Franchising offers new business owners the opportunity to experience personal growth and business success with the advantages of both local and national support from a franchisor. Streetwise Achieving Wealth Through Franchising provides all the necessary information you need to become a successful franchisee, including: How to choose and research the franchise options available A thorough explanation and discussion of the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular An overview of contracts-what clauses to expect, what questions to ask, negotiable points, and supplemental agreements A breakdown of fees to be aware of-from the obvious initial franchising fee to the obscure site selection assistance fee Recruitment, hiring techniques, and performance evaluations that lead to high profits and low turnover And much more! The authors have over 20 years of experience in franchising, and their easy-to-read approach makes it possible for any potential franchisee to make solid, informed decis

Managers at all levels strive to develop effective teams while avoiding the pitfalls so common in team management. This invaluable collection of articles explores teamwork from a variety of angles, including emotional intelligence, creativity, and decisio

If you're like most people,you're struggling with questions like these.Whether we lkie it or not,money makes a big difference in the choices we make and the lives we lead.Unresolved questions about money can putunwanted stress on even the healthiest relationships-between spouses,between parents and chilren,and even between friends.In Love&Money,columnist Jeff Opdyke offers practical personal finance advice,as well as strategies for dealing with touchy financial topics-so that momey doesn's end up costing you something even more valuable. 作者简介： JEFF D.OPDYKE is a personal finance reporter in the wall Street Journal's New Youk bureau.He is also the author of the "Love & Money"column that runs weekly in the wall Street Jounal Sunday-a Fourpage supplement carried by omor than eighty newspapers across the country.He lives in New Jersey with his wife and son.

Beginning with the basics of writing a business plan, this wide-ranging resource moves on to cover sophisticated topics such as how to navigate the world of venture capital funding and strategies for turning technological innovations into successful marketplace realities. Harvard Business Review on Entrepreneurship offers valuable insights for all types of business pioneers. The Harvard Business Review Paperback Series is designed to bring today’s managers and professionals the fundamental information they need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world. Here are the landmark ideas that have established the Harvard Business Review as required reading for ambitious business people in organizations around the globe. Articles include: The Questions Every Entrepreneur Must Answer by Amar V. Bhide; How to Write a Great Business Plan by William A. Sahlman; How Entrepreneurs Craft Strategies That Work by Amar V. Bhide; How Much Money Does Your New Venture Need? By James McNeill Stancill; Milestones for Successful

A quick introduction on how to use Lean Six Sigma to improve your workplace, meet your goals, and better serve your customers. Lean Six Sigma combines the two most important improvement trends of our time: making work better (using Six Sigma) and making work faster (using Lean principles). In this plain-English guide, you’ll discover how this remarkable quality improvement method can give you the tools to identify and eliminate waste and quality problems in your own work area. Packed with diagrams, cartoons, and real-life examples, What is Lean Six Sigma? reveals the “four keys” of Lean Six Sigma and how they apply to your own job: Delight your customers with speed and quality Improve your processes Work together for maximum gain Base decisions on data and facts You’ll see the big picture of what your company hopes to gain with Lean Six Sigma, how it may affect your work area, and what it can mean to you personally.

Building on the 2002 August special issue of HBR, this book highlights the specific managerial techniques, processes, and policies that set apart those few companies that consistently come up with great ideas and, even more important, turn them into real profits. Features a mix of 'Best of HBR' classics and new articles created specifically for the special issue Discusses unique ideas such as the 'failure-tolerant leader' and 'innovation headhunters' Includes articles from innovative thought leaders such as John Seely Brown, Theresa Amabile, and Peter Drucker

"If you crave insight into the wacky, zany, madcap--albeit very serious--business of advertising, this is a great place to begin."--Miami Herald~A witty and frank look at the ad biz from one of its most respected voices~Advertising has become an endless stream of clichés, cheesy productions, miscast celebrities, and gratuitous sex--and take-no-prisoners Advertising Age columnist Bob Garfield has had enough.~In the often hilarious, always dead-on And Now a Few Words from Me, Garfield looks at the best and the worst in today's advertising as he tells advertising pros that it's time to swallow their own egos, return clients' rights to the forefront, and--once and for all--eliminate bad advertising from the face of the earth. 作者简介： Bob Garfied,is a columnist,critic,essayist,pundit,and broadcast personality.His high-profile weekly“Ad Review”columnm in Advertising Age singles out individual ads for praise or scorn,making him perhaps the most feared figure in the world of marketing.Garfield-who a

The typical work week is packed with meetings, sales calls, and business luncheons. In every business situation you are essentially making a presentation. The key to good presentations is effective, articulate, and accurate communication. At every turn there is an opportunity to make a lasting impression on senior management or potential clients. Without great communication skills, that lasting impression may harm your career rather than boost it. Be remembered for leading the motivational meeting that inspired sales to increase revenue by 20 percent, not the person who couldn't get to the point at a meeting. You have a limited number of opportunities with upper management or important clients to make a positive impression. Your personal coach, Kevin Daley, will provide you the tips and specific communication skills needed to make effective presentations in every business situation you will encounter as you forge along your career path. Each chapter represents a specific opportunity to stand out and communica

A collection of reflective articles walks readers through tough career challenges--from effective time management to part-time arrangements to launching a new career.

Srong marketing is criti-cal to increasing visibility and achieving bottom-line results-but how can you maximize sales on a shoestring marketing budget?Streetwise Low-Cost Marketing shows you how to get the most bang for your buck with dozens of inexpensive marketing strate-gies that really work. Tight budget?No problem!Streetwise Low-Cost Mardeting has plenty of effective techniques,tools,and tactics that are just rihgt for your budget.Exhaustively researched and packed with resources,Streewise Low-Cost Marketing shows you how to create buzz with exceptional customer service,strong promo-tional materials,and money-saving ideas that get maximum results.

LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES BEHIND ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR PRESIDENTS IN HISTORY~How the Commander-in-Chief commands~George W. Bush has surprised even his harshest critics with his leadership talents and discipline. As this country's first MBA president, Bush formed his unique leadership style managing businesses, not government offices. Team Bush is the first book to explore these unique methods and tactics he has employed to become one of the nation's most popular commanders in chief in recent history.~From "hiring" the most diverse and effective cabinets in history, to dealing with the crisis and war sparked by the events of September 11th, this compelling leadership book takes readers into the mind and methods of America's 43rd president, and shows managers how these methods can be used to boost productivity in their own organizations.~This fast-paced book pulls no punches as it showcases President Bush's successes and strengths while detailing his mistakes and weaknesses. Focusing on the actual events and

When you start a small business you soon discover that things just don't happen in the real world the way they tell you in business textbooks;Invoices don't get paid by their due dates,ads don't consistently bring in customers, sales don't continually rise,and profits aren't always there,Inthis book,small business maverick Bob Aaams shows you how things really get done,and acts as your mentor by providing instant access to streetwise advice on every small business topic. 作者简介： Bob Adams started his current business,Adams Media Corporation,a $20 million book and software publishing firm, in his basement apartment with $2,000.He has also started and operated many other small businesses,including a boat brokerage firm ,a tourist map business,and a classified advertising newspaper. Adams is a graduate of the Harvard Business School,where he received first-year honors; Carleton College,where he received his BA;and the real life of small business,where he's received his full share of“hard knoc

Annals of Economics and Finance (ISSN 1529-7373) sets the highest research standard for economics and finance in China. It publishes original theoretical and applied papers in all fields of economics, finance, and management. It also encourages an economic approach to political science, sociology, psychology, ethics, and history.

A groundbreaking guide to mastering the most important leadership skills~Great Communication Secrets of Great Leaders gives anyone from managers to executives an unparalleled opportunity to do just that. John Baldoni explores the communication styles of many of the world's most influential leaders and extracts powerful lessons that leaders of all stripes can use to improve their communication skills and overall leadership effectiveness. Drawing upon his years of experience as a top leadership consultant, visionary and coach, Baldoni:~~Reveals the communications secrets of Jack Welch, Rudy Giuliani, Colin Powell, Peter Drucker, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, Katharine Graham, and many other influential leaders~Distills the proven communication techniques of today's greatest leaders into core strategies and step-by-step solutions~Develops guidelines for making the most of computer-aided presentations, videoconferencing, and other new technologies~

The new Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology Series is a unique combination of text, quick reference, and color atlas, covering every essential sub-specialty in Ophthalmology including pediatrics. Each title features more than 150 color illustrations throughout and a short, succinct format which in most cases, includes: Epidemiology and Etiology, History, Physical Examination, Differential Diagnosis, Laboratory and Special Examinations, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Management.

本书是供企业人力资源管理从业者使用的一本参考书。全书共分19 章，从薪酬管理体系设计框架、薪酬设计的步骤和方法、薪酬管控、特殊人员薪酬类别与福利体系的设计方法等方面对薪酬体系进行了深入的剖析，作者结合自己多年的咨询经验，采用循序渐进的方式，手把手地教大家薪酬设计的每一个步骤。

People are the heart and soul of any business.In order for your business to truly succeed,it's vital that you manage them effectively.Managing People will show you just how easy this process can be!Whether you're looking for ways to deal with problem employees or strategies to keep the whole team happy,Managing People is the key.Everything you need to know is here!

Builds on HBR's 2003 January special issue and features articles on leadership, behavioral psychology, and compensation and performance measurement.

If there's one thing that we know about the future, it's this: It has already begun. The changes that will shape our lives in the next ten to twenty years are already in motion-from demographic changes to new technology, and from social trends to novel ways of doing business. The pace of change can be overwhelming, and until now, there hasn't been an accessible reference guide that summarizes the most important trends in every industry: Arts and entertainment； Business and industry； Demographics； Health and medicine； Politics. The 100 Best Trends, 2005 is filled with lively information on the most important trends currently shaping the future, including: Generation Y, Nanotechnology, and Duppies. It is the perfect tool for marketing specialists, PR and advertising professionals, investors, entrepreneurs-and anyone with a vital stake in what's ahead.

In order to truly know what's going on inside their companies and promote a positive relationship with their employees, great leaders must develop a talent for both asking - and answering - questions. 78 Important Questions Every Leader Should Ask and Answer helps readers master this critical but often over-looked skill. It provides both common and uncommon examples of questions they need to ask and be prepared to answer regarding customers, employees, and even themselves.

Yor can increase traffic to your Web site dramatically-by designing it to trigger the highest possible ranking on the Web's most popular search engines. Streetwise Maximize Web Site Traffic provides a step-by-step guide to what search engines look for-and shows you hov to refine your site for maximum visibility! From building a more accessible Web site to the secrets of scoring high on search engines,Strrtwise Maximize Web Site Traffic provedes the information you need to improve your ranking and boost traffic to your site. 作者简介: Robin Nobles is a co-founder and vice-president of the Academy of Web Specialists and is a technology columnist for a dozen newspapers.She has successfully taught over 1,000 rofessionals how to beat the competiton on thw Web and is the author of Promoting Your Web Site.She lives and works in Hattiesburg,Mississippi. Susan O'Neil is president of Web Site Publicity,Inc.a firm that specializes in promoting Web sites through search engine positioning and public

本书是巴伦教授的畅销书《商务—市场和非市场环境》的*版本，内容上进行了全面更新，详细考察了商务的市场环境与非市场环境之间的相互关系，以及如何对因此而产生的问题进行有效的管理。 本书的另一特色是，每一部分后都配有综合性的案例。第四版收入了73个案例，包括20个进入新世纪后出现的新案例，涉及的著名公司包括：安然、微软、ebay、花旗集团、Schering-Plough、英国石油以及Double-Click。案例反映的问题涵盖环境保护、药物、信息技术、互联网、国际贸易、伦理问题、公司社会责任、公众和新闻媒体、利益集团竞争、反垄断和管制等方面。本书也考虑了发展中国家企业运作的复杂性，借助本书提出的分析框架和相关案例进行了一定的分析。 本书分为五部分：1.战略与非市场环境2.非市场战略与政府机构3.政府与市场4.国际政治经分析5.伦理与

Do business like Jack Welch~~When Jack Welch took the reins of General Electric in 1981, he reformulated GE in his own image -- tough, smart, competitive, and relentless. First published in 1994, Get Better or Get Beaten became a bestseller as managers sought to understand and mimic the success ;of the man lauded by Fortune as "...perhaps the most admired CEO of his generation." Now, on the eve of his planned April retirement, the new Get Better or Get Beaten, Second Edition shows you how to compete "Welch style" in today's techologically advanced business arena. Look to this fast-paced book for:~~*Jack Welch's latest views on management and leadership~*Examples of how Welch transformed GE into an e-business~*Insights into Six Sigma and other s;uccessfulk GE quality initiatives~*More 本书在机械工业出版社出版的《企业领导人与企业再造》版的基础上加入了十几个新的章节，讲述了从合力促进，到6σ质量管理，再到电子商务等心得内容。 自首次登上美