Small Business Economics

George Washington: general, statesman...businessman? Most people don't know that Washington was the country's first true entrepreneur, responsible for innovations in several industries. In George Washington, Entrepreneur, John Berlau presents a fresh, surprising take on our forefather's business pursuits. History has depicted Washington as a gifted general and political pragmatist, not an intellectual heavyweight. But he was a serious inventor and inveterate tinkerer and just as intelligent as Jefferson or Franklin.

Written in the same entertaining, story-driven style that made The Power of Nice the go-to book for finishing first, The Power of Small demonstrates how all of us can harness the power of small to improve and reinvent our lives. It's the ultimate guide to shrinking your outlook to broaden your horizons.

In Not to Scale, Jamer Hunt investigates the complications of scale in the digital age, highlighting an interesting paradox: We now have a world of information at our fingertips, yet ironically the more informed we have become, the more overwhelmed we feel. The global effects of our daily choices (Paper or plastic? Own or lease? Shop local or buy online?) remain difficult for us to comprehend, and solutions to large-scale national and international issues feel inconceivable.

You can be one of those super-successful people who not only have a successful career but also a successful business! We start with the key things any start-up needs, giving you insight into helpful things to consider as you start your business. Then, we take you back as far back in time as middle school. We then go through what kind of internships and educational choices you’ve made or are going to make.

These days in America, racism is sporadic, not systemic. Racism is universally viewed as one of the worst characteristics a person can have. Activists invoke it so often because it is such an effective cudgel.

Ever wonder how a startup comes together - the people, places, skills, failures, and hustle that make it a real business? This is the story of David and David, two entrepreneurs with lots of energy and less of a roadmap than you might think. In 1993, David Cohen and David Brown founded their first company, Pinpoint Technologies, which grew from a basement startup to a successful multinational company with $50 million in annual sales and over 250 employees.

A new movement is afoot that promises to save the world by applying the magic of the market to the challenges of social change. Its supporters argue that using business principles to solve global problems is far more effective than more traditional approaches. What could be wrong with that? Almost everything, argues former Ford Foundation director Michael Edwards. In this hard-hitting, controversial exposé, he marshals a wealth of evidence to reveal that in reality, a market approach hurts more than it helps.

Public-service executives, both elected and appointed within the public and nonprofit sectors, are retiring at record levels, and the number of Americans reaching age 65 annually will continue to rise over the next decade and is expected to surpass four million in 2020. Finding qualified, motivated leaders to fill vital public-service positions will challenge the public and nonprofit sectors. Unfortunately, recent studies show that few proactive steps are being taken by public-service organizations to plan for the next generation.

With business practices changing on a daily basis, companies must create environments of speed and flexibility that will engage today's employees and allow radical ideas to thrive - because only those companies that move first and innovate fast will reap the financial rewards the e-world has to offer.

The primary concept of this book is to give you a quick brief on cryptocurrency and explain the different cryptocurrency investment strategies. This book will help you understand the functionality of cryptocurrency and the benefits of investing in the virtual coin. Cryptocurrency has reached an all-time new high in recent years and 2017 was an incredible year for the world of digital coins. Many new crypto coins were introduced into the market and most of the popular cryptocurrency exchange platforms saw an increase in its user base.

This audiobook is about learning to live the message of the Good Samaritan in the context of the globalized world of the 21st century. This means learning to love our global neighbor wisely by harnessing the resources at our disposal - our time, talents, opportunities, and money - on behalf of those who are victims of injustice, disease, violence, and poverty.

Conoce el impacto y duración de la crisis en cada sector de la economía y aplica una sólida estrategia para sobrevivir y crecer.

So you have an idea. Now what? Taking a concept from the mind to the marketplace is a daunting task, especially when you don’t feel academically, financially, or emotionally prepared to do so. But here’s a little secret: No one is prepared. Ever. Smart Startup: The Fine Art of Being the Dumbest One in the Room addresses the realities of moving from idea to industry - what it takes to get started, what to expect along the way, and, in the end, why success isn’t dependent on making millions.

Starting a business is not easy. There are many things you need to understand before you can truly be ready to embark on a business adventure. Like any long voyage, being prepared ahead of time will give you a greater chance of success. Entrepreneurs are a little like the settlers who traveled the Oregon Trail, or the sailors that embarked across oceans in search of treasure. Learning that you are missing a critical component halfway through your journey can lead to disaster.

Nadie se enriquece siendo un emleado para siempre. Necesitas tomar mayores riesgos, invertir y ser tu proprio ti y tu familia. Asi es practicamente como lo hacen tus jefes.

Jack Trout, one of the most respected marketing gurus in the world, shows why some of today's biggest brands are having trouble and how to avoid repeating their mistakes. With the help of in-depth case studies chronicling the events leading up to the falls from grace of Sears, Miller Brewing, Xerox, Crest, Burger King, and other past market leaders, he identifies the ten most common mistakes...

The middle class is undeniably being squeezed out. But there are things you can do to gain an advantage in the marketplace. There are still things you can do to generate life-changing wealth.

We have selected for you 100 best quotes to develop your entrepreneurship. A great quote is very similar to a great thinking and a small poem. It can encapsulate a large web of ideas, thoughts, reflections, emotions in a few words. The reader of a great quote is forced to think about what he just heard. He has to think about those words and what they mean. An excellent quote requires the reader to pause to contemplate the real meaning and poesy of a few words. A great thought reaches a level of universality. Quotes hit hard into the essence of being human.

Cos'è una start-up? Come si definisce e quali sono le caratteristiche specifiche di una start-up? È una parola che ultimamente sentiamo molto in tv o che leggiamo spesso sui giornali anche se nella maggior parte dei casi non è utilizzata con una grande cognizione di causa. Ci raccontano tutti i giorni storie di giovani che hanno avuto successo dalla sera alla mattina semplicemente grazie a un'idea rivoluzionaria, ma in realtà la questione non è così semplice.

Say goodbye to scratching your head in confusion. This bookkeeping audiobook could be the answer you're looking for... This audiobook is intended for people who want to know something about the fundamentals of bookkeeping without necessarily becoming a certified bookkeeper. Many people are in this position; small business owners, employers, employees, business owners, stockholders, investors, and many, many more. Most of these folks do not need a deep understanding of bookkeeping; they just need to learn what bookkeeping is and how they should be using it. Just as important, they need to understand what bookkeepers and accountants are talking about in their reports. They must learn the vocabulary and the most important terms. If you are one of those, you have found the right book for you. As an added bonus, the book contains a section for business taxes. Included is also a step-by-step guide to preparing W-2 forms and the information needed for those.