This is a book for people like us, and we all know who weare. We make our own hours, keep our own profits, chart our own way.We have things like gigs, contracts, clients, andassignments. All of us are working toward our dreams: doingour own work, on our own time, on our own terms. We have no realboss, no corporate nameplate, no cubicle of our very own.Unfortunately, we also have no 401(k)s and no one matching them, nobenefits package, and no one collecting our taxes until April15th. It’s time to take stock of where you are and where you want tobe. Ask yourself: Who is planning for your retirement? Who coversyour expenses when clients flake out and checks are late? Who issetting money aside for your taxes? Who is responsible for yourhealth insurance? Take a good look in the mirror: You are. The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and theSelf-Employed describes a completely new, comprehensive system forearning, spending, saving, and surviving as an independent worker.From

AlthoughAmericancompaniesspendastaggering$500billiononadvertisingannually,manyfailtoestablishanemotionalconnectionwithconsumers."MarriedtotheBrand"examineswhysomecompaniesdevelopthismostdesirableconsumerconnection,andwhyothersdon't.UsingGallup's60yearsofglobalconsumerdataandtonsofconsumerstories,WilliamMcEwenshowsthatmanymarketersaregreatatwooinga"firstdate"withconsumers,butonlythebestcancreatealastingmarriagebetweenbuyerandbrand.Thebookexploreshowemotionssuchasconfidence,integrity,pride,andpassioncanmakeconsumerswanttostandbyabrand,andshowshowskillfulbrandmanagementcankeepaconsumer-brandmarriagefreshandsatisfying.Toolstorateengagementpotentialandcustomerengagementarealsoprovided,allowingmarketerstooquicklyandobjectivelyratetheirownbrand'sperformance.

Over the course of a forty-year career in the worlds oflaw, sports, business, and politics, Ron Shapiro has worked withand advised an incredible variety of people. What he’s found isthat the secret ingredient for getting into the winner’s circle issimply the discipline of methodical preparation: that old-school,step-by-step way of having all your ducks in a row, whether you arean executive getting ready to do a deal or make a speech; a pitcherstudying the traits of opposing hitters and keeping a meticulousnotebook of their strengths and weaknesses; an international tradenegotiator who knows all about the issues and the people on theother side before sitting down at the table; or a surgeon whorehearses like a classical musician. Deep down, you know you should do it. But how often do you wingit and fly by the seat of your pants because “Gosh, I don’t havetime . . . I’ve done this before . . . I know what I’m doing”? Itis obvious that you have to get ready for whatever game you’replaying

Because starting a small business is not only a huge financialrisk but also a complete lifestyle change, anyone who wants to behis or her own boss needs to approach entrepreneurship thoughtfullyand with careful planning. That’s why there is no better resourcethan The Wall Street Journal Complete Small Business Guidebook, apractical guide for turning your entrepreneurial dreams into asuccessful company, from America’s most trusted source of financialadvice. It answers would-be business owners’ biggest question—howdo I fund my venture?—then explains the mechanics of building,running and growing a profitable business. You’ll learn: ? How to write a winning business plan ? Secrets to finding extra money during the lean years andbeyond ? Ways to keep your stress in check while maintaining a work/lifebalance ? How to manage your time, including taking vacations anddealing with sick days ? Strategies for keeping your business running smoothly—frominvesting in technology to hiring the right peop

Turn Your Dream of Starting a Home-Based Business intoReality! It's incredibly easy to start a money-makingbusiness right from the comfort of your own home. Millions ofpeople just like you are enjoying the freedom—and extra income—ofworking for themselves. You can too. In 199 Great HomeBusinesses You Can Start (and Succeed In) for Under $1,000, home-based business guru Tyler Hicks shows you how toachieve your work-at-home dream. Inside you'll learn the secrets to: ·Choosing the home-based business that's just right for you ·Getting started in your business with minimal cost ·Building your fortune doing what you love ·Running a business from home while keeping your day job ·Using the Internet to advertise and promote your home-basedbusiness ·And much more! This invaluable book will help you begin your promising new lifetoday as a successful home-based entrepreneur!

In The Heart of Business Liz Mohn describes her experiences asa woman and an entrepreneur at Bertelsmann, Europe’s largest mediacorporation, in a powerful call to action for organizations ofevery size and purpose to adapt to the evolving criteria of successin the twenty-first century. With the new millennium being shapedby the forces of internationalization and globalization, Mohn asksan important question: Will humane values take their rightful andnecessary place as a vital factor in the equations that measureachievement and prosperity in the world we will hand over to ourchildren and grandchildren? Making a plea for a new paradigm of business and personalachievement that combines material rewards with those of friendshipand social consciousness, Mohn writes passionately and eloquentlyabout her beliefs as a woman, a philanthropist, and a corporateleader. At their heart is a deep concern about frightening trendsin our society: the loss of direction, the increase in bothselfishness and lonelines

It's not good enough to want it. You've got to know how to get it. Real estate titan, bestselling author, and TV star Donald J. Trump is the man to teach you the billionaire mind-set–how to think about money, career skills, and life. Here is crucial advice on investing in real estate from the expert, everything from dealing with brokers to renovating to assessing the value of property, buying and selling, and securing a mortgage. Trump will show you how to cut costs, decide how much risk to assume in your investments, and divide up your portfolio. He'll also teach you how to impress anyone, how to correct or criticize someone effectively, and how to know if your friends are loyal–everything you need to know to get ahead. And once you've earned your money, you've got to learn to spend it well. Trump presents his consumer guide to the best things in life, from wine to golf clubs to engagement rings. Check out the billionaire lifestyle–how they shop and what they buy. Even if you're not superwealthy, y

FORTUNE magazine calls Harvey Mackay"Mr.-Make-Things-Happen." No matter where you are in your career,he can help you ride the expressway to success. This collection ofon-target how-to's, insights, and self-tests translates intoimmediate take-to-the-office results on EVERY page. Discover thesecrets on servicing sales that are worth millions, add the missingingredient--courage--to your career, learn how to love your job,take a manager's quiz that will revolutionize your style, and much,much more! From the autor of SWIM WITH THE SHARKS WIHOUT BEING EATENALIVE. "Can Mackay do it again? The answer is a resounding yes. He joinsBob Townsend (UP THE ORGANIZATION) as master of brief, biting, andbrilliant business wit and wisdom." Tom Peters A Selection of the Book-of-the-Month, Fortune and Macmillan BookClubs From the Paperback edition.

Bill Bradley was a three-time basketball all-American atPrinceton, Olympic gold medalist, Rhodes scholar, member of the NewYork Knicks from 1967 to 1977 and two-time NBA champion; he waselected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982. He served as UnitedStates senator from New Jersey from 1979 to 1997. Since leaving theSenate, he has been affiliated with Stanford University, theUniversity of Maryland, and Notre Dame. Bradley is the author ofLife on the Run, The Fair Tax, and Time Present, Time Past. BillBradley, U.S. Senator from New Jersey from 1979 to 1997 and amember of two championship New York Knicks teams, returns to thescene of his first career, and his first great passion, basketball.Things have changed since his championship days — the shorts arelonger and the salaries higher — but what separates winners andlosers remains very much the same: No collection of players, nomatter how good, can win unless they form a team. And no team cansucceed unless it shares common values, among them courage

Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman started themultimillion-dollar franchise College Hunks Hauling Junk when theywere just twenty two, and they’ve been having the time of theirlives ever since. What’s their secret? That's just it--there isn't one. There's no fancy software orcomplicated business schemes. No outside investors or quirky marketniche. They just followed 10 common-sense commandments to buildinga straightforward, fun, and successful business that does a simplejob well. Anyone can understand it, and anyone can doit.

So you're standing naked in front of a classroom. Or you'rebeing chased by a one-legged man. Or maybe you're standing naked infront of a classroom and kissing a one-legged man. Dreams can be mysterious, exhilarating, and terrifying but theydon't have to be confusing. With Field Guide to Dreams, you'llunravel the hidden meanings behind these mysterious subconsciousmessages. Organized by dominant symbol (animal, falling, flying,mother, and so on), each section provides helpful interpretationsfrom Freud, Jung, and other psychologists and dream experts. You'llalso learn when you're most likely to have these specific dreams,and whether you should interpret them positively or negatively.With Field Guide to Dreams at your bedside, you'll never wonder ifthat cigar was just a cigar!

Book De*ion In this parable for a modern age, motivational speaker Sanbornrecounts the true story of Fred, the mail carrier who passionatelyloves his work and who genuinely cares about the people he serves.Sanborn illuminates the simple steps each person can to transformtheir lives from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

Book De*ion This collection of classic and cutting-edge articles, case studies, and first person perspectives provides a broad range of perspectives on affirmative action, career development for minorities and women, and other HR-related policies. From Book News Annotation Using first person perspective, case studies, and practical guidance, nine specialists from business and management explore ways to think about and promote equality in the workplace. Topics include transitioning from affirmative action to "affirming " a new model for understanding and leveraging the glass ceiling and what it will take to shatter finding an equitable solution for providing flexible work schedules to both parent and non-parent mentoring gender rivalries in the making changes in the work culture to retain high-performing female and sexual diversity issues in the workplace. About HBS Press Since 1984, Harvard Business School Press has been dedicated to publishing the most contemporary management think

What’s the secret to becoming a millionaire? For years people have asked David Bach, the national bestselling author of Smart Women Finish Rich, Smart Couples Finish Rich and The Finish Rich Workbook, what’s the real secret to getting rich? What’s the one thing I need to do? Now, in The Automatic Millionaire, David Bach is sharing that secret. The Automatic Millionaire starts with the powerful story of an average American couple--he’s a low-level manager, she’s a beautician--whose joint income never exceeds $55,000 a year, yet who somehow manage to own two homes debt-free, put two kids through college, and retire at 55 with more than $1 million in savings. Through their story you’ll learn the surprising fact that you cannot get rich with a budget! You have to have a plan to pay yourself first that is totally automatic, a plan that will automatically secure your future and pay for your present. What makes The Automatic Millionaire unique: * You don’t need a budget * You don’t nee

The remarkable story of how a teenager rescued from Castro’sCuba rose to become a United States senator The swift and improbable rise of Mel Martinez to the top echelonof America’s government began not with a political race but with aburst of gunfire. In April 1958, an eleven-year-old Martinezhuddled on his bedroom floor while Cuban soldiers opened fire oninsurgents outside his family’s home in the town of Sagua laGrande. If political unrest made daily life disturbing and at timesfrightening, Fidel Castro’s Communist Revolution nine months laterwas nothing short of devastating. When armed militiamen shoutedviolent threats at Martinez for wearing a medallion as a sign ofhis Catholic faith, his parents made a heartrending decision: theirson would have to escape the Castro regime–alone. A Sense of Belonging is the riveting account of innocence lost,exile sustained by religious faith, and an immigrant’sdetermination to overcome the barriers of language and culture inhis adopte

"This is a provocative, persuasive and important book. Eventhose who passionately disagree with its conclusions will come awayenriched and enlightened from the process of confronting itsarguments." —Michael Medved, Nationally Syndicated Talk Radio Host andColumnist, USA Today “In the 21st century 'stay-at-home mom' is neither a complimentnor an epithet, but the latest chapter in the ongoing stories ofwomen, marriage, and careers in America. Megan Basham's fascinatingstudy of women in the oldest and most challenging workplace ofall–the home--is the owner's manual for women and men who look uponmarriage as a genuine partnership, and the key to success.” —Philip Terzian, Literary Editor, The Weekly Standard “Megan Basham offers wise and eloquent counsel for those willingto ignore popular opinion as they pursue family happiness.” —Marvin Olasky, editor-in-chief, World “Meghan Barsham’s book tells us three timely truths you will no

This easy-to-use handbook features a battery of tests whichassesses logical, numerical, verbal, and abstract reasoning powers,as well as technological and clerical skills. Completely revised,updated, and expanded, the guide takes into account personality,motivation, and individual interests, and matches the resultsagainst an extensive index of over 400 careers.

Whether you want to win that new account or inspire yourfamily and friends, bestselling author and acclaimed speaker MarkSanborn shows us how to make every performance count. Every day, we are called to perform— at work, at home, in ourcommunities. But is it possible to make every performanceoutstanding, the kind that leaves people applauding for anencore? Mark Sanborn, leadership expert and bestselling author of TheFred Factor, says that anyone can achieve remarkable performancetime after time—no matter what their personality, strengths, orweaknesses. In The Encore Effect Sanborn demonstrates, through hisown experiences as well as those of the people he’s worked with inhis career, how you can cultivate the traits shared by remarkableperformers and achieve extraordinary results in all aspects of yourlife. The secrets lie in five steps: Passion: The fuel for remarkable performance Prepare: How remarkable performance begins Practice: It won’t make you perfect, but it

Required reading for all present and future leaders, thisclassic is for those who have to "get the job done"--military ornot.

In this laugh-out-loud personal journey , acclaimed authorMeghan Daum explores the perils and pleasures of believing thatonly a house can make you whole. From her teenage apartmentfantasies and her mother’s decorating manias to her own “hiddenroom” dreams and the bungalow she eventually buys on her own, Life Would Be Perfect If I Lived in That House is the truestory of one woman’s quest for the four perfect walls to callhome.

In this masterpiece of narrative history, acclaimed authorHoward Blum evokes the original "crime of the century" and anaftermath even more dramatic than the crime itself–a seminalepisode in America’s history that would spark national debate anddraw into its orbit master sleuth William J. Burns, crusadinglawyer Clarence Darrow, and industry-shaping filmmaker D. W.Griffith. "Hugely engaging . . . has tremendous verve . . . AmericanLightning throws valuable new light on an episode that seems, forus today, particularly pertinent. Terrorism happened here." –LosAngeles Times "A fast-moving, skillfully constructed account . . . Blum’s styleis cinematic." –Chicago Sun-Times "Compelling . . . a tense detective story." –Seattle Times "A thumping-good drumroll of narrative history . . . thecross-country manhunt reads like a great mystery novel . . . Blumblows the dust off a page of America’s own incendiary past andbrings it to pulsating life." –Dallas Morning News

To succeed in today’s ever-accelerating world, speed is the nameof the game. Forget “slow and steady wins the race.” The key togetting ahead is not fighting or hiding from speed, but embracingspeed and using its power to your advantage. As Vince Poscentedemonstrates in this rewarding and, yes, fast-paced book, speed hasa unique ability to enrich your life. He empowers you to takecontrol of your time, your tasks, your priorities, and yourtalents, and start making life everything you want it to be. Twentynew tips–exclusive to this paperback edition–show you how to:?recognize the difference between repetitive chores and passionatepursuits, and assign the appropriate amount of time and energy toeach? mentally shatter the outdated idea that work, home, andleisure should be completely separate, and create a new,purpose-driven model of organizing your time? discover how tocontrol interruptions, including how and when to accept them–bylearning when to multitask and when to focusSpeed provides amazingbene