The Idiot's Guide to Business Failure


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“The Idiot’s Guide to Business Failure” by Rohan Aggarwal is a compelling exploration of the rise and fall of various businesses. This book delves into the unique stories of companies like Hooters Air, Subway, and Blockbuster, etc. highlighting the key lessons from their failures. With a mix of humor and insight, Aggarwal provides a cautionary tale for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts, emphasizing the importance of diversification, market adaptation, and effective management. Perfect for readers seeking to understand the pitfalls of business and how to avoid them.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Best Practices for Small Business


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• Illustrates how to make money and keep it with time-honored strategies • Insightful real-life anecdotes to illustrate key concepts




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being a Successful Entrepreneur


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The founder of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company offers insider tips on raising captital, marketing, making deals, hiring employees, and creating quality products




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting Your Own Business


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Now with a CD-ROM! Newly revised for the ever-changing world of business, this book offers stress-free guidence for anyone who wants to turn a good idea into a good living. This edition also includes a CD-ROM featuring commonly requested forms and documents essential to business start-ups. € Completely revised and updated edition of this top-selling title € CD-ROM included, featuring commonly requested forms and documents € Nearly 1.5 million new businesses are formed in the U.S. each year, most of which are "small businesses" € One in 12 Americans will start his or her own business at some point, according to the Jan./Feb. 03 issue of The Atlantic Monthly




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knowledge Management


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Discusses management models and concepts, strategies for sharing knowledge, and ways to implement the concept within a company.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Business Success in Your 20s and 30s


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Calling all go-getters! Even in this economy, an outstanding business career for 20- and 30- somethings is possible, and this book can help get them on the fast track to success. It includes: finding motivation; setting goals; networking; how to work with and rise through management; and overcoming specific obstacles. ? Addresses an age-specific set of obstacles and issues ? Author has experience with early business success ? Even more necessary during the recent economic downturn




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Retirement Planning


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A necessary plan for a secure and comfortable retirement Everyone wants to retire with personal and financial peace of mind. But the question is always: will there be enough money to fund a comfortable lifestyle? That’s where this book comes to the rescue, addressing every conceivable concern—from health care to Social Security—about setting up a sound plan for retirement. And it’s never too late to start. • The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College reports that 43% of Americans fall short of their pre-retirement income • Robert Powell of MarketWatch agrees that “Americans have little set aside for retirement” • Written by a nationally recognized financial expert • Perfect for the nearly eight million baby boomers approaching retirement




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Retail Store


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Make the dream of opening a retail business a reality. The fastest-growing segment of small business is retail-everything from clothing to linens, books to boats, gourmet pans to furniture. With over 30 years’ experience in retail, national expert and consultant James Dion offers practical, hands-on tips and advice on all aspects of retail business, from choosing the right business model and finding the ideal location to financing, purchasing, and marketing. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Information on permits, registrations, licenses, and other legal paperwork. • Advice on hiring, training, and motivating reliable employees. • Exceptional customer service techniques. • Creative tips on how to merchandise and market your store.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Repairing Your Credit, 2nd Edition


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Good news for hard economic times . . . During this recession, even people once considered prime customers have watched their credit ratings decline. This guide shows these readers how to reestablish their credit and increase their credit scores. Topics include: the ins and outs of credit scores; where to get credit reports and how to identify mistakes; how to take advantage of consumer protection laws; telephone scripts and a letter to use when communicating with creditors and bureaus. • In 2008, over two million Americans lost jobs-and one out of every 10 mortgages were one month or more behind in payments • Author is a sought-after expert on personal financial planning, featured in Money Magazine, Family Circle, Women's Day, and on CNBC and CNN




Idiot's Guide: Starting a Food Truck Business


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- Everything readers need to know to start up and operate a wildly popular mobile food business - Includes crucial marketing expertise from a successful food truck entrepreneur