Retailers today are drowning in data but lacking in insight: They have huge volumes of information at their disposal. But they're unsure of how to sort through it and use it to make smart decisions. The result? They're struggling with profit-sapping supply chain problems including stock-outs, overstock, and discounting.It doesn't have to be that way. In The New Science of Retailing, supply chain experts Marshall Fisher and Ananth Raman explain how to use analytics to bette...

GREAT IDEAS CHANGE THE WORLD, but how do you know if your idea is truly great? That is the problem Professor Sean Wise addresses in his third and best book to date. Sean Wise, former online host and business advisor to the hit reality show, Dragons' Den, has heard tens of thousands of entrepreneurs' idea pitches. Some were good, most were bad, and in this book he shows you how to tell the difference. Based on more than 20,000 hours of pitches, Wise takes us inside the minds of investors an...

A concise extension of the business classic Topgrading, targeted to sales managersBrad Smart's Topgrading has sold more than 150,000 copies since 1999, making it the definitive book for executives who want to hire, coach, and retain top talent. Now Smart has teamed up with Greg Alexander, who used Topgrading to radically improve his sales force at EMC.In Topgrading for Sales, they have boiled down the key Topgrading ideas to a pithy 112 p...

The secrets to improving operations while maintaining the highest qualityHow do you operate at maximum efficiency with minimum cost? Manager’s Guide to Operations Management addresses one of the most pressing business issues of our time by offering easy-toimplement advice on creating the most effective, streamlined operations possible. This quick-reference guide explains how to:Improve your production processesBoost quality using th...

40 leading venture capitalists come together to teach entrepreneurs how to succeed with their startupThe Entrepreneurial Bible to Venture Capital is packed with invaluable advice about how to raise angel and venture capital funding, how to build value in a startup, and how to exit a company with maximum value for both founders and investors. It guides entrepreneurs through every step in an entrepreneurial venture from the legalities of raising initial capital to knowing ...

Business Plan Project provides detailed instructions on how to write a comprehensive business plan for new ventures. The intended market segments are graduate or upper-level undergraduate students, entrepreneurs, consultants, and college instructors or corporate trainers. Business Plan Project can be used in executive development programs and over 10 college level courses.Business Plan Project is designed to meet important needs of each s...

WHAT IF YOU HAD AN ANGEL ON YOUR SIDE?"Terrific advice from a master of the angel investing game. Brian Cohen reveals the art and craft of raising angel money. An investment in this book will pay off a thousandfold." -- DR. HOWARD MORGAN, founder and partner at First Round CapitalWhen you connect with the right angel investor, it's like finding a new best friend--you just have to know what makes him or her happy.Smart funding is waiting for smart founders...

A Groundbreaking Pricing Model for the New Business LandscapeWhy would any customer choose Brand X over Brand Y, regardless of price? In a word: Value.When customers feel they are getting good value from your product or service, they are more than happy to pay more—which is good news for you and your business. Even in today’s global market—with its aggressive competitors, low-cost commodities, savvy consumers, and intangible digital offerings—you c...

A breakthrough for business owners and entrepreneurs of small to large businesses and companies looking to achieve more success.Whether you are a young company that's just starting out or a mature business looking to grow, business entrepreneur Bob Pritchett gives hands-on advice and practical examples that are a must-listen for every manager, business owner, and entrepreneur.You will not find Thirteen Incontrovertible Laws of Excellence. You won't find mot...

The right phrase for every situation . . . every timeThe latest guide in the top-selling, easy-to-use Perfect Phrases series gives you the correct vocabulary to use to get the best salary or job offer possible. Using words and phrases that take away the taboo surrounding the subject of money, you can ask for what you want-and deserve-with confidence.Provides quick, easy steps that prepare readers for salary negotiations, job interviews, or performance...

Turn your great idea into BIG PROFITS with a powerful, persuasive business plan!With any endeavor, good planning is the key to good results—especially in the launch of a new business or product. Business Plans That Work gives you an easy-to-follow template for conceptualizing, writing, focusing, and revising a business plan that converts your business idea into financial profit.A virtual blueprint for entrepreneurial success, this new edition of th...

Have you been offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Do you have a potentially ground-breaking idea? Are you contemplating starting your own business? If youve answered yes to any of these questions, then youve already taken the first step. The second step is the Idea Tester. Contrary to popular belief, writing a business plan isnt the best gauge of your dreams success; its the second best. If you want to know if your dream will fly, put it to the test. This revolutionary process will t...