Business Jobs
Showing 1–15 of 26 results
-
Business Jobs
Blacktop Wasteland: A Novel
A husband, a father, a son, a business owner…And the best getaway driver east of the Mississippi.“Sensationally good―new, fresh, real, authentic, twisty, with characters and dilemmas that will break your heart. More than recommended.” ―Lee ChildBeauregard “Bug” Montage is an honest mechanic, a loving husband, and a hard-working dad. Bug knows there’s no future in the man he used to be: known from the hills of North Carolina to the beaches of Florida as the best wheelman on the East Coast.He thought he’d left all that behind him, but as his carefully built new life begins to crumble, he finds himself drawn inexorably back into a world of blood and bullets. When a smooth-talking former associate comes calling with a can’t-miss jewelry store heist, Bug feels he has no choice but to get back in the driver’s seat. And Bug is at his best where the scent of gasoline mixes with the smell of fear.Haunted by the ghost of who he used to be and the father who disappeared when he needed him most, Bug must find a way to navigate this blacktop wasteland…or die trying.Like Ocean’s Eleven meets Drive, with a Southern noir twist, S. A. Cosby’s Blacktop Wasteland is a searing, operatic story of a man pushed to his limits by poverty, race, and his own former life of crime.
SKU: n/a -
Business Jobs
Business Communication Today
For courses in Business Communication. Technology and communication intersect to prepare you for the business world Business Communication Today continually demonstrates the inherent connection between recent technological developments and modern business practices. Each new edition addresses the most essential changes in technology and how they impact the business world, while still covering timeless business skills such as listening, presenting, and writing. With a strong focus on mobile integration, the 14th Edition blends current topics, such as social media in business, with more traditional entrepreneurial concepts. The text is flexible and suitable for all readers, instilling crucial business skills needed to thrive in an office environment. With a clear, fluid chapter organization, Business Communication Today introduces, develops, and reviews major concepts to maximize understanding. Also available with MyLab Business Communication MyLab™ Business Communication is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Business Communication does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Business Communication, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Business Communication, search for: 0134642279 / 9780134642277 Business Communication Today Plus MyLab Business Communication with Pearson eText — Access Card Package, 14/e Package consists of: 0134562186 / 9780134562186 Business Communication Today 0134562739 / 9780134562735 MyLab Business Communication with Pearson eText — Access Card — for Business Communication Today
SKU: n/a -
Business Jobs
Business Communication: Developing Leaders for a Networked World
Business Communication: Developing Leaders for a Networked World, by Peter Cardon, puts students at the center of business communication through the author’s unique focus on credibility woven throughout the textbook chapters, forward looking vision built on traditional concepts and practitioner and case-based approach. Students are more likely to read and reflect on the text, and are better positioned to understand the essentials of efficient and effective business communication, thereby transforming them into leaders for a networked world.
SKU: n/a -
Business Jobs
Business Foundations: A Changing World
Note: This is a Standalone book and does not include Access Code or Card. Business Foundations: A Changing World carefully blends the right mix of content and applications to give students a firm grounding in business principles. Where other products have you sprinting through the semester to cover everything, Business Foundations: A Changing World allows breathing space to explore topics and incorporate additional activities to complement your teaching.Build from the ground up, Business Foundations: A Changing World is for faculty and students who value a briefer, flexible, and integrated resource that is exciting, happening, focused and applicable! What sets this learning program apart from the competition? An unrivaled, focused mixture of exciting content and resources blended with application examples, activities, and fresh topics that show students what is happening in the world of business today!
SKU: n/a -
Business Jobs
BUSINESS PLANNER’S ROADMAP: Imagine Your Future | Plan Your Business | Make It Real
Got a business idea?There’s never been a time in all of history with more business opportunities than now, and it’s never been easier than now to get into your own business!But ideas are a dime a dozen, and it’s hard to know which one to pursue. You can’t just follow every scheme that falls into your path, you have to choose the right one—for the market, for the time, and for you. No matter how adventurous you are, you simply can’t afford to toss money in too many directions. Business can be a merciless teacher and a brutal master if you make the wrong choices.So, how do you know if you’ve stumbled onto a brilliant opportunity, and if so, how do you grow it into a profitable enterprise?You need to establish yourself as a leader in your industry, an expert for your business, and a creative genius in day-to-day operations. To achieve all of that, you need a plan.In this eye-opening, inspiring, and confidence-building workbook, Dan Boudreau, business owner and consultant for more than 30 years, shows you step-by-step how to manage risk and build your business strategically with an actionable business plan.This book will show you how to:Get ready to champion your businessTrack down industry intelligence like a proValidate demand for your products and servicesProve viability and sustainability beyond doubtCreate multi-year financial forecasts with easeBuild a business that creates the lifestyle and planet you desireWrite a business plan that attracts the right people, and gets you money when you need itThe Business Planner’s RoadMap is the sure way to prove your concept’s feasibility and write a business plan, no matter what kind of business, working solo or with a team, even if you’ve never owned a business or written a plan before.Business is for the fittest… and the luckiest—and the best luck gravitates to those who are prepared.In this book, Boudreau prepares you one manageable task at a time. Upon completion of the RoadMap you will have an actionable business plan and be ready to make your vision real!
SKU: n/a -
Business Jobs
GREAT at LinkedIn: Tips, Tricks, and Hacks to be GREAT at the World’s Largest B2B Social Platform
Business JobsGREAT at LinkedIn: Tips, Tricks, and Hacks to be GREAT at the World’s Largest B2B Social Platform
In this book, we’ll show you how to use LinkedIn the right way. You’ll learn how to build curiosity about who you are and about your services. You’ll also learn how to address your ideal audience’s problems, and how to leverage LinkedIn to help someone move down through your sales funnel, so that they trust you enough to become your client when the time comes. Section 1 → digs into the history of LinkedIn and its importance to the business world, clueing you in on the context of the platform. Section 2 → dives into the most basic – yet most important – part of the system: your profile. Section 3 → revolves around content creation, which is what ultimately draws people on LinkedIn to your profile platform. Section 4 → talks about how to network the right way using LinkedIn. Section 5 → deals with additional services that LinkedIn offers to help you go even further. LinkedIn is by far the most potent business social media platform on the planet. Think about it: you’ve got a gigantic captive audience who are all in “business mode,” eager to learn about your products and services – and willing to pay for them. Your LinkedIn profile, when optimized, can be your primary networking and sales machine. By applying the information here, your experience on LinkedIn will be far better. Just understanding the potential of the platform opens the door up for nearly infinite branding and sales opportunities for you. By tweaking your profile, writing more engaging posts and articles, and networking with intent, you’ll be able to propel yourself to the ROCKSTAR 1 percent!
SKU: n/a -
Business Jobs
LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
Give your LinkedIn profile the makeover it deserves―and get the attention you deserve Look at your profile: you know it could be a little better. Too many LinkedIn users are just posting a basic resume and hoping for the offers to come flooding in, missing out on the incredible opportunity the platform offers to properly showcase their talents, products, and services to 610 million professionals in over 200 countries. LinkedIn is way more than a resume tool―to display your professional past and present―it’s also your career future and personal brand. Used to its fullest extent, it helps you demonstrate the unique value and culture you provide, the skills and aspirations that make you different, to get the outcomes you truly want. But how’s it done? Profile branding expert Donna Serdula pioneered the concept of LinkedIn Profile Optimization and through her Website, LinkedIn-Makever.com, has helped over 5000 professionals use LinkedIn to achieve increased success. In this guide she applies that experience to help you use all of LinkedIn’s capabilities to meet your goals, whether they be job search, reputation management, or sales―including how to: Create a memorable, successful profile Optimize personal keywords Showcase your experience, accomplishments, and unique value Use LinkedIn features to grow your network and more You never get a second chance to make a first impression―and people are Googling you right now: Get a fresh online look and get results!
SKU: n/a -
Business Jobs
Machine Learning in Finance: From Theory to Practice
This book introduces machine learning methods in finance. It presents a unified treatment of machine learning and various statistical and computational disciplines in quantitative finance, such as financial econometrics and discrete time stochastic control, with an emphasis on how theory and hypothesis tests inform the choice of algorithm for financial data modeling and decision making. With the trend towards increasing computational resources and larger datasets, machine learning has grown into an important skillset for the finance industry. This book is written for advanced graduate students and academics in financial econometrics, mathematical finance and applied statistics, in addition to quants and data scientists in the field of quantitative finance. Machine Learning in Finance: From Theory to Practice is divided into three parts, each part covering theory and applications. The first presents supervised learning for cross-sectional data from both a Bayesian and frequentist perspective. The more advanced material places a firm emphasis on neural networks, including deep learning, as well as Gaussian processes, with examples in investment management and derivative modeling. The second part presents supervised learning for time series data, arguably the most common data type used in finance with examples in trading, stochastic volatility and fixed income modeling. Finally, the third part presents reinforcement learning and its applications in trading, investment and wealth management. Python code examples are provided to support the readers’ understanding of the methodologies and applications. The book also includes more than 80 mathematical and programming exercises, with worked solutions available to instructors. As a bridge to research in this emergent field, the final chapter presents the frontiers of machine learning in finance from a researcher’s perspective, highlighting how many well-known concepts in statistical physics are likely to emerge as important methodologies for machine learning in finance.
SKU: n/a -
Business Jobs
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World
Based on a Navy SEAL’s inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller of powerful life lessons “should be read by every leader in America” (Wall Street Journal). If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university’s slogan, “What starts here changes the world,” he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better. Admiral McRaven’s original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life’s darkest moments. “Powerful.” –USA Today “Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault.” –Washington Post “Superb, smart, and succinct.” –Forbes
SKU: n/a -
-
Business Jobs
Personal Branding For Dummies, 2nd Edition
The simple guide to managing your personal brand, a vital element of success in the professional world Personal Branding For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is your guide to creating and maintaining a personal trademark by equating self-impression with other people’s perceptions. This updated edition includes new information on expanding your brand through social media, online job boards, and communities, using the tried and true methods that are the foundation of personal branding. Marketing your skills and personality, and showing the rest of the world who you are, gives you a competitive edge. Whether you’re looking for your first job, considering changing careers, or just want to be more viable and successful in your current career, this guide provides the step-by-step information you need to develop your personal brand. Distinguishing yourself from the competition is important in any facet of business, and the rise of personal branding has evolved specifically to help candidates stand out from the global talent pool. Establishing a professional presence with a clear and concise image, reputation, and status is a must, whether you’re a new grad or an accomplished executive. Personal marketing has never been more important, and your personal brand should communicate the best you have to offer. Personal Branding For Dummies, 2nd Edition, leads you step by step through the self-branding process. Includes information on how to know the “real” you Explains how to develop a target market positioning statement Helps you make plans for your personal brand communications Instructs you with ways to make your mark on your brand environment The book also discusses continued brand building, demonstrating your brand, and the 10 things that can sink your brand. A personal brand is more than just a business card and a resume. It should be exquisitely crafted to capture exactly the image you wish to project. Personal Branding For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides the information, tips, tricks, and techniques you need to do it right.
SKU: n/a -
Business Jobs
Preparing Effective Business Plans: An Entrepreneurial Approach (Pearson Entrepreneurship)
Business JobsPreparing Effective Business Plans: An Entrepreneurial Approach (Pearson Entrepreneurship)
For undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship This book is for the future entrepreneur who wants to understand the critical issues and feasibility of developing a business venture, while developing an extensive business plan. Teaching and Learning Experience This text will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here’s how: Focus on the “Front End” of the Entrepreneurial Process: The entrepreneurial process is discussed and defined as part of the comprehensive business plan process. Give Students a Solid Point of Reference: A business plan, for a fictitious company name Prime Adult Fitness, is built throughout the course of the book. Present Special Insights on Presenting and Writing a Business Plan: The book provides tips and suggesting for presenting a business plan with confidence and pose and includes a 12 slide PowerPoint with suggestions on what to include on each slide.
SKU: n/a -
Business Jobs
Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine
Business JobsProfit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine
Author of cult classics The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur offers a simple, counterintuitive cash management solution that will help small businesses break out of the doom spiral and achieve instant profitability.Conventional accounting uses the logical (albeit, flawed) formula: Sales – Expenses = Profit. The problem is, businesses are run by humans, and humans aren’t always logical. Serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz has developed a behavioral approach to accounting to flip the formula: Sales – Profit = Expenses. Just as the most effective weight loss strategy is to limit portions by using smaller plates, Michalowicz shows that by taking profit first and apportioning only what remains for expenses, entrepreneurs will transform their businesses from cash-eating monsters to profitable cash cows. Using Michalowicz’s Profit First system, readers will learn that:· Following 4 simple principles can simplify accounting and make it easier to manage a profitable business by looking at bank account balances.· A small, profitable business can be worth much more than a large business surviving on its top line.· Businesses that attain early and sustained profitability have a better shot at achieving long-term growth.With dozens of case studies, practical, step-by-step advice, and his signature sense of humor, Michalowicz has the game-changing roadmap for any entrepreneur to make money they always dreamed of.
SKU: n/a