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      • Business, Economics & Law
        March 2019

        Forces for Good

        Creating a better world through purpose-driven businesses

        by Paul Hargreaves

        Do you want your business to step up and make a meaningful difference? There’s a new generation of businesses emerging. They’re working together to make a positive impact on the world by redefining what it means to be successful. By changing the way you work and considering the impact of the decisions you make, you can join them in reducing poverty, injustice and environmental damage by balancing purpose with profit. In this ground-breaking book, you will discover how these purpose-driven businesses work and how you can: Increase productivity by fully embracing diversity and developing an inclusive culture. Put respect, courtesy and compassion at the heart of your business. Maximise profits whilst prioritising the needs of people and the planet. Attract an engaged and motivated workforce that’s focused on success and sustainability. Join the growing global community of leaders and like-minded businesses that are putting what they do to work as a force for good.

      • Business, Economics & Law
        November 2019

        Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous

        How to power up your profile and get known for what you do

        by Penny Haslam

        In today’s noisy marketplace, it’s crucial you find ways to get noticed. But do you shy away from the spotlight for fear of feeling like an idiot or looking like a show-off? Do you see others out there, attracting the kind of attention you wish you could get? If so, you need to Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous!  Jam-packed with stories, advice, case studies and encouragement, Penny shares pro-tips on: Getting on TV and radio and acing your appearances. Bossing it as a speaker and when you present to people. Shining when you take part in or chair a panel discussion. If you want to be a best-kept secret, then step away from this book. But if you recognise the value of raising your profile for your business or career, then step up – because now is the right time for you to make yourself a little bit famous.

      • Business, Economics & Law
        September 2018

        The Numbers Business

        How to grow a successful cloud accountancy practice

        by Della Hudson

        This is the manual every qualified accountancy professional needs to read before setting up their own practice. Having applied her corporate experience to building a modern cloud accountancy practice, Della Hudson presents her road map to help you to do the same. Here, she shares her hard-earned knowledge so that other accountancy professionals can grow their own successful, scaleable and even sellable businesses. This book is a road map that will help a qualified professional to: Start a successful business from scratch with no personal or business contacts Move from the kitchen table to an office space Recruit and train a team of technical and administrative staff Create a highly systemised business, which can function independently of the business owner Run an ethical business, which contributes to the local community Host and speak at business events Set up a marketing system that operates even during the busiest periods in order to grow the business organically Purchase and even sell a business

      • Business, Economics & Law
        February 2019

        The Resilience Toolkit

        Powerful ways to thrive in blue-light services

        by Jonathan Rees

        Today’s workplace is fast-paced, highly complex, and sometimes even life-threatening. Yet it is possible to thrive in the ‘pressure cooker’ of modern work life. We all have the right to enjoy rather than just endure work. In the unpredictability of even the most challenging environments, the route to success and fulfilment at work is to build our resilience. This ground-breaking book provides a highly effective toolkit that will empower you to survive, thrive and flourish in the dynamic and fast-changing context of blue-light services. Discover how to: Be ready for the unexpected, feel calm and confident under pressure and avoid burnout Reduce stress and anxiety by understanding the essential components of a resilient work life Evaluate your own resilience factor with the Workplace Resilience Instrument

      • Business, Economics & Law
        September 2019

        Own It!

        How to boss your fears, free your voice and inspire the room

        by Liz Peters

        Are you ready to make people sit up and listen when you speak? Do you want to shine in conversations, meetings, pitches or presentations? Is it time to let go of the anxiety that holds you back? Whatever you want to say and whenever you need to say it, this inspiring, motivating and engaging guide will equip you with powerful ways to free your voice, connect with your audience and communicate with confidence to make a lasting impact. Combining practical advice with techniques that really work, performer and communication expert Liz Peters draws on years of research and experience to help you: Overcome the life-limiting fears that stop you speaking up. Harness the transformative power of embodiment to build enduring confidence. Feel at ease and in control whenever you have to take centre stage. Master your personal presence so you can engage and inspire others. It’s time to believe you’re good enough. So, get ready to unleash your inner brilliance, learn to love your spotlight moments and discover how awesome it feels to own the room!

      • Sales & marketing
        September 2017

        The Authority Guide to Creating Brand Stories that Sell

        Smart and simple strategies to make your business irresistible

        by Jim O'Connor

        The business with the best brand story wins. Find out how to write yours. Connect with your customers and make your business impossible to resist using this sharp, practical Authority Guide that will save you time, money and frustration. Combine psychology, creativity, logic and emotion expertly into a brand story that will make your business stand out from the crowd. And using Jim O’Connor’s hard-won knowledge and vast experience give your business the focus, affinity, distinction and competitive advantage it needs to succeed and thrive.

      • Business strategy
        September 2017

        The Authority Guide to Pitching Your Business

        How to make an impact and be remembered – in under a minute!

        by Mel Sherwood

        Make that first impression count. Create success and secure more business with a powerful pitch that really packs a punch. Avoid all the common pitfalls and learn how to boldly and succinctly explain what you do in less than 60 seconds. In this fast, focused Authority Guide Mel Sherwood shares her expert knowledge to give you the skills you need to prepare and deliver a professional pitch with authority, confidence and passion.

      • Entrepreneurship
        July 2020

        Growing by Numbers

        How to scale up your business with confidence

        by Della Hudson

        So, you’re feeling ready to start scaling up your business. But how can you be sure your finances are properly primed to make this momentous step the success it deserves to be? This authoritative, motivating and highly practical guide will take you step-by-step through everything you need to think about, know and do to get your business into the best possible shape for growth. Leading business finance mentor, Della Hudson FCA, will walk you through a tried, tested and rigorous process that will help you: Get organised, plan and strategise for success. Take control of your costs so you can mitigate risks and grow with confidence. Build a strong, productive team that will drive the growth you want. Shape your role so you can move from the engine room to the bridge with ease. Numbers are the language of your business and this book will help you unlock their secrets. So, whether or not your balance sheet usually baffles you, you’ll be empowered with all the expert know-how you need to map a financially secure route to sustainable growth for your business.

      • Business strategy
        September 2017

        Unleash Your Family Business DNA

        Building a family legacy that lasts generations

        by Reg Athwal

        Global family business advisor and authority Reg Athwal delivers the ultimate how-to guide, drawing upon his extensive global expertise and international research. Athwal shares with you the basics relevant to all first-generation entrepreneurs who are thinking about their next generation, combined with insights for well-established family firms who need to understand the pitfalls and legacy blockages that prevent 97% of family businesses from lasting beyond the 4th generation. In this book, you’ll learn: About your “DNA Profile” and how it impacts other family members, professional teams and your overall business How to build family structures and create the right job roles aligned to multi-generational challenges and your succession planning needs How to build a family vision and values charter

      • Sales & marketing

        Watertight Marketing

        The proven process for seriously scalable sales

        by Bryony Thomas

        Are you wasting time on marketing?  The sad truth is that most businesses are. But there is an answer, and it’s in this book! Even the smartest businesses can find themselves exhausted by yo-yo marketing and paralysed by the overwhelm of big ideas, big promises and the next big thing. Money and energy is wasted on running the marketing taps, whilst potential revenue pours from a very leaky bucket. Join the thousands of businesses already using the tested and trusted Watertight Marketing methodology and discover how you too can put it into action to cut through the hype, make a clear plan and take control of your marketing to: create consistent routes to customers you’ll love, successfully scale your sales results, and significantly and sustainably increase your profits. This is the book that actually delivers what so many others promise. You’ll discover inspiring true stories of businesses like yours that have doubled, tripled and even 10x revenue and profit. And, just like them, you’ll unlock the proven and powerful toolkit that builds an enduring process that will deliver profitable results, year after year. 20% of all royalties will be donated to Pancreatic Cancer UK

      • Management: leadership & motivation
        November 2017

        The Authority Guide to Conflict Resolution

        A revolutionary approach to effective collaboration

        by Jane Gunn

        Turn conflict into collaboration and differences into opportunities. Capture and harness the positive energy that different personalities and approaches bring to conquer the problems that can harm teamwork, productivity and engagement in your business. In this practical Authority Guide, mediation expert Jane Gunn will teach you all the essential skills you need to constructively manage change, challenges and crisis. Develop a deeper understanding of conflict and how to transform it, as you unlock the secret to true collaboration and promote a culture of respect, cooperation and success.

      • Business strategy
        November 2017

        The Authority Guide to Profitable Pricing

        How to develop a powerful strategy to boost turnover, profit, cash flow and business growth

        by Shaz Nawaz

        Make a fast, effective impact on the financial success of your business. Setting the optimum price for your products and services, that’s right for your customers and market, is vital to success. But how do you know that what you’re charging is doing the best job possible? In this smart, savvy Authority Guide, pricing expert Shaz Nawaz takes you step-by-step through everything you need to know to build a solid, reliable pricing strategy for your business. Thrive, flourish and open the door to instant increased turnover, the best customers and accelerated growth with the key to profitable pricing.

      • Business ethics
        November 2017

        The Authority Guide to Behaviour in Business

        How to inspire others and build successful relationships

        by Robin Hills

        Explore the psychology behind what really motivates and influences your clients, colleagues and customers. Discover what makes people tick, how they perceive and react to different situations and why they behave the way they do. In this fast, focused guide, emotional intelligence expert Robin Hills reveals insights into motivation and how people perceive situations in business. As he unlocks the secrets of human nature you’ll learn how to inspire top performance, gain trust, win confidence and build lasting relationships – more effectively and with great results!

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