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The E-myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber

Michael Gerber's The E-Myth Revisited should be required reading for anyone thinking about starting a business or for those who have already taken that fateful step. The title refers to the author's belief that entrepreneurs--typically brimming with good but distracting ideas--make poor businesspeople. He establishes an incredibly organised and regimented plan, so that daily details are scripted, freeing the entrepreneur's mind to build the long-term success or failure of the business. You don't need an MBA to understand or follow its directives; Gerber takes time to explain buzzwords and complex theories. Written in a clear and well-paced manner, The E-Myth Revisited is like receiving advice from an old friend.

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Getting Things Done by David Allen

Is your workload overwhelming? Does work keep mounting up, while your stress levels reach fever pitch? In Getting Things Done David Allen teaches you how to keep a clear head, relax and organise your thoughts and revolutionise the way you work. Using methods that he has introduced to organizations such as Mircosoft, Lockheed and the US Department of Justice, you will learn how to: Follow the ‘do it, delegate it, defer it, drop it’ principle to empty your tray. Handle e mail, paperwork and unexpected demands more efficiently. Plan and progress projects quickly and effectively. Reassess your goals and leant to priorities. Apply the 2 minute rule when deciding what to do now and what to defer. Overcome feelings of stress and anxiety

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Out of the Box Marketing by David Abingdon

How to skyrocket your profits - a treasure trove of a book crammed full of time-tested strategies and techniques to help you to get more customers, get more out of your customers and to keep them coming back for more. This really is the ultimate, hands-on, 'painting by numbers' guide to help you achieve rapid business success. Out Of The Box Marketing gives you countless proven, powerful and profitable ways to build your bottom line profits faster, quicker and easier than you ever thought possible. Unlike many business and marketing books, this has been written by a real 'been there, done that' business-building professional. David Abingdon has, in recent years, taken three enterprises from zero to multi-million pound successful ventures - each in less than 12 months. He shares powerful, turn-key, almost foolproof methods to grow your business by accelerating your sales, turnover and profits using little known, covert and 'insider' techniques. He shows why having a good product or service simply isn't enough to guarantee success. And why too much competition doesn't matter - in fact it positively helps. Out Of The Box Marketing is exactly what the title suggests...marketing and bus

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Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins

Anthony Robbins calls it the new science of personal achievement. You'll call it the best thing that ever happened to you. If you have ever dreamed of a better life, Unlimited Power will show you how to achieve the extraordinary quality of life you desire and deserve, and how to master your personal and professional life. Anthony Robbins has proven to millions through his books, tapes, and seminars that by harnessing the power of the mind you can do, have, achieve, and create anything you want for your life. He has shown heads of state, royalty, Olympic and professional athletes, movie stars, and children how to achieve.

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Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Working With Emotional Intelligence takes the concepts from Daniel Goleman's bestseller, Emotional Intelligence, into the workplace. Business leaders and outstanding performers are not defined by their IQs or even their job skills, but by their "emotional intelligence": a set of competencies that distinguishes how people manage feelings, interact and communicate. Analyses done by dozens of experts in 500 corporations, government agencies and non- profit organizations worldwide conclude that emotional intelligence is the barometer of excellence on virtually any job. This book explains what emotional intelligence is and why it counts more than IQ, or expertise, for excelling on the job. It details 12 personal competencies based on self-mastery (such as accurate self- assessment, self- control, initiative and optimism) and 13 key relationship skills (such as service orientation, developing others, conflict management and building bonds). Goleman includes many examples and anecdotes--from Fortune 500 companies to a non-profit preschool--that show how these competencies lead to or thwart success.

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The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard & Spencer Johnson

The blockbuster number 1 international bestselling phenomenon is back…not that it ever really went away. An easily-read story which quickly demonstrates three very practical management techniques, it also includes information on several studies in medicine and in the behavioural sciences, which help readers understand why these apparently simple methods work so well with so many people. The book is brief, the language is simple, and best of all…it works. Starting from the assumption that people are every company's most important resource, this book sets out three simple steps to getting the best from them and making every company run more efficiently.

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The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey by Kenneth Blanchard

How management can effectively rid themselves of 'monkeys' -- other people's responsibilities that cling to them and prevent them managing efficiently. This book explains in simple-minded if abstract terms how to achieve a balance between supervision and delegation for reduced tension and improved productivity in the work-place. "There is a high correlation between self-reliance and morale," stress the authors. With humor and logic they describe the delicate business of assigning monkeys to the right masters and keeping them healthy, i. e. , fed and cared for: " ...if monkeys are managed properly, you don't have to manage people so much.

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Instant Cashflow by Bradley J. Sugar

Discover 282 marketing and sales strategies proven to make more money for you! A self-made multimillionaire and business development expert, Brad Sugars helps you identify your company's hidden "gold mines," dramatically boost your bottom line, and get on the fast track to big profits. And best of all, these crystal-clear, bite-sized lessons can be put to work in your business immediately! This book helps you discover how to: generate hundreds of promising new leads; increase your conversion rate of leads to sales; maximize the value of your average sale; measure your results; and, fine-tune your best strategies. Get real results right now when you discover all that "Instant Success" has to offer: Instant Advertising; Instant Leads; Instant Profit; Instant Promotions; Instant Referrals; Instant Repeat Business; Instant Sales; Instant Systems; Instant Team Building; The Business Coach; The Real Estate Coach; Successful Franchising; and, Billionaire in Training.

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Guerrilla Marketing for Consultants by Jay Conrad Levinson & Michael W. McLaughlin

Trusted advice on successful consulting from the authors of the bestselling Guerrilla Marketing series Consulting is entering the era of the guerrilla client-buyers with a glut of information at their fingertips and doubts about the value consultants add. Guerrilla Marketing for Consultants is the first book to reveal how guerrilla marketing can transform today's challenges into golden opportunities for winning profitable work from the new breed of consulting clients. Packed with information, this step-by-step guide details the 12 marketing secrets every consultant should know, the anatomy of a marketing plan, Web sites, sources of free publicity, direct-mail marketing, winning proposals, and more.

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Authentic Happiness by Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D.

Seligman describes 24 ubiquitous strengths and virtues, with each person owning at least five of these "signature strengths" which he or she can identify and develop to their maximum potential. Incorporating these strengths into crucial realms of life moves living up to a new, positive plane. Authentic Happiness provides a variety of tests and unique assessment tools to enable readers to discover and deploy those strengths at work, in love and in raising children. The life-changing lesson of this book is that, by accessing the very best in ourselves, we can improve the world around us and achieve new and lasting levels of authentic contentment and joy.

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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra

This is a simple yet profound guide to creating abundance and prosperity in our lives. Chopra outlines simple steps to wealth consciousness based on a true understanding of the natural world. This is a book you will cherish for a lifetime, for within its pages are the secrets to making all your dreams come true. In The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Deepak Chopra distils the essence of his teachings into seven simple, yet powerful principles that can be easily applied to create success in all areas of your life.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey

Internationally renowned leadership authority and bestselling author Stephen R. Covey presents a personal hands-on companion to the landmark The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which has become a touchstone for individuals, families, and businesses around the world. The overwhelming success of Stephen R. Covey's principle-centered philosophy is a testament to the millions who have benefited from his lessons, and now, with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Personal Workbook, they can further explore and understand this tried-and-true approach. With the same clarity and assurance Covey's fans have come to appreciate, this individualized workbook teaches readers to fully internalize the 7 Habits through private and thought-provoking exercises, whether they are already familiar with the principles or not. This reference offers solutions to both personal and professional problems by promoting and teaching fairness, integrity, honesty, and dignity. An engaging new companion to a bestselling classic, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Personal Workbook will help readers set goals, improve relationships, and create a path to life effectiveness.

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You don’t need a title to be a leader by Mark Sanborn

'Despite popular myth, leaders - whether titled or untitled - aren't born. They learn how to lead. The real test of leadership is, if you had no title or ability to reward or penalize others, could you still get them to follow you?' In this powerful follow-up to "The Fred Factor", world-renowned motivational speaker Mark Sanborn explains how each of us can be a leader in whatever we do - regardless of our title or position. He sets down the key skills that genuine leaders have mastered, and encourages us all to apply them, wherever we may be in the pecking order. It states that genuine leaders: plan ahead, thinking about where they're heading before they begin; are terrific at communicating and at listening; and care about the success of the entire team and look for ways to encourage useful contributions from everyone. By following Mark Sanborn's advice you can take control of your life, seize new opportunities, and maybe even make the world a little better. And you don't need a title to do it.

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Feel the fear and do it anyway by Susan Jeffers

Internationally renowned author, Susan Jeffers, has helped millions of people around the globe to overcome their fears and heal the pain in their lives. Such fears may include: Public speaking; Asserting yourself; Making decisions; Intimacy; Changing jobs; Being alone; Ageing; Driving; Losing a loved one; and Ending a relationship. But whatever your anxieties, "Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway" will give you the insight and tools to vastly improve your ability to handle any given situation. You will learn to live your life the way you want - so you can move from a place of pain, paralysis and depression to one of power, energy and enthusiasm. This inspiring modern classic has helped thousands turn their anger into love - and their indecision into action - with Susan Jeffers' simple but profound advice to 'feel the fear and do it anyway'.

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Offensive Marketing by Hugh Davidson

New and updated edition of best-selling book by Hugh Davidson, incorporating new marketing tools Provides both U.S. and international case studies 'Offensive Marketing' is for competitive executives who are serious about strengthening their marketing skills and developing their career. It is a practical leading edge guide to five key principles of effective marketing. Offensive Marketing is the best source for competitive executives who are serious about strengthening their marketing skills and producing new outcomes. The authors bring the acclaimed POISE (Profitable, Offensive, Integrated, Strategic, Effectively Executed) framework to a North American audience. POISE brings together advances in strategy, innovation, and approach to produce a new level of effectiveness and market results. Extensively used by companies and individuals worldwide, this freshly adapted book is an essential resource for all marketing students and professionals interested in achievable strategies and profitable marketing.

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Give me time by The Mind Gym

This is an excellent book which addresses the problem of time - not in any Stephen Hawking way, but more in a straight to the point 'hit me with it' kind of way. Many people will find this of use in their everyday lives; perhaps if they've got children or stuff like that. I've found it of immense use in my professional life. I'm an executive manager in a fairly large underwear firm. My time is under constant pressure from customers, suppliers and (most annoyingly) my staff. The teachings of this book have enabled me to 'segment' my time and to, in effect, multi-task far more efficiently. Previously, I didn't have time to say 'good morning', field phone calls, deal with staff personal issues, hammer out deals etc within the same time 'segments'. I felt like a cow on an endless treadmill of milking, eating, milking. With The Mind Gym's guidance, my staff can still grab hold of my udders but I'm also able to chat to customers, clinch deals and (yes) smell the flowers, as I lie back being milked. Great stuff for your personal or professional life!

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