Small Business Success

In this special May issue of Impact & Influence Magazine, we dive deep into the essential elements that fuel both business and lifestyle success. Our cover story, Success Begins in the Office, explores the undeniable benefits of having a dedicated office space for your business. We’ll show you why an office environment can foster productivity, collaboration, and growth—key components for thriving in today’s competitive landscape. Additionally, we shine a spotlight on the opulence of Luxury Living in Sacramento, where we showcase the finest homes, amenities, and real estate ...

MicroSkills is built on one core, easy-to-learn principle: every big goal, complicated task, healthy habit, and, yes, even what we think of as character traits, can be broken down into small, learnable, skills that can be practiced, and incorporated real-time. We call these: MicroSkills. As award winning physicians, educators, and mentors we hear the gamut of challenges with navigating the workplace. And when we learn a lesson we often wish we had learned it earlier. MicroSkills is packed with the privileged information that you want delivered to you as efficiently as possible.

Are you looking for the secrets to passive income with Airbnb? Do you want to know how to start and build a six figure Airbnb business with or without owning a property? If so, you're going to love this book. Airbnb is a great way to make money by renting out your property. You can rent out a spare room, an apartment, your cottage, or even create a "ghost hotel." This is done by buying a property and turning it into a rented space. The best part of this is that you can learn the ropes and build up your income without having to own a property or have any experience. You just have to have a ...

In this book, we’re going to get into ways you can improve your business, balance family life, spend more time with loved ones, and live a healthier and happier life. What if you could work only four hours a day, five days per week? What would that do for your life?

If you own a small business, you will understand this book.

This book shows you exactly what one has to say to be more popular, persuasive and confident in any social situation. ~Brian Tracy—Author—The Power of Charm If you've ever been guilty of avoiding networking or attending any kind of event with the rationalization that you can't stand making small talk, you need to read this book! Page after page, Diane Windingland shatters the misconception that small talk is a negative thing and clearly explains how to use it in the right ways so it becomes a powerful tool capable of opening doors you never imagined possible. ~Ivan Misner, NY Times ...

An indispensable guide for individuals seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts of marketing. The goal of this book is to provide a clear and concise overview of key frameworks and models that are essential for developing effective marketing strategies, making it an ideal resource for students, entrepreneurs, managers, and educators. Written in a crisp and easy-to-read format, the book covers a wide range of topics, including branding, product development, pricing strategies, and more. Besides covering the core marketing concepts, we show you how to leverage the ...

You don't have to be a mechanical genius to be an inventor. Anyone can invent - a parent wrestling with a baby sling...a coach frustrated with slick-soled running shoes...an office worker determined to keep the computer cords untangled. Inventing is simply finding clever solutions to everyday challenges. Author and inventor Patricia Nolan-Brown has turned common annoyances into ingenious and money-making products.

Digital Marketing: Your Digital Presence with Panyim and Nyakor Feeling lost launching your business online? Panyim, a passionate entrepreneur with a killer fashion line, faces the same challenge. But with the help of Nyakor, a digital marketing guru, he's about to unlock the secrets to building a powerful online presence. This engaging guide, told through the story of Panyim and Nyakor, will equip you with the tools to: Craft a stunning website: Learn how to showcase your brand identity, target audience, and mission with a website that converts. Master Search Engine Optimization (SEO): ...

Tip is a timeless, inspirational story created to remind anyone in a position judged by performance that the only way to achieve continued recognition and growth in work and life is to take personal accountability for your reputation and results. Whatever your role, or level of success in your career, Tip is a guide that will help you discover, or remember, how to consistently bring unique value to your team, your organization, and your most important customers.

Unlock Success Without Sacrificing Yourself. Entrepreneurship is thrilling—but let’s face it, it can also be exhausting. If you’re chasing big dreams while juggling burnout, stress, and the constant hustle, The Entrepreneur's Peace is here to help you find your balance. In this refreshingly relatable and humorous guide, entrepreneur and teacher Matt Poyle shares personal stories and hard-earned lessons from his journey. From childhood soda-machine schemes to finding calm amidst chaos, Matt offers actionable insights to help you create a meaningful life—and a business—without ...

Cut the crew, seize the helm, and sail to freedom. Tired of babysitting employees, drowning in payroll, and managing egos instead of profits? The Crewless Captain is your no-nonsense guide to ditching the dead weight and building a business that runs itself. From the hidden costs of human labor to the unstoppable rise of automation, this book reveals why the future belongs to the solo captain—and how you can claim it. With razor-sharp insights and a step-by-step blueprint, you’ll learn to: Fire without sinking—legally, ethically, and drama-free. Turn software and AI into your tireless...

Still in his early 30s, Chris is on the verge of completing a tour of every country on earth – he’s already visited more than 175 nations - and yet he’s never held a “real job” or earned a regular paycheck. Rather, he has a special genius for turning ideas into income, and he uses what he earns both to support his life of adventure and to give back. In The $100 Startup, he tells you how to lead of life of adventure, meaning and purpose - and earn a good living.

Is your business struggling? Equip yourself with proven financial strategies for growth and success. Fear not the daunting statistics: 20% of new businesses fold within two years, 45% within five, and a staggering 65% within a decade. However, 25% thrive beyond 15 years. What sets them apart? The answer often lies in mastering financial management, the hidden driver of long-term success. This book is your guide to joining that triumphant 25%, arming you with practical financial skills to propel your entrepreneurial journey from surviving to thriving.

A habit expert from Stanford University shares his breakthrough method for building habits quickly and easily. With Tiny Habits you’ll increase productivity by tapping into positive emotions to create a happier and healthier life. Dr. Fogg’s new and extremely practical method picks up where Atomic Habits left off.

Do you have a hobby you wish you could indulge in all day? An obsession that keeps you up at night? Now is the perfect time to take that passion and make a living doing what you love. In Crush It! Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion, Gary Vaynerchuk shows you how to use the power of the Internet to turn your real interests into real businesses.

How does a suburban pizza joint end up profiled on national magazine covers and network TV news? (Hint: The secret is not in the sauce.) When Nick Sarillo decided to open a family-friendly pizza restaurant in the suburbs of Chicago, people thought he was nuts. Having worked as a carpenter for much of his adult life, he lacked any formal experience in restaurants or in managing a small business. Everyone told him no one else would ever care about his place the way he did.

With its straightforward language and easy-is-better approach, Rework is the perfect playbook for anyone who's ever dreamed of doing it on their own. Hardcore entrepreneurs, small-business owners, people stuck in day jobs who want to get out, and artists who don't want to starve anymore will all find valuable inspiration and guidance in these pages. It's time to rework work.

What if the smartest people in the world understand something that the rest of us don't? (They do.) What if they know that in order to achieve success, they will sometimes have to do things that others may initially perceive as stupid? The fact of the matter is that the smartest people in the world don't run from stupid, they lean into it (in a smart way). In The Power of Starting Something Stupid, Richie Norton redefines stupid as we know it, demonstrating that life-changing ideas are often tragically mislabeled stupid.

Get money for your business! Learn the financing fast track strategies used by successful entrepreneurs and investors.