One man's real-life experience of motorcycling solo around the globe - no back-up teams, no spare bikes, no film crews - just him and his Yamaha Tenere XT660, travelling 42,000 miles through 6 continents and 35 countries, seeing amazing things; meeting fascinating people; experiencing different cultures, and coping with extremely challenging conditions. This book is not only proof that anyone can do it, but also a practical guide to motorcycling round the world: what to do first; what to ...

The Defensive Global Consumer Franchise Stocks Theme offers a balanced alternative between the higher risks associated with general equity investing and the safety of risk-free government bonds. Companies in the theme own many iconic brands, such as Coca-Cola, Colgate, Listerine, Cadbury, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Guinness, Heineken, Nescafé, Dove, Vaseline, and Ben & Jerry’s. Their sales and profits tend to be defensive during recessions, because they are essential items, or affordable ...

A pocket-sized pep-talk packed with inspiration and motivation.Got an idea for a business? Just started out? Or wondering what to do next? From planning and setting up, to raising finance and making a profit, All-Time Essentials for Entrepreneurs is your one-stop shop for advice and tips on everything you need to know and do to get your business off the ground.Jonathan Yates is a serial entrepreneur who understands that when you're launching or run...

So you've got the drive to start a business. You might even have the Big Idea all mapped out. But then you realise that you've got no money to take it to the next stage. Back to the day job? No way. That's where Freesourcing comes in. Believe it or not, you don't need money to start a business. There's an entire industry out there waiting to help you take your idea and make it happen... for free. All you need to know is where to find the help and how to get your h...

The people management secrets that experts and top professionals use.Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of People ManagementIncludes how to:• Build a business-like relationships with your direct reports• Set clear targets and monitor them• Understand different personality types and how to manage them• Deliver criticism and compliments in the right way• Mentor your employees to produce fantastic results

The management secrets that experts and top professionals use.Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of Management.Includes how to:• Build a goal-oriented team• Successfully manage individuals, teams and projects• Set clear goals and give quality feedback• Get things done on time and on budget• Deal with difficult situations

The team management secrets that experts and top professionals use.Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of Team ManagementIncludes how to:• Understand how different personalities interact in a team• Set up clear structures and goals for your team• Implement change effectively and as painlessly as possible• Overcome personality clashes and team difficulties• Manage your team so that it delivers fantastic results

Imagine if you could identify your business’s most profitable customers, craft a better marketing strategy to communicate with them, and inspire them to buy more? Well now you can. And the best part is that you can do it using the data you already have.Today, everything we do creates data, and the volumes are enormous. Virtually every time someone views something online, enters search on Google, or even surfs the web on a smart phone, another chunk gets added – in real time - to th...

Use the power of questions to accelerate your sales process and gain client commitment.Skillfully build rapport. Establish your credibility. Uncover a client’s issues. Determine if your prospect is really ready to buy. Get commitment to a next step. Power Questions to Win the Sale provides specific strategies and techniques to help you successfully manage the most common challenges in sales. For each step in the sales process, it gives you a series of thou...

Worldwide, business faces daunting challenges. Competition in every industry is increasingly hostile. The operating environment is increasingly complex. And the cost of missteps and lost opportunities is rising. In this new arena, strategic planning is more important than ever and the ability to turn plans into action - fast - is critical to success. Yet most management tools were designed for a different age, and most change efforts fail. Making Sense of Strategy is a handbook for every b...

Networking is THE essential business tool in today’s business world Do you want to build a network of useful contacts in order to kick-start your career but don’t know how? Are you aware of the crucial importance of networking but lack the know-how to get started? Or do you think networking entails just pitching up at a cocktail party and handing out your business cards? If any of the above, this book is for you! Networking is a vital component of anyone’s career: without it, you cannot ra...

Put yourself in the customers shoes, with dozens of bids, proposals or tender responses to assess. Its a daunting and difficult job. Despite the hours you have spent writing your proposal, its just one among many. What does it take to be successful in this hyper-competitive environment? What will make your proposal rise to the top of the pile? In this concise and easy to read book, proposal writing expert Robyn Haydon explains why most proposals end up on the reject pile and how to make su...