Business Research

Need to polish your business writing skills and become the most valuable, versatile, and marketable employee you can be? Even if you don't consider yourself a writer, you can become one with practice and persistence!

Have you created an idea for a consumer packaged goods (CPG) concept you believe could be a winner at your favorite national retailer, through Amazon.com or on your own website but don't know where to start? If so, STOP OR GO! and its 25 CRITICAL FACTORS will guide you through a universally applicable curriculum to support researching, analyzing and executing a CPG Viability Study. Each critical factor is enhanced by Doug Pick's real world experiences as the founder and CEO of the HEAROS ear plug enterprise.

Series editor Andrew Leckey and guest editor Marshall Loeb have scoured the print media, consulted with the editors of major business and general interest publications, and surveyed journalism school deans in order to find the thirty best business stories from the past 12 months. Among those selected: Ken Auletta on Herb Allen's CEO retreat, from The New Yorker; Diane Brady on Martha Stewart, from Business Week; Steve Silberman on creating a borderless global cyber-marketplace, from Wired; and many others.

One of the hardest things marketers have to do is pick a niche to market in. This choice can make or break your efforts to make money online, and far too many marketers make the often fatal mistake of leaping into the weight-loss or make-money-online niches.

As humans, we are greatly influenced by our relationships. We each enjoy being members of loyalty programs and networking groups that align with our goals. We have selected and continue to go to the same supermarkets, gas stations, banks, and purchase from only select companies. This happens because of an unspoken relationship that exists with these businesses and brands. They make us happy, we trust them, and their consistency is calming in a chaotic world with too many choices.

The ideal book for the fashion entrepreneur looking to create the foundation for their HFC empire by starting an at-home business, Ian Leaf's Starting a HFC Business at Home outlines the principles and strategies necessary for creating a prominent HFC brand. With so many aspiring fashion experts looking to break into the industry without having to open an expensive storefront or deal with unnecessary overhead, Ian Leaf's unique perspective gives listeners the information needed to break into the competitive HFC industry in a big way.

"In Business with Clive" è l'inglese commerciale spiegato in modo semplice ed efficace da Clive Griffiths, uno dei più famosi insegnanti d'inglese d'Italia. È una collana di audioBook suddivisa per argomenti, che insegna ad entrare e a destreggiarsi - con le parole giuste - nella realtà lavorativa che parla la lingua inglese. Indispensabile per chi lavora e per chi desidera farlo, per chi ha contatti commerciali, amministrativi, bancari, di pubbliche relazioni, o per chi sta cercando un'opportunità d'impiego internazionale.

Our book provides you with the top ten mistakes authors commonly make at interviews and gives you practical tips on how to avoid them. From preparing adequately by researching the interviewer and their audience, to staying authentic and avoiding complex jargon, we cover it all.

Reclaim Your Author Career is the insightful guide you’ve been looking for to build a writing life that fits like a glove, brings you the satisfaction you’ve dreamed of, and empowers you to create a life worth celebrating. If you like individualized advice, fresh storytelling strategies, and deeper self-knowledge, then you’ll love Claire Taylor’s revolutionary approach to unlocking the creative life you deserve.

With Amazon's growing power in both bookselling and publishing, considering where and how we get our books is more important now than ever. The simple act of putting a book in a reader's hands—what booksellers call handselling—becomes a catalyst for an exploration of the moral, financial, and political pressures all indie bookstores face.

¿Estás utilizando inteligentemente toda la data recopilada y almacenada? En un escenario de feroces transformaciones digitales, debemos ser capaces de ayudar a nuestras organizaciones a salir airosas de estos cambios y ser competentes al desarrollar empresas basadas en datos (data driven). No se trata de trabajar con hojas de cálculo u otros mecanismos tradicionales, sino de emplear una gestión eficaz de los datos que genere enormes beneficios para las instituciones y para todo aquel que emprenda en el mundo de hoy.

"Top Ten Steps to Build an Engaged Reader Community," the ultimate guide for authors who want to connect with their audience and create a supportive network. Learn how to define your target audience, master social media engagement, start a captivating blog, offer exclusive content, interact with readers, host virtual events, collaborate with other authors, create a compelling newsletter, encourage user-generated content, and show appreciation.

With practical tips on defining your target audience, establishing a website, creating a blog, building an email list, utilizing social media, attending events and conferences, collaborating with other authors, offering free content, and being consistent, this guide has everything you need to build and maintain a strong author platform. By following the advice of successful authors and marketing experts, you'll learn how to attract readers, establish yourself as an authority in your field, and promote your work effectively.

Are you a self-published author looking to expand your reach beyond Amazon? In "Beyond the Amazon Bubble," we uncover why Amazon exclusivity may not be the best path for every writer. Explore the world outside Amazon, where diverse platforms and bookstores await potential readers. Learn to stand out amidst Amazon's book saturation, navigate exclusivity's limitations, and stay informed about Amazon's evolving policies. Understand Amazon Publishing's impact and review policies while gaining insights into algorithms and discoverability strategies.

Most writers want to sell more books, but with over 20 million books on the market, you need to adopt techniques and methods that help do that. Here are a number of things to do that will move you further along your goal of more book sales. Some are quick and easy, some are more difficult and long-term, but the more you do, the better your chances of sales improvement.

Being the author of a published book unquestionably establishes authority, and today's non-fiction books might easily be referred to as the new business cards. The reason for being an author in the modern world is no longer about earning royalties but about establishing your brand by positioning you as an expert in your field.

This essential guide tackles the most common challenges writers face, including rejection, editing, marketing, distribution, audience building, time management, and legal issues like copyright infringement. Our expert advice will help you navigate the complex world of publishing and achieve success. Plus, we'll guide you through the formatting process, even for eBooks that need to work on multiple devices and software.

Are you struggling to create a sales pitch that really resonates with your audience? Look no further than "Top Ten Things to Consider for a Great Sales Pitch"! This ultimate guide will take you through the ten most important steps to creating a sales pitch that will grab your target audience's attention and convince them to buy your book.

Everything you need before you embark on your writing journey and career in this short and easy to follow guide. Jack Freestone has been self publishing for over twenty years and has tried most options out there. Essential tips on everything from how to overcome self-doubt, to free marketing and self-promotion options. This is the guide you need from a very experienced author.

This book highlights the benefits of indie publishing, including higher royalties, faster publishing timelines, the ability to target niche markets, and global distribution through online retailers. If you want more control over your book's content and the ability to reach listeners worldwide, Top Ten Advantages Indie Authors Have Over Traditional Authors is a must-listen. Get your copy today and start your journey towards independent publishing success!