What It Takes is a fresh look at the things that really drive people to get what they want from their working lives: things like purpose, commitment and relentless hard work.What It Takes will challenge you to decide what you want to achieve in your working life and inspire you to do it. It will remind you that whatever path you travel in your professional life, a sense of purpose is a strength that triumphs over all others.Mark Bouris provides no-nonsense...

'Anyone can better themselves, better their life, better their situation. You've got to think big. People have lost faith in the system, it's time to empower yourself*.'*At a time of ultimate global disruption, many people are having to re-set their goals and take a new path. Mark Bouris is a self-made man who knows what that feels like. He sees this as an opportunity to change what isn't working.The founder of two hugely successful financial institutions, he's wat...

With the same frank advice and empowering information that made Nice Girls Don't Get the Comer Office a New York Times bestseller, Lois Frankel tackles the 75 financial mistakes that keep women from having the wealth they deserve.If you have outstanding balances on your credit cards...don't have assets in your own name...are saving instead of investing, then chances are you're not rich and not living the life you want. Without your awareness, beha...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Are you wondering if it is too late for you to be rich? David Bach has a plan to help you live and finish rich—no matter where you startAs a number-one bestseller in its hardcover edition, Start Late, Finish Rich has helped hundreds of thousands of people of all ages take control of their financial future. Now you, too, can ramp up the road to financial security with David Bach’s inspiring, proven, and easy-...

The ideal companion for anyone starting out on a new venture. Successful entrepreneurs are smart. They take small steps, use their judgement astutely and reassess their assumptions at every opportunity. In today's fast-moving and technology-driven business environment, they collect the tools and the knowledge they need to manage uncertainty and stay ahead of the competition. Above all they strive to understand their market and business environment - as a result, they may even end up sellin...

Your one-stop guide to creating a winning business plan from scratchWhether you're starting a new business or growing an established one, you'll need a solid business plan to get you where you want to go. Revised for today's rocky economic climate, this edition of the UK's bestselling business plan guide gives you what you need to map out your business strategy and stay on course including a complete sample plan that you can easily adapt for your business!Chart your...

In Seven Steps to Accelerated Wealth John Fitzgerald shares his seven key principles of accelerated wealth building through property. This practical guide shows readers how to make $1 million by following the author\'s simple and proven system of developing a low-maintenance, low-risk portfolio of investment property as an asset base.Author John Fitzgerald is a property investor and developer. A self-made success story, he made his first million at age 23, having developed a succes...

A best-selling guide from British business start-up expert Colin Barrow covering everything budding entrepreneurs need to know to get their business up and running.Whether you are just starting out, planning a new venture, setting up at home or extending a current business online, this book is all you need to succeed.In addition to straightforward advice on all the business basics, this new and improved third edition will include fresh content covering the fundamental chang...

Richard Koch has made over £100 million from spotting 'Star' businesses. In his new book, he shares the secrets of his success - and shows how you too can identify and enrich yourself from 'Stars'. Star businesses are ventures operating in a high-growth sector - and are the leaders in their niche of the market. Stars are rare. But with the help of this book and a little patience, you can find one, or create one yourself.THE STAR PRINCIPLE is a vital book for any budding entrepreneu...

You have an idea, you think it might have potential – perhaps people will even spend their hard–earned cash on it ... if you could just get started. In Ready to Soar, much–loved Australian entrepreneur Naomi Simson will show you how to develop your brilliant idea into a thriving business.Whether you want to make oodles of money, help create a better world or simply become your own boss, Ready to Soar can help. You will learn how to avoid the pitfalls that many sta...

A no-fuss, simple guide for every female that wants to start her own small business.Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion swimmer Hayley Lewis had countless business ideas buzzing around in her head before she took the plunge and started her own small business. With no previous business training or on-the-job experience, she opened the first learn-to-swim school located in a major shopping centre in Australia. Drawing on her experience, both as a successful business woman and an a...

"Bebo sale to AOL nets founders a £290m fortune in 3 years." - March 2008"Foxtons sale nets founder £370m." - May 2007"L'Oréal buys Body Shop for £652m." - March 2006For entrepreneurs and business owners alike, this is your ticket to serious money.Fact 1: Business is all about making money.Fact 2: Personal satisfaction is great, but it doesn't pay the bills.If your main ambition is to make big money from your business, you're already on the r...