Business Investing

It is a cold, hard fact of business life that most startups fail. Even many of those entrepreneurs who ultimately succeed have stories of personal challenges, unsuccessful companies, and difficulties along the way. The founders of TechStars, a mentorship-driven startup accelerator, have worked with entrepreneurs and companies over the past twenty-five years, and have seen a number of the same issues come up again and again.

Finding ways to make money that doesn’t force you to directly exchange your time for money is something we all dream of, but how many of us actually make it a reality? The problem is that it’s all too easy to look on with envy at the "lucky" few who make it work, while still doing nothing in your own life to force the shift.

Humans often aren't rational. We are animals, and we evolved to mate and to survive, not to compute. Although our intuitive decision-making process served us well in prehistoric times, in modern times we need to think more deliberately in order to avoid our biases. In the first part of Rational Thinking and Investing, hedge fund manager Jaret Wilson examines the science of behavioral economics to show how and why we think irrationally, and how we can do better with a more scientific process.

Best-selling authors Mary Buffett and David Clark examine 17 companies that Warren Buffett has bought for himself and for his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, as durable investments and explain why these companies are once again selling at prices that offer great long-term growth prospects.

Making millions renting out or flipping real estate has nothing to do with luck or even having a large budget to play with. It’s all skill...so let me cut years from your learning curve and save you tens of thousands of dollars in the process. I will treat you as one of my clients and take you through every bit of minutia, from pre-purchase preparation to final closing, with real-world data drawn from some of the dozens of investments I’m making right now in the modern marketplace and not idealized examples from the past.

In this global, 24/7 economy, if you want to get ahead, then you have to teach yourself what others have already learned and what 98% of people will be too lazy or oblivious to learning. Does this mean that you can outwork the majority of people to get ahead? Yes. But you would benefit from merely being able to out-think them, which is much easier and much more productive.

Within this book is the information that can start you on a career of flipping houses. Everything about flipping and selling, from the first look at a property to the final sale, is covered in one of these chapters. If you need a book that will take you step by step through the process of buying, renovating, and selling a home, this book is for you!

Could you imagine the spare guest room raking in thousands of dollars each month? That is absolutely possible, thanks to the wonders of Airbnb. Even better if you live in a well-known city or in an area that attracts tourists by the droves. Imagine having enough extra money to pay all your bills each month, pay down debt, and still have plenty left over to save because you’re generating a steady stream of passive income each month. All of this and more is possible, and How to Build an Airbnb Business is going to show you exactly how to do it.

Do you want to learn all the strategies of options trading? If yes, then keep reading! Options trading has been gaining a widespread popularity as it is a less capital investment. It offers other possibilities. It opens doors for high profits. Traders can also use various strategies to maximize their profit potential, hedge long-term stocks at a low cost, enjoy fewer commissions, and reduce the risks. No wonder investors have been turning to options trading. Despite that, new traders are misinformed and don’t know how to deal with the process from start to finish.

Now, with his keen, objective insight and wizardry with numbers, Hacker tackles the emotionally charged issue that preoccupies us: wealth and its distribution. Hacker's answers are surprising and fascinating, illuminating the financial condition of every strata of America.Shattering all the taboos we have on the subjects of wealth, poverty, and worth, Money is essential listening for anyone who wants to know more about their slice of the American pie.

Are you thinking about your future and wonder if you will get to live with some financial stability? Does the stock market seem a bit scary and complicated to you right now? Don’t worry; everyone has been in your shoes when they first started out. The great thing is that you are getting out there at a very young age, and you can start investing from as little as the cost of a pizza! Many adults twice your age still don’t understand the stock market—here you are trying to live a financially independent life by giving yourself an advantage.

Wealth creation insights by the creator of the company life-cycle framework known as the CFROI valuation model. Investors searching for companies whose future profitability will far exceed that implied in current stock prices, those in business making decisions to improve company performance, and politicians crafting legislation - all use some form of a wealth creation framework.

Even the Odds helps us understand the broader implications of risk - and how it guides our decision-making - so that we can improve outcomes across multiple facets of our lives, from our businesses and investments, to the personal choices we make.

To make profitable investment decisions you need to be able to read and analyze financial statements. The fundamentals of ratio analysis are important skills for any investor, executive/manager, and entrepreneur/small business to grow. Without it, you won't know what your margin profile is, or how leveraged a stock/business is, or even if you're making cash flow. I'll teach you how to analyze any stock or business and be able to tell how it is performing right away.

In this global, 24/7 economy, if you want to get ahead, then you have to teach yourself what others have already learned and what 98% of people will be too lazy or oblivious to learning. Does this mean that you can outwork the majority of people to get ahead? Yes. But you would benefit from merely being able to out-think them, which is much easier and much more productive.

Facing organizational silos or resistance to change? Stakeholders pulling in different directions? Can’t align, get real buy-in, or jumpstart implementation? The problem is traditional planning no longer guarantees success. Rapid change, uncertainty, new technologies, and a flatter world call for a new approach. The award-winning Strategy-In-Action tells how companies ended the long-standing divorce between planners and implementers.

In Nature’s Fortune, Mark Tercek, CEO of The Nature Conservancy and former investment banker, and science writer Jonathan Adams argue that nature is not only the foundation of human well-being, but also the smartest commercial investment any business or government can make. The forests, floodplains, and oyster reefs often seen simply as raw materials or as obstacles to be cleared in the name of progress are, in fact as important to our future prosperity as technology or law or business innovation.

This groundbreaking book is the first to both identify the wide range of political risks that global firms face and show investors how to effectively manage them. Written by two of the world's leading figures in political risk management, it reveals that, while the world remains exceedingly risky for businesses, it is by no means incomprehensible. The authors provide a wealth of unique methods, tools, and concepts to help understand political risk, showing when and how political risk analysis works - and when it does not.

Interested in the concept of property investing but unsure where to start? This book is the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject. It will give you a firm understanding of precisely what is needed to be successful with your investments as well as offer you guidance and clarity on what your next tasks should be.

The lessons you learn in this book will be able to translate into all areas of life, including but not limited to your relationships with others, your business life, and your personal life. Discover the secrets to cultivating a positive mindset that fuels both business growth and personal happiness. Get ready to unlock your path to prosperity!