Small Development

UTV founder and pioneer of the media industry Ronnie Screwvala is one of India’s most successful first-generation entrepreneurs. An avid philanthropist, he has penned Dream with Your Eyes Open: An Entrepreneurial Journey as one of the most inspiring entrepreneurial self-help books.

Far from a dry listen, The Lean Law Firm is the first book published by the ABA to employ the novel to teach business lessons. Follow the engaging story of lawyer Carson Wright, who suddenly finds himself responsible for saving a small law firm, as his mentor Guy Chapman imparts the lean techniques that transformed his factory from the brink of bankruptcy to new heights of profitability. As you hear the The Lean Law Firm story unfold, you’ll see how your own firm is really just a system.

The Little Things embodies Andy Andrews' own approach to life and work, detailing for the first time some of the exclusive material that he uses to teach and coach some of the most successful corporations, teams, and individuals around the world. In his unique humorous style, Andy shows how people succeed by actually going against the modern adage "don't sweat the small stuff". By contrast, Andy proves that it is in concentrating on the smaller things that we add value and margin.

From the ABC hit show Shark Tank, this book - filled with practical advice and introductions from the Sharks themselves - will be the ultimate resource for anyone thinking about starting a business or growing the one they have. Full of tips for navigating the confusing world of entrepreneurship, the book will intersperse words of wisdom with inspirational stories from the show.

Charcuterie boards not only look mesmerizing and taste amazing, but they also add a touch of elegance and class to any gathering. Due to its insane popularity, charcuterie boards have opened up a new array of businesses that’s worth close to a whopping $400 million, and counting. Jam-packed with critical insights into the charcuterie industry, this guidebook will help you have a smooth start to your own business of serving gourmet charcuterie boards in style.

In Silicon Valley slang, a "bozo explosion" is what causes a lean, mean, fighting machine of a company to slide into mediocrity. As Guy Kawasaki puts it, "If the two most popular words in your company are partner and strategic, and partner has become a verb, and strategic is used to describe decisions and activities that don't make sense"...then it's time for a reality check.

Selling is tougher than ever before. Potential customers are under extreme pressure to do more with less money, less time, and fewer resources, and they're wary of anyone who tries to get them to buy or change anything. Under such extreme conditions, yesterday's sales strategies no longer work. Sales strategist Jill Konrath tells you how to overcome obstacles, get more appointments, speed up decisions, and win sales with today's short-fused, frazzled customers.

The initial excitement of starting a business for many independent contractors, solopreneurs, and small business owners can quickly turn into a whirlwind of chaos and confusion. Knowing Isn't Doing provides you with a roadmap that will turn the chaos to clarity and confusion to confidence. More importantly, it will provide you with professional, personal margin to envisioned.

Many people think that being successful with women is something that you are born with. False! Nothing could be further than the truth. The reality is that you can learn the skills necessary to succeed with women. Whether you want a relationship, intercourse, or just to improve your skills with women in general then the valuable tips in this audiobook will instantly boost your game.

From a business standpoint, the laundromat business model is ideal. Why, may you ask? Think about it; you can run one of these without any employee if you choose to do so. But whether you buy or build an attended or unattended washateria, they both have their unique advantages. The laundromat business has been around for decades and has proved to be one of the very few recession-proof businesses. They are here to stay.

Foodies the world over have awakened to the mouthwatering potential of the food truck, inspiring national food truck competitions and even a show on the Food Network. The relatively low cost of entry, combined with free and low-cost ways to market them through social media, make the food truck business an ideal entry point for budding entrepreneurs. The Food Truck Handbook offers step-by-step advice on achieving your mobile food mogul dreams.

How do you cut through the noise, commotion, and bad information that is right now cluttering up your customers' digital space? Epic Content Marketing. One of the world's leading experts on content marketing, Joe Pulizzi explains how to draw prospects and customers in by creating information and content they actually want to engage with. No longer can we interrupt our customers with mediocre content (and sales messages) our customers don't care about. Epic Content Marketing takes you step by step through the process of developing stories that inform and entertain and compel customers to act - without actually telling them to.

Dirigir un negocio suele alejarse mucho de lo que nos imaginamos al emprender. Creemos que lo más difícil es dar el primer paso y empezar a vender, pero nadie nos advierte que la mayoría de las pequeñas empresas quiebra por no saber gestionar ese crecimiento. Si tu negocio te pide a gritos un plan para crecer de manera segura y confiable, pero no sabes por dónde comenzar, llegaste al lugar indicado.

Have you ever thought about owning your own independent hotel, resort, inn, or bed and breakfast, but are not sure or the steps to take to ensure success? If you have answered yes, this audiobook is for you. If you have dreams of becoming a successful independent hotel, resort, inn, or bed and breakfast proprietor, this audiobook is designed to get you started and to grow your business. Your Full Guide to Owning & Operating a Hospitality Property - Successfully will share you more than just quick-fix tactics but instead how to develop successful long-term operation methods.

If you are the owner of a home-improvement company of any kind and you want to make quantum leaps in the results you get from your life and your business - this book is for you. Inside this book, entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and host of The Wealthy Contractor podcast Brian Kaskavalciyan will share with you the seven “secrets” that drive the results of every wealthy contractor.

If you're self-employed - or want to be - who'll keep you motivated? Who helps you stay focused? Chances are - it's you! Everyone who sets out on his or her own feels the isolation of taking the 'road less traveled'. Even though that road is taking you toward your dreams, it can feel long and bumpy en route, as many of those who have succeeded will tell you. That's why Secrets of Successful Self-Employment was created.

From the globally-recognized personal finance educator and social media star behind Her First $100K, an inclusive guide to all things money—from managing debt to investing and voting with your dollars.

Unsliced is the resource for elevating your pizzeria - from managing staff to mindset, marketing, and everything in between. Industry leader Mike Bausch explains how to make your restaurant unique and in demand based on his 20 years of experience. You’ll learn how to build systems that will help you boost your sales and keep your sanity. And you’ll discover time-tested protocols that will protect you and your restaurant. It’s hard not to get discouraged in this business. But with the right perspective, smart systems, and hard work, your restaurant can thrive.

In Shark Tales, Barbara shares her hilarious stories about growing up, getting into trouble, failing miserably, and then starting over again. In each chapter, she comes back to one of her mom's unconventional lessons, and how it applies in the real world of business. Whatever your calling, the homespun lessons that work for Barbara will help you use what you've got to create success in your life.

Every human is born with multifarious potential. Why, then, do parents, schools, and employers insist that we restrict our many talents and interests - that we "specialize" in just one? Following a series of exchanges with the world's greatest historians, futurists, philosophers, and scientists, Waqas Ahmed has weaved together a narrative of history and a vision for the future that seeks to disrupt this prevailing system of unwarranted "hyper-specialization".