First Business

The People First Effect is a business fable about CEO Dan Burton. Dan has successfully led his company out of the 2008 recession and sees his organization moving back toward sustainable growth - only to learn that his company has been sold to a foreign investor.

Donald Dell is a legend in professional sports. As one of the first agents to represent athletes, he's been negotiating mega-deals for almost 40 years with a hugely successful record on behalf of stars like Arthur Ashe, Michael Jordan, Jimmy Connors, Patrick Ewing, Stan Smith, and Boomer Esiason. Now Dell shares behind-the-scenes stories of his dealings with some of the most powerful sports owners and executives.

From the top ad people all over the world - the ones who create the best television commercials and ads: the ones you love, the ones you remember, the ones you wish you had thought of yourself - come their own stories, in their own words, about the first work they ever did…and lived to talk about, barely. They talk about the zaniness and craziness; they talk about the good guys and the bad girls, and vice versa; they talk about things you think can only happen on television or in the movies but actually happened to these people. You may not believe what you hear, but in the ad world, you may not believe what you see, either.

We are living in a Give First Economy. In this book, Kirby Hasseman explains what this means, why it is a good thing, and how to succeed in this world! It's about doing business "the right way". If you want to grow your business, start an organization, make a difference, and get more done, this is a great book for you!

In his audiobook, Frank J. O’Connell shares his personal stories, business strategies, his passion for mentoring, and proven methods for management. Jump First, Think Fast details Frank’s many business successes – as well as some failures – in an honest and forthright way. Jump First, Think Fast is for those who want to think differently about business and learn how to find their place, trust their instincts, and enjoy the ride from a successful CEO’s stories, lessons, and life moments.

A medida que el móvil sigue ganando cuota de mercado, las empresas siguen debatiendo los pros y los contras de hacer campañas solo para dispositivos móviles.

You’ve written the best book ever, and now, everyone will be racing to read it. That was the plan anyway. As a first-time author, you walk a fine line between planning for and marketing your book for success and the crushing reality of low sales. Book Marketing for the First-Time Author breaks down the most important elements that you need to market your book. Master the fundamentals covered here to set your book up for success.

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Writers Make in Publishing Their First Book describes the major mistakes that writers make when they publish their book resulting in very low sales. The audiobook emphasizes the importance of good writing, having a good cover, actively promoting your book, getting review and testimonials, publishing your book in multiple formats, and more.

If you are experienced in any particular subject or profession, or are a creative fiction writer, then you could be making thousands of dollars monthly by writing Kindle eBooks.... This audiobook is intended to introduce authors to such vital steps and foundational points, to help increase their potential for massive, runaway success on the Kindle platform.

Thinking about becoming a teacher? Our audiobook offers practical advice for the aspiring English teacher but is general enough for other subject areas, which will be forthcoming in the near future. We’re proud to say that it is not another audiobook. With a combined 80 years of experience in the classroom, our team provides valuable tips on everything from classroom management and dealing with parents to education law and dealing with stress, among other topics.

Who doesn't want to be a millionaire? Well, if you have ever wanted to join the growing ranks of British millionaires, then this is the audiobook for you. Here, 16 self-made multimillionaires come clean about how they became filthy rich. There is no such thing as a 'typical millionaire'. Some are middle-aged, others are barely out of school; some come from nothing, others reinvent themselves after changing careers. In fact, all they have in common is ambition, motivation and the ability to think big.

Here's a biographical profile of Charles and J. Frank Duryea, two visionaries who were among the first to recognize the potential of the automobile. In 1892 they built America's first gasoline-powered car and had it running successfully the following year.

You encounter salespeople all the time. Some of them are so good that you end up buying from them, even if you initially don’t have any intention to. Some are able to instantly gain your approval and trust, even if you’ve conditioned yourself not to shed out any money. Be a top notch salesperson in no time! Do you realize that you can earn thousands, even millions of dollars, just by selling alone? Well, you know Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. And they both built an empire selling computers. How did they start? All they have is a few innovative ideas, the right attitude, and the will to succeed.

This audiobook is filled with proven solutions, options, and problem-solving methods that every first-time author needs to know - no matter what writing challenges you face. Follow the advice given in this audiobook and by the end, after putting what I have to say into action, you will have easily written a high-quality book.

Ever wonder what life was like inside an advertising agency? In this motivational and informative book, you will have a front-row seat to the inner workings of an advertising agency. No other book chronicles the day-to-day work of an advertising account executive during their first year on the job. This book is equal parts of education, inspiration, entertainment, and exposé. When you add them all together, it's 100 percent truth. The struggle and triumph is chronicled in this kiss-and-tell book about agency life and following your dream.

Ray Zinn founded his semiconductor company without venture capital and ran it for 37 years, 36 of them profitably - an enviable record. He went blind weeks before his company went public, yet he led it for another 20 years. Tough Things First, the distillation of Zinn's astonishing career as CEO of Micrel, is a comprehensive, inspirational head-to-toe training program for entrepreneurs and leaders.

It is in our nature to judge people not only by what they say, but by what they do. Being the owner of Rooter Hero Plumbing, John Akhoian is judged more often than most, and in some cases, more harshly than most. That’s okay with John. He understands that by espousing the values he works and lives by, he will be held to an even higher standard. It is John’s sincere goal to lead his business, Rooter Hero Plumbing, by the principles and values he elaborates on in his book. He hopes that listeners can take these values and aim to lead not only by words but by actions.

Louise passionately believes that all women deserve to reach their potential in every way possible. To make this a reality, all women need to make themselves the priority. Far too many women are putting everyone and everything else before themselves and paying the price. Far too many women are ignoring their own fundamental needs and feeling drained and depleted.

Decision Point is an exciting new approach to personal development and self-motivation. With a saturated generalist market for personal development, self-help, and motivation, decision point focuses the wide and general narrative to a single point, the point in which a person makes a decision to make a change, and what to do immediately after.

As a teenage orphan in England in 1791, Mary Reibey was sentenced to death for stealing a horse. When police cornered her, she was dressed as a boy, and she maintained that disguise until she was unmasked at her trial. Due to her 'tender age', Reibey was spared the hangman's noose and sentenced to seven years' transportation to the colony of New South Wales. With the odds stacked against her, Reibey went on to become Australia's first female business tycoon and the richest woman in the colony, founding the Bank of New South Wales, now one of the nation's biggest financial institutions.