'Family firms - often driven by a stewardship mindset - constitute the vast majority of the world's businesses and economic activity. It is thus high time that focused attention be paid to how these firms might provide leadership in the transition to a more sustainable form of capitalism. In Patient Capital, Sanjay and Dita Sharma provide both the evidence extant and the research questions yet to be answered.' Stuart L. Hart, Steven Grossman Endowed Chair in Sustainable Business, University of Vermont and author of Capitalism at the Crossroads'Rigor and relevance pair well in this insightful study of family wineries and their environmental strategies. The Sharmas have produced a highly readable book that will be of value to those wondering how even small players can profit from taking the long view. The Sharmas integrate hundreds of interviews about the role of sustainability in wineries into a fascinating story of how competitive advantage is created over generations. It is a wonderful contribution to a vital, growing literature on longevity that spotlights the first companies to embrace purpose as a guiding principle.' Michael V. Russo, University of Oregon and author of Companies on a Mission: Entrepreneurial Strategies for Growing Sustainably, Responsibly, and Profitably'In this much-needed and timely work, the authors synthesize their leading scholarly expertise to provide a rich account of how and when businesses adopt proactive environmental sustainability strategies. The authors ambitiously wade into this uncharted domain, weaving qualitative evidence with rigorous theorization to elaborate a multi-faceted explanation of why family businesses are more likely to proactively address environmental concerns. This book fills a significant gap in research and provides an essential starting point for scholars going forward in understanding sustainability and the role that family businesses will play in proactively shaping corporate environmental strategies.' Justin W. Webb, Belk Distinguished Professor of Business Innovation, University of North Carolina, Charlotte'This is a must read for anyone interested in sustainability management. Sanjay Sharma and Dita Sharma's book provides a very intriguing seminal contribution that helps to understand how family firms, from industrialized and developing countries, approach environmental sustainability. Family businesses represent the vast majority of firms around the globe both in terms of employees and economic output. Yet, most sustainability management research has ignored these firms, focusing instead on publicly traded companies from industrialized countries. Relying on rigorous in-depth case studies, this book proposes a comprehensive interdisciplinary framework identifying different drivers of greener business strategies. Their framework also shows that, given their greater longer-term orientation and values, family firms have a higher tendency to be greener than public firms. Overall, this is captivating book that will be of great interest to sustainability management scholars.' Jorge E. Rivera, George Washington University, Washington DCTable of Contents1. Definitions; 2. Primary data: cases from the winery industry in Canada, France and Chile; 3. Exogenous drivers of corporate environmental strategy; 4. Organizational drivers of corporate environmental sustainability strategy; 5. Managerial drivers of environmental sustainability strategy; 6. Bringing the family into the corporate environmental sustainability strategy: implications for research, education and policy.
£31.90
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe The Maker Movement Manifesto Rules for Innovation
Book SynopsisYOU can create the next breakthrough innovationA revolution is under way. But it's not about tearing down the old guard. It's about building, it's about creating, it's about breathing life into groundbreaking newideas. It's called the Maker Movement, and it's changing the world.Mark Hatch has been at the forefront of the Maker Movement since it began. A cofounder of TechShop--the first, largest, and most popular makerspace--Hatch has seen it all. Average people pay a small fee for access toadvanced tools--everything from laser cutters and milling machines to 3D printers and AutoCAD software. All they have to bring is their creativity and some positive energy.Prototypes of new products that would have cost $100,000 in the past have been made in his shop for $1,000.The Maker Movement is where all the next great inventions and innovations are happening--and you can play a part in it.The Maker Movement Manifesto takes you deep into the movement. HatcTable of ContentsAcknowledgments viiMaker Movement Manifesto (Short Version) 1Introduction 31. Maker Movement Manifesto 112. Free Innovation! 333. Communities of Practice 514. Knowledge, Learning, Control, and Intelligence 695. Fueling Innovation 916. Democratization of Tools and Information 1117. Rise of the Pro-Am 1298. Distributed and Flexible Manufacturing 1479. Accelerating Innovation 16710. Changing through Participation 185Conclusion 199Notes 205Index 207
£31.34
C.A. Press Tu negocio online Hecho Facil
Book Synopsis¿Quieres cambiar tu estilo de vida? ¡Este es el momento! Monta tu negocio online y alcanza la independencia económica. Tu negocio online es la guía perfecta para quienes tienen las ideas pero no la experiencia en crear y lanzar sus productos al mercado. Conoce las viviencias de quien construyó su propio negocio online con gran éxito y aprende paso a paso cómo: • crear tu propia marca • planear y diseñar tu sitio web • adquirir clientes online• usar las redes sociales para promover tu negocio • medir resultados para que tu negocio crezca • manejar tu negocio para ganar dinero...¡hasta en tus vacaciones! Fabiola Diamond, empresaria y consultora con más de diez años de experiencia en mercadeo online, te ofrece una guía que detalla el proceso para escoger un modelo de negocio, planearlo y darle vida, sin dejar qu
£10.40
Penguin Young Readers Masters of Scale
Book SynopsisWhat can you learn from a Silicon Valley legend and a pantheon of iconic leaders? The key to scaling a successful business isn’t talent, network, or strategy. It’s an entrepreneurial mindset—and that mindset can be cultivated.“If you’re scaling a company—or if you just love a well-told story—this is a book to savor.”—Robert Iger, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ride of a LifetimeBehind the scenes in Silicon Valley, Reid Hoffman (founder of LinkedIn, investor at Greylock) is a sought-after adviser to heads of companies and heads of state. On each episode of his podcast, Masters of Scale, he sits down with a guest from an all-star list of visionary founders and leaders, digging into the surprising strategies that power their company’s growth. In this book, he draws on their most riveting, revealing stories—as well as his own experience
£22.40
Basic Books The Partnership Charter How to Start Out Right
Book Synopsis
£18.04
Currency The Startup Way
Book SynopsisEntrepreneur and bestselling author of The Lean Startup, Eric Ries reveals how entrepreneurial principles can be used by businesses of all kinds, ranging from established companies to early-stage startups, to grow revenues, drive innovation, and transform themselves into truly modern organizations, poised to take advantage of the enormous opportunities of the twenty-first century. In The Lean Startup, Eric Ries laid out the practices of successful startups – building a minimal viable product, customer-focused and scientific testing based on a build-measure-learn method of continuous innovation, and deciding whether to persevere or pivot. In The Startup Way, he turns his attention to an entirely new group of organizations: established enterprises like iconic multinationals GE and Toyota, tech titans like Amazon and Facebook, and the next generation of Silicon Valley upstarts like Airbnb and Twilio. Drawing on his experiences over the past five years working with these organizations, as well as nonprofits, NGOs, and governments, Ries lays out a system of entrepreneurial management that leads organizations of all sizes and from every industry to sustainable growth and long-term impact. Filled with in-the-field stories, insights, and tools, The Startup Way is an essential road map for any organization navigating the uncertain waters of the century ahead.
£24.00
PublicAffairs Pattern Breakers
Book Synopsis
£18.99
Select Books Inc The Fundable Startup: How Disruptive Companies
Book SynopsisIf you are the founder of a high-tech startup company, you know it's a daunting task, and the odds of success are slim. All founders dream of achieving a rewarding outcome like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, but few reach such a pinnacle. In The Fundable Startup: How Disruptive Companies Attract Capital, Fred M. Haney, an experienced venture capitalist, angel investor, and company founder, explains startup strategies that will help you:Understand the thinking of investorsBuild a "virtual team"Create initial value in a product or prototypeRecruit management that will help you raise capitalThe Fundable Startup contains eight personal interviews with executives and entrepreneurs that will change the way founders think about managing a startup company.
£15.15
Penguin Putnam Inc The Art of the Start 2.0: The Time-Tested,
Book SynopsisFully revised and expanded for the first time in a decade, this is Guy Kawasaki's classic, bestselling guide to launching and making your new product, service, or idea a success.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, small-business owner, intrapreneur, or not-for-profit leader, there's no shortage of advice on topics such as innovating, recruiting, fund raising, and branding. In fact, there are so many books, articles, websites, blogs, webinars, and conferences that many startups get paralyzed, or they focus on the wrong priorities and go broke before they succeed. The Art of the Start 2.0 solves that problem by distilling Guy Kawasaki's decades of experience as one of the most hardworking and irreverent strategists in the business world. Guy has totally overhauled this iconic, essential guide for anyone starting anything. It’s 64 percent longer than version 1.0 and features his latest insights and practical advice about social media, crowdfunding, cloud computing, and many other topics. Guy understands the seismic changes in business over the last decade: Once-invulnerable market leaders are struggling. Many of the basics of getting established have become easier, cheaper, and more democratic. Business plans are no longer necessary. Social media has replaced PR and advertising as the key method of promotion. Crowdfunding is now a viable alternative to investors. The cloud makes basic infrastructure affordable for almost any new venture. The Art of the Start 2.0 will show you how to effectively deploy all these new tools. And it will help you master the fundamental challenges that have not changed: building a strong team, creating an awesome product or service, and facing down your competition. As Guy likes to say, “Entrepreneur is a state of mind, not a job title.” His book will help you make your crazy ideas stick, through an adventure that's more art than science - the art of the start.
£25.60
Currency Selling Naked: A Revolutionary Approach to
Book Synopsis“A candid, behind-the-scenes look at how successful direct-to-consumer brands such as Hubble are launching their businesses on platforms like Facebook and Google.”—Lisa Sherman, president and CEO, the Ad Council LONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD • “A must-read for anyone interested in starting a new business.”—Moiz Ali, CEO, Native E-commerce startups have exploded in the marketplace, selling merchandise and services directly to consumers, often through mobile phones. They skip the middlemen, avoid the lower margins of retail channels of distribution, strike deals directly with manufacturers and suppliers, and, in doing so, save consumers money. Among the companies that are part of this e-commerce revolution are Dollar Shave Club, Casper, Quip, Peloton, and Hubble Contacts. In Selling Naked, Hubble Contacts co-founder and co-CEO Jesse Horwitz shows entrepreneurs and enterprise companies alike precisely how to conceive, launch, and grow an e-commerce brand by using paid marketing social media channels. Horwitz shows entrepreneurs how to test consumer interest before spending a dime by placing mock ads on Facebook and other social media. Using this method, Hubble Contacts got an astonishing two thousand signups in four days, and as a result, raised $3.5 million in seed money. Hubble ran a second experiment to see if consumers would actually sign up for the service, which led to a second multimillion-dollar investment. Horwitz shows how startups can cut through the metrics bullshit to focus on the one metric that really matters; how to use third-party tools rather than build everything from scratch; and how to tell a great story to investors and frame your digital offering. In addition to running Hubble, Jesse Horwitz now works with established Fortune 500 enterprises to help build their e-commerce brands within the landscape of a larger retail environment. Selling Naked is the definitive playbook on how to start up a successful direct-to-consumer business.
£23.20
