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A commonsense guide to getting the best out of your dealings in one of the world's biggest emerging economies. Written…
by the former South Asia editor of the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Times, the comprehensive yet concise text covers Indian business culture, government infrastructure, history, and politics, as well as everyday dos, don'ts, and taboos. Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features show you how to establish a presence and build lasting business relationships. Tables, illustrations, "In focus" panels, and real-life case studies suggest ways to seal joint ventures and navigate the challenges of Indian bureaucracy.Doing Business in India helps you conquer the complexities of overseas commerce and get the most out of your opportunities abroad.The DK Essential Managers series covers a range of business and management topics and has sold more than two million copies worldwide. Each guide is clearly presented for ease of reference, with visual pointers, tips, and graphics.From online marketing to old-fashioned word-of-mouth, readers will find a comprehensive update on key marketing basics, as well as such…
topics as: • Guerilla marketing. • Marketing to Boomers and Latinos. • Online marketing. • Targeted, but affordable direct mail. • Sample marketing plans for several types of small businesses (as well as a couple of larger projects). • Practical, do-it-yourself distribution strategies. • Analysis of business segments and trends, and much more.Estate Planning, 5E (Idiot's Guides)
Par Stephen Maple. 2016
Anyone with assets and heirs needs a will to determine what will happen to their property and plan for the…
welfare of their children should they pass away unexpectedly. As people age, they tend to think more seriously about having a will and planning their estates, to help their heirs, and to give them the maximum amount of money possible. This book makes it easy to understand all the issues surrounding estates, and to draft a will. This book covers: • An introduction to the important concepts of estate planning and vital information on how to get started on a plan. • Valuing your property and assets, including businesses and self-employment issues. • Getting the most from life insurance, pensions, and retirement savings. • Creating a will and trusts, and learning how probate works. • Looking after minor children in the event of your death, planning for special situations such as divorce and bankruptcy, and avoiding family feuds over inheritance. • Everything you need to know about taxes: estate, gift, state and federal income—and how to ensure that your heirs receive the assets you have intended for them. • Planning for retirement, including Social Security benefits, power of attorney, and health care directives.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying a Home: An Easy-to-Follow Road Map to Your Dream Home
Par Peter Richmond. 2010
In real estate, it's a buyer's market—and here is the buyer's bible . . . Buying a home is the single…
most important financial move in most people's lives. This book covers a variety of topics including inspecting, evaluating, negotiating, financing, contracts, and legal issues. It also breaks down the roles of the key players and what these professionals, agents, brokers, and inspectors are responsible for—and when to go it alone. The thorough advice, covering everything from buying houses at auctions to what neighborhood to live in, will provide reassurance for every soon–to–be homeowner. • A necessary tool for those who plan to buy homes and even current homeowners in order to keep up with an ever changing market • Will be published in time for spring, when most people start looking into buying new homes • Covers a broad range of buying options and homeowner's needsThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Team Building
Par Arthur Pell. 1999
Team building remains a key component to a successful work environment. With The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Team Building, learn:• Quick and easy guidance…
on making America&’s newest way of working for your team• Idiot-proof steps for creating a team and getting the most out of it• Down-to-earth advice on training, delegating, communicating, setting goals, and more&“Dr. Pell has written a delightfully entertaining &‘how-to&’ manual that is not only a prime training tool for new team leaders, but a reference guide for all managers, regardless of their level of proficiency and experience. . . this book is a must-read.&”—Franklin C. Ashby, Ph.D., president of Manchester TrainingThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Global Economics: Understand the Financial Forces That Drive Our World—and Our Future
Par Craig Hovey, Gregory Rehmke. 2008
Think outside the borders. Global economics affects every aspect of our lives. Free trade agreements, tariffs, terrorism, trade deficits, international…
debt, global warming, OPEC, outsourcing, and sweat shops are just some of the forces driving our world, food supply, jobs, and future. The Complete Idiots Guide® to Global Economics provides the key to understanding the various facts, figures, policies, and practices that offer insight into this dynamic subject.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Government Contracts
Par John C. Lauderdale. 2009
Inside strategies and tips for small businesses seeking government business This guide takes the small business owner through the different…
vehicles of the government procurement process, showing how the government selects a contract winner. It goes step-by-step from registration through the bidding process and beyond. And while the book is weighted to federal contracts, there is plenty of coverage on winning state and local contracts as well. • In 2006, small businesses won $77 billion in federal contracts • Slow economy forcing small businesses to procure more contracts, at all levels of government • Inside strategies and tips: a vast majority of small business owners know nothing about getting government contractsThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Selling Your Crafts on Etsy
Par Marcia Layton Turner. 2013
Etsy is a wildly popular website where crafters and craftsmen alike have discovered a portal where they can market and…
sell their handmade wares—literally around the globe. Any successful Etsy seller will tell you the difference between a successful Etsy storefront and the storefront that gets lost in the mix often boils down to the tricky details. The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Selling Your Crafts with Etsy is written by someone who has proven selling success on Etsy and knows the tricks that will get a storefront noticed—and wares shipping out the door. From having the right keywords in place for optimum searchability, to creating an attractive storefront that will create return customers and loads of traffic, The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Selling Your Crafts with Etsy will help you learn the tricks of the trade and help you build the successful Etsy business you have always wanted.Triaging the Streaming Wars (ISSN)
Par Robert Alan Brookey, Jason Phillips, Timothy Pollard. 2024
This volume considers the different implications of the rise of streaming services and their particular acceleration during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Exploring the significant disruption caused to the entertainment industries by the rise of these streaming services, a team of international scholars examine changes to labor issues and compensation, which were central to the conflict between the Writers Guild of America members and their agents, the broadening divide between networks and affiliates, the significant consolidation of the media industry resulting from Disney’s acquisition of Fox ahead of the launch of Disney+, and the variety of business models behind these services that defy the traditional advertising models and standard revenue streams. This thorough and multifaceted look at this rapidly growing section of the entertainment industry will be of interest to academics and students working in film and TV studies, media industry studies, digital media studies, business, and communication studies.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Customer Service
Par Ron Karr. 1997
You're no idiot, of course. You skillfully manage your kids' temper tantrums, diplomatically handle office politics, and even pleasantly deal…
with your friends' bickering. But when it comes to handling customer service, you feel utterly lost. It's time to make great customer service an indispensable part of your daily operation! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Great Customer Service teaches you how to create the "Service Difference"—service that genuinely pleases your customers and sets your organization apart from the pack.Starting & Running a Marijuana Business (Idiot's Guides)
Par Debby Goldsberry. 2017
The most comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide to starting and running a marijuana business.Legal marijuana is one of the fastest growing…
industries on the planet, and aspiring entrepreneurs are chomping at the bit to get in on the "green rush". However, while starting any new business can be challenging, starting one in an emerging field with a new and changing legal landscape can be downright daunting. But whether your ambition is to start a grow facility or cannabis dispensary, Idiot's Guides: Starting & Running a Marijuana Business will help you navigate this complex industry with careful planning and special considerations to make the most of your new venture.In this comprehensive overview, you get:• Best practices for securing locations and permits, dealing with the financial restraints from the U.S. Government, and managing all of the day-to-day aspects of running a business.• Insights on the legal challenges from state-to-state and how to navigate them to maximize earning potential. • Expert advice on locating cultivation/dispensary sites, creating a business plan, securing finances, training staff, dealing with security measures, paying taxes, and offering medical patient counseling. • Marketing strategies to ensure the business grows and operates legally and effectively.• Checklists for any owner and manager to incorporate in their business and training to ensure all systems are covered.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Real Estate Agent, 2E
Par Marilyn Sullivan. 2006
Getting infrom the ground floor to the attic! The incredible growth of the real estate market over the past few…
years has more and more people looking to change jobs and get in on the action. Fully revised and updatedand written by a highly regarded real estate broker, author, and lawyerthis book covers everything from whether or not real estate sales is the right career move to how to master the skills necessary to be successful. Includes a consideration of the pros and cons of a career in real estate sales, as well as hints for taking the exam and getting licensed Updated information on websites, technology, and newly-popular discounted fee structure Provides easy-to-follow, customizable business metricsThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Person-to-Person Lending
Par Beverly Harzog, Curtis E. Arnold. 2009
Forget credit card companies—make it personal! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Person–to–Person Lending fills readers in on what they need…
to know, such as how person–to–person lending works, who lends and who borrows, and the advantages and disadvantages of Virgin Money, Prosper, Zopa, and Facebook's Lending Club.• Loans on Prosper and LendingClub rose to $100 million in 2007; by 2010, the online banking report forecasts $1 billion in person–to–person loan originations• Javelin Strategy & Research (Dec. 2007) predicts that the demand for person–to–person lending services may grow from $38 billion to $159 billion over the next five years.DK Essential Managers: Understanding Accounts (DK Essential Managers)
Par Stephen Brookson. 2001
Learn how to understand financial terms and documents and read and interpret company accounts. Understanding Accounts not only explains the functions of…
the profit and loss account, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement and forecast, but also shows how they are constructed and how they fit together to reveal a complete picture of an organization's performance. Power tips reveal how to get behind the figures and understand the true significance of financial information. The Essential Managers have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide! Experienced and novice managers alike can benefit from these compact guides. The topics are relevant to every work environment, from large corporations to small businesses. Concise treatments of dozens of business techniques, skills, methods, and problems are presented with hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams. It is the most exciting and accessible approach to business and self-improvement available.El libro de los negocios (DK Big Ideas)
Par Dk. 2016
Grandes ideas, explicaciones sencillasCon un lenguaje claro, El libro de los negocios presenta concisas explicaciones que desbrozan la jerga académica,…
esquemas que simplifican las teorías más complejas, e ingeniosas ilustraciones que juegan con nuestras ideas sobre el mercado global.Un gran líder empresarial ¿nace o se hace? ¿Cómo se crea una marca exitosa? ¿Por qué algunas empresas fracasan y otras prosperan? A lo largo de la historia, los gurús de los negocios han ofrecido ideas que han configurado y mejorado el mundo empresarial.¡El mundo de los negocios explicado de forma sencilla!Desde que las civilizaciones primitivas empezaron a comerciar con bienes y servicios, la humanidad ha pensado en los negocios. La aparición de productos especializados y el uso del dinero como medio de intercambio permitieron a sociedades e individuos adquirir un «perfil de negocios», para emplear una expresión moderna.Una enriquecedora lectura que nos cuenta sobre cómo los antiguos egipcios, mayas, griegos y romanos supieron que la generación de riqueza mediante el mecanismo del comercio era esencial para adquirir poder y así sentaron las bases sobre las que prosperó la civilización.Tanto el emprendedor que pone en marcha un negocio global o local, o bien el director ejecutivo con su visión más amplia, como el consumidor curioso hallarán en este libro de negocios en español muchas ideas inspiradoras, desde cómo crear el plan de negocio hasta cómo gestionar la publicidad de un negocio a través de los siguientes capítulos: • Empieza con poco, piensa a lo grande. Emprender el negocio del siglo y expandirlo. • Encender el fuego. Liderazgo y recursos humanos. • Hacer que el dinero rinda. Gestionar las finanzas. • Trabajar con una visión. Estrategia, operaciones, modelos de negocios. • Éxito en ventas. La gestión del marketing. • Distribución y productos. Producción y posproducción. El libro de los negocios, pertenece a la galardonada serie Grandes Ideas explica temas complejos de un modo fácil de entender mediante explicaciones claras y alejándose del academicismo tradicional. Su creativo diseño y los gráficos innovadores que acompañan al texto hacen de esta serie una introducción perfecta a una gran diversidad de materias para toda la familia.The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Demystifying the Foreignexchange Market: Complete Idiot's Guides
Par Gregory Rehmke. 2010
When Wall Street stubs a toe, markets around the world say "ouch!" But exactly how the foreign exchange market works…
is a mystery that can give you a migraine.Come out from the covers! The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Demystfying the Foreign Exchange Market provides the grounding you need to grasp this confusing aspect of the global economy. In it you get:*The foreign exchange market explained.*How market forces and exchange rates are determined.*Supply, demand, and equilibrium.*Speculating on exchange.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coping With Difficult People
Par Arlene Uhl. 2007
Easy ways of dealing with difficult people. Psychotherapist Arlene Matthews Uhl offers the most effective strategies for dealing with difficult…
people—from strangers and co-workers to friends and family—by characterizing the four major types and revealing specific methods to cope with them in every aspect of life. - Jargon-free, practical advice and strategies—for home and at work. - Unique approach based on behavioral patterns, not simply personality types. - Includes tactics on diffusing tense encounters in any situation. - Features tips for &“cutting the cord&” when personal relationships become too difficult.The practical guide that gives you the tools to succeed in a business environment. Discover how to improve your performance and…
boost productivity by prioritizing tasks and managing your time effectively. You'll learn how to improve your skills, develop drive, and lead effectively. In a slim, portable format, Essential Managers: Achieving High Performance gives you a practical how-to approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and &”ask yourself&” features showing you how to build your confidence, develop your brand, and make an impact. If you are interested in improving your performance as a manager and achieving business success, this is the guide for you.The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Successful Family Business
Par Janis Raye, Neil Raphel. 2009
It's all in the family Family businesses are the backbone of any economy, but they can present a host of…
challenges that can affect their chances of success. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to a Successful Family Business is the most current and comprehensive book that tells the proprietors of family concerns how to deal with such unique issues, including expansion beyond the original family business, and family versus hired management.• 80 percent of all businesses in America are family-run• Written by a nationally known author team• Instructive anecdotes about successful businesses provide practical, hands-on-adviceThe Complete Idiot's Guides to Starting and Running a Thrift Store: Turn Old Merchandise into a Thriving New Business
Par Carol Costa, Ravel Buckley. 2010
A thrifty offering for the prospective thrift-store owner . . . In economic times like these, thrift stores have seen…
a 35% increase in sales in 2008; so what better time to start one? While fairly cheap, it is complicated, however. Here, two experts cover the entire process, including such vital topics as how to: set up the store on a nonprofit basis; choose a location; get funding; get the word about donations of saleable items; recruit and manage volunteer staff; sort, price and recycle donations. • Practical, step-by-step approach to the process • Troubleshooting tips and best practices that really work • Funding by and partnering with community organizations