Small Development

Start with a plan. One of the biggest reasons goals fail is that we often don’t put enough thought into what we really want before diving in. Your Goal Guide by Debra Eckerling starts with that first, crucial step: figuring out your goals and putting a plan in place. As a professional writer, communications specialist, and project catalyst with more than 20 years of experience, Eckerling is prepared to help you achieve success.

Today, there are three Americas. At one extreme are the brain hubs with workers who are among the most productive, creative, and best-paid on the planet. At the other extreme are former manufacturing capitals that are rapidly losing jobs and residents. The rest of America could go either way. For the past 30 years, the three Americas have been growing apart at an accelerating rate. This divergence is one the most important developments in the history of the US and is reshaping the very fabric of our society. But the winners and losers aren't necessarily who you'd expect.

Have you ever experienced a moment when a seemingly random event also seemed strangely meaningful or even miraculous? Whether it was as simple as anticipating a phone call, or as dramatic as rekindling a lost love, what you experienced may be more significant than you thought. It may be nothing less than a small miracle -- possibly the work of angels, or a message from a higher power.

Millions of people hate their jobs, or have recently lost one, and would love to start a small business. Yet very few actually try, because the process feels as scary as jumping off a cliff. No matter how boring or stressful a job might be, it's hard to give up a salary and benefits. But for some, it can be the smartest, happiest decision of a lifetime.

Unlock the secret to effortless conversations with 'How to Talk to Anyone: The Introvert’s Guide to Overcoming Social Anxiety, Mastering Small Talk, & Building Meaningful Relationships'. This isn’t just a book; it’s your passport to a world where every interaction becomes an opportunity to sparkle and shine, even if the thought of small talk currently sends shivers down your spine. Embark on a journey that transforms the dread of networking into the joy of meaningful connections.

Présentation du cours: "La créativité est contagieuse, faites-la tourner", disait Einstein qui à force de s'imaginer voyageant sur un photon a découvert la relativité. Certes, passer du "pourquoi ?" au "pourquoi pas ?" procure suffisamment de jubilation pour que chacun contamine son entourage sans inutiles scrupules. Mais cela n'est rien encore. Philippe Verhaeghe nous gratifie aussi du "comment ?". La créativité est d'abord affaire de méthode. La créativité est ensuite le ressort de l'innovation.

Ready to make and publish your first mobile app? Creating your first iPhone and Android app can be a stressful jump head-first into the great unknown. Are you ready to skip all the drama and create a successful app? Discover how to design your mobile app, hire an app developer, and get your app published on the app store - no tech experience needed. Enjoy this audiobook, created by number one global appreneur who quit her job and published over 430 apps with over 25 million downloads worldwide.

The market is changing, and more requirements are coming. How do I meet them? What do ESG, TCFD, NZ, CN, ISO mean? How do they help me? How will acting on the climate bring opportunities to my organization? The Planet is facing a climate crisis and the 6th great extinction at the same time. People are facing the biggest transformation since the Internet and smartphones—a Phase Change—in this decade. How can my organization ensure its Profits? This book describes strategies—smart climate moves—to address these challenges.

Acting on values—doing good for the benefit of all—can substantially benefit the bottom line, but many business leaders mistakenly believe that doing the right thing lowers profits. This belief is the greatest barrier holding businesses back from being more financially and competitively successful—and delivering more good for the world. Not only can it be a winning business strategy to act on values, as Daniel Aronson suggests in The Value of Values, but it is also a savvy choice, increasing a company’s power, profit, and competitive advantage.

Business is personal. A statement on life as a business owner. Being the leader of your own life is the greatest lesson in business. Your business is personal, as it is yours. We live in a fast-paced, overconnected world. Relying on your own instincts and knowing the dreams you hold for your version of success, ambition and happiness will ensure you have the life you want and not the life you compare yourself with.

Realize how fortunate you are; we live in a world where everything is available to us. If you set your mind to it, there are so many doors and opportunities just waiting to be unlocked. With the perfect combination of knowledge and inspiration from this book, you'll be on the path to a successful, meaningful, and happier life.

Why did Albert Einstein discover the general theory of relativity, Jane Goodall advance our understanding of primatology, and Steve Jobs change the way we think of computers and phones, while many other people live lives of quiet imitation? What are the components that contribute to an original and brilliant life? In this highly innovative new book, Arjuna Ardagh shows us how brilliance can become more of a predictable outcome and less of an accident: when four very different kinds of activity and focus co-exist together.

If you've ever dreamed of starting your own business, this book will give you the information, inspiration, and reassurance you need to get started. It encourages budding entrepreneurs to take the leap into the dark, while shining a bright light on the first six months of a successful start-up. It breaks down what appears to be an Everest-size challenge into a series of small hills for you to conquer.

Writing Winning Business Plans reveals how to write an accessible and recognition-promoting business plan for any organization, discussing how new and established companies can benefit from an effectively executed plan. Writing Winning Business Plans clearly shows you how to prepare and utilize the most important document for any organization: The business plan. Whether one is just starting out or is already in business and needs to refocus efforts, this practical guide will take you through all the various steps for preparing a winning business plan.

Penny and Hattie are sisters in a small town, bound tight to the point of knots. They share a secret they cannot escape, even while it pulls them apart. One night, a match is lit, and Penny's terrible husband is killed - a marriage going up in flames and offering the potential of a new life. The sisters retreat into their family home, a house of secrets and memories, and try to live in the shadow of what they put in motion. But Penny's husband is not the only thing they are hiding - both from the outside world and from each other.

First published in 1880 by P. T. Barnum, The Art of Money-Getting is a short book encouraging the general public to aspire to wealth through proper economic means: building a savings, collecting on interest, operating business with integrity, learning the true value of money, working for what you earn, and foregoing extravagances in order to live a more modest lifestyle where saving money is the goal.

In 2003, Diane Tavenner cofounded the first school in what would soon become one of America’s most innovative public-school networks. Summit Public Schools has since won national recognition for its exceptional outcomes: Ninety-nine percent of students are accepted to a four-year college, and they graduate from college at twice the national average.

Most new startups today are in highly regulated industries with strong incumbents - transportation, hotels, drones, energy, gaming, education, health care, cannabis, finance, liquor, insurance. The more startups try to snatch a piece of the establishment's pie, the more they risk running into a political wall. That's where Bradley Tusk comes in. As Tusk writes, "Every new company is essentially a tech startup. And when you disrupt someone in any industry, they don't say thank you. They punch you in the nose.

In a world where meaningful connections are more important than ever, mastering the art of small talk can be a game-changer. "Mastering Small Talk: Building Confidence and Strategies for Engaging Conversations" is your essential guide to transforming those initial, often awkward exchanges into genuine, lasting relationships. Whether you’re navigating social gatherings, professional settings, or networking events, this book provides the tools and techniques to engage in confident and effective small talk.

Do you struggle to form meaningful relationships because you lack communication skills? Do you want to enhance your communication skills, but aren’t sure where to begin? If you’ve answered yes to the questions above, this audiobook is for you!