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"Angel investors" provide small amounts of capital ($100k-$3m) to early stage, high-risk ventures.

EnVisioning your Success in Business and LifeWhat does success look like for you? Can you see it? David Stannard, The Vision GuyTM, shares his insightful fresh perspective on creating a Vision that will empower you and your organisation based on using an image, created by you and your team. An image that does more than just hang on a wall as words that have dubious interpretations. David will take you on a step by step journey to fully understanding what he calls the Trifecta model for success.  You will come to embrace the power of our human sight, why people are impacted by pictures and how to envision your own success and others’ through a picture Vision.Why are pictures and visual media so powerful in our lives?How to put the power of pictures to create positive lasting successCreate a compelling picture Vision of your or your organisation’s future.As The Vision GuyTM, David shares his own easy to follow model, as well as secrets as to how he used this process to take Paradise Rescued® and other specialist brands to new levels of international recognition and success. You can do the same. EnVision your success right now!An outstanding personal development book for anyone looking to make success happen in the way they define it. 

A proven 31-day prayer challenge for Christian entrepreneurs to more powerfully partner with God in their businesses and their lives.

Ready to turn your ideas into income?The premise of this book is IDEAS IN YOUR HEAD HELP NO ONE. Ideas don’t have the power to change the world and become a profitable reality until we turn them into a tangible product, service or business. That’s why this book provides you with a step-by-step SYSTEM on how to:Increase your flow of ideas.Assess your ideas for uniqueness and money-making potential.Position, package and communicate your ideas so they get noticed, respected and bought.Market, merchandise and monetize your ideas through a variety of strategic business activities.

Erfolg als auch Scheitern sind essenzielle Bestandteile einer funktionierenden Gründungslandschaft. Ein Verständnis bezüglich des Bewältigungsprozesses von Herausforderungen sowie unternehmerischen Fehlschlägen im Gründungsverlauf ist somit notwendig. Aus diesem Grund entwickelt Alexander Goebel das Prozessmodell zum Umgang mit unternehmerischen Herausforderungen, welches als Verfahren zur Evaluierung individueller, organisationaler sowie gesellschaftlicher Chancen und Gefahren genutzt werden kann. Mit der Möglichkeit zur gezielten Reduktion von Hindernissen sowie der Förderung von Ressourcen und Aktionsschemata bietet es zudem wertvolle Impulse für die Gestaltung eines nachhaltigen Gründungsökosystems. Diese Dissertation wurde mit dem Promotionspreis 2019 und mit dem Preis für anwendungsnahe Abschlussarbeiten mit hohem Transferpotenzial der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena ausgezeichnet.

This book celebrates the contributions of David B. Audretsch, Distinguished Professor at the School of Public and Environment Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University (USA), co-founder and co-editor of Small Business Economics, and former Director of the Entrepreneurship, Growth and Public Policy Group at the erstwhile Max Planck Institute of Economics (Jena, Germany). For his pioneering work, which explores the links between entrepreneurship, government policy, innovation, economic development, and global competitiveness, he has received the 2001 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research from the Swedish Foundation for Small Business Research and the 2011 Schumpeter Prize from the University of Wuppertal (Germany).This volume features original contributions from over 50 leading scholars to map, analyze and evaluate the impact of Audretsch¿s research on a broad spectrum of research fields, ranging from economics to entrepreneurship and geography. The development and evolution of key ideas which have significantly shaped theory and future research across these fields are also explored.

A fascinating and powerful story that illustrates how to enlist, recognize, and trust inspired ideas for remarkable results. Follow Richard and Felicity who are at the end of their financial rope, Morgan who needs a medical miracle for his son, and Ray who needs to find $4.5 million dollars by Wednesday as they each discover their portals to genius.Built on the premise that the solution to every problem is only an idea away, Leslie Householder (award-winning best selling author of The Jackrabbit Factor: Why You Can) and Garrett B. Gunderson (New York Times best selling author of Killing Sacred Cows), bring you an experience you'll never forget through this brilliant work true to its name: Portal to Genius.

Wissensaneignung und Wissensvertiefung sollte im Lernprozess vorrangig mit praktischem Tun und mit Interaktivitäten verbunden sein. Damit rückt das Experiment bzw. die experimentelle Methode in das besondere Interessenfeld von Lehr- und Lernprozessen. Das vorliegende Arbeitsbuch ergänzt das Lehrbuch "Betriebswirtschaftslehre - Eine Einführung". Es wird anschaulich ein spezieller Zugang zur Anwendung der experimentellen Methode offeriert: Anhand ausgewählter Fallbeispiele wird gezeigt, wie unter Nutzung kybernetischer Erkenntnisse und Methoden sowie unter Einsatz von MS Excel der Zusammenhang zwischen den untersuchten betriebswirtschaftlichen Grundgrößen in rechen- und simulationsfähige Modelle abgebildet werden kann. Auf diese Weise kann demonstriert werden, von welchen Inputgrößen, Übertragungsfaktoren und sonstigen Einflussgrößen die jeweilige zu steuernde Zielgröße abhängt, über welche Modellparameter (als Steuergrößen) diese Größe direkt zu beeinflussen ist und mit welcher "Empfindlichkeit" (Sensivität) die Zielgröße auf derartige Parameteränderungen reagiert. Die jeweiligen Grafik-Elemente können zudem mit Programmbausteinen unter Nutzung der Programmiersprache "Visual Basic for Application" (VBA) verbunden werden, so dass Variationsrechnungen durchgeführt und ausgewertet werden können Großer Wert wird dabei auch auf die Visualisierung des Zusammenhangs der Modellparameter gelegt, wobei die Symbole und Regeln für die Signalflussdiagrammtechnik der kybernetischen Regelungstheorie zur Anwendung kommen.

You will struggle to find an exceptional discovery that wasn't preceded by a tirade of tribulations. In this series, we take a deep dive into some of the World's Most Prosperous Business Moguls and an index of errors and miscalculations they made on their journey to bringing forth the now life-changing products and services that we derive pleasure from and that have completely revolutionized our world. The sheer notion of failure scares many individuals in the business world. If it happened, will you concede defeat on the project and give up on the idea completely, or will you go back to the drawing board, modify and perfect it? 30 Days of Entrepreneurs' Series will prove to be the first and most rewarding breakthrough manual that offers great insights for businesspeople hoping to make it to fame and glory in the 21st century.

You’ve got yourself a startup! But now where’s the funding going to come from?In this day and age, creating a startup seems to be an easy process. After some meetings with an equally passionate cofounder, you discover you have a creative idea, the outline of a business plan, and a willingness to spend nights and weekends doing really hard work. But most startup founders have never run a company—much less had to secure funding to reach crucial milestones. If you don’t get the funding you need, you may either make progress at a snail’s pace, or you may have to give up altogether.With stakes this high, improving a startup founder’s odds of fundraising successfully—even just a little—can make a huge difference in the outcome of a venture. In this informative and enlightening book, Gordon Daugherty demystifies the fundraising process that takes place during the early phases of a startup’s evolution.Every founder cares about the valuation they will be able to negotiate with investors, and anyone who has attempted fundraising has encountered numerous debates about the valuation they’re asking for. Startup Success dedicates a whole chapter to negotiating valuation, which, in the end, involves a serious combination of art and science to execute effectively.Daugherty’s book serves as a valuable educational and planning tool for use before the fundraising campaign begins and a reference guide for interacting and negotiating with investors after things get underway. Startup Success is written in a logical sequence that follows the general life cycle of planning and executing a successful fundraising campaign. Actionable tips, tricks, and aha realizations will have readers dog-earing pages and highlighting passages for future reference. The author’s own words tell it all: “I decided to write something different that best exploits the gray in my hair and the hard lessons I’ve learned.” Any startup founder, advisor, or angel investor—regardless of their experience level—will come away with improved skills and an increased knowledge base.Gordon Daugherty is a seasoned business executive, entrepreneur, startup advisor, and investor. He has made more than 200 investments in early-stage companies as a venture fund manager and angel investor, and he has been involved in raising more than $80 million in growth and venture capital.

“From the labor of birthing your purpose into the world to the pure joy of self expression, Lyndsey Clutteur DePalma guides entrepreneurs through every step of a new business’ awakening.”— Maimah Karmo, bestselling author of FearlessThe sleepless nights. The constant nurturing. The joy of creating something bigger than yourself. Are you READY to birth your business?Few people realize how much nurturing goes into building a business. The anticipation, the waiting, the lessons in resilience… birthing a business is simply a gorgeous feeling, one of the hardest and most sensational of your life. And yet many business owners neglect to share the intimate details, the surprises and pitfalls that they’d do differently if they could do it again.Lyndsey Clutteur DePalma is here to light the path for hopeful business “parents” (just call her your business doula!). After personally building a holistic tea shop from scratch, working through a renowned MBA program, and coaching a diverse range of business owners, she now presents the intimate stories behind starting a business that gives new entrepreneurs a way to approach the beautiful and sometimes scary moments of starting something on your own. She sheds light on how lovingly deep the experience can be, the high highs, the “why didn’t this come up in birthing class?!” lows, and the lessons learned for the next time around.READY will help prepare your mind, body, soul, and finances for the illuminating challenge of starting and running a successful business. By the end, you too will be READY.

This book is dedicated to the analysis of the entrepreneurship in successful companies by presenting and comparing a series of case studies in the Asia-Pacific where many new companies have been growing successfully in the 21th century.

Ever wanted to be brave and do "your thing", only to be sucked into the undertow of self-doubt?Using humour as her shield and honesty as her sword, 40-something single mum Belle Lockerby embarks on a "Year of Bravery" to become a worthiness warrior.With heart-wrenching vulnerability, Belle powerfully weaves together the many life traumas and tragedies (the least of which is the state of her underwear drawer) to turn her pain into purpose, seeking out love, life and laughs, even when she finds herself in the shit − literally.Belle's intensely personal story is the ultimate example of being brave, stepping away from just existing and moving forward into living with your "geez I'd really love a pedicure" feet to discover the warrior in you.If you've been knocked down by life's storms, Belle's here to remind us that we are worthy of being fighters for AND lovers of ourselves.Aren't we all awkwardly brave in one way or another anyway?

If you've ever had a coffee anywhere in the world, chances are Josh and his team had something to do with it.How did the unexpected metaphor of the lobster make this extraordinary business growth happen?Over fifteen years, Josh Dick transformed a small family business into a global market leader in the coffee industry with customers in over 70 countries and distribution facilities on three continents. In the process, sales grew more than 25 times while earnings multiplied over 275 times. After the sale of the business, Josh moved to Florence, Italy, where he now lives with his wife and three daughters. In Grow Like a Lobster, Josh shares his insights with leaders seeking to create their own dream jobs. He provides a guidebook for steering any organization through the growth and molting phases we all encounter when working to create extraordinary results.

The most successful entrepreneurs are never satisfied with the status quo. They're always looking for opportunities to push beyond the boundaries of their industry and marketplace, into new territories where they can use their unique skills to create increasing value for their desired audience. Break free from competition and, instead, collaborate with other 10x achievers to create totally "free zones" where no one else has yet ventured and growth is unlimited. This is the essence of entrepreneurism.Here are just 10 quick benefits listeners often experience when they apply this content.They… Break away from competition and collaborate with other 10x achievers. Create "free zones" where no one else has yet ventured and growth is unlimited. Discover their 10x advantage and unique value in the marketplace. Experience new possibilities and payoffs that grow extraordinarily quickly. Expand their creativity and credibility in ways competitors can't understand. Enjoy a profitable advantage of formerly unseen abundant situations. Feel decades younger by adopting a Free Zone mindset. Grow in confidence by escaping the downward pull of limits and expectations. Exchange self-comparison for self-creation a reality where everybody wins. Transform their best capabilities in ways that communicate they're easy to collaborate with. Achieve competition-free growth and profit starting today!

Turn your music teaching into a profit machine.With 40 years experience operating her own music teaching business, Wendy was the obvious choice for others to go to when they were looking for help with their own music school.Now international author, music teacher, trainer, examiner, speaker and mentor Wendy Brentnall-Wood shares the strategies she has learnt and developed for creating a profitable and inspiring music school.This book is for those just starting their journey as a music teacher, or those wanting to grow, succeed and profit from their passion.You'll learn: The 8 key management areas to achieve a sustainable income Essential 21st century strategies to attract your ideal students How to attract the best teachers for your music school or studio Expert tips from a 40 year experienced and successful music school owner to increase your income and success Key habits to efficiently organise your time for a stress free lifestyle Proven and persuasive strategies to guarantee your students keep coming back for years to come How to avoid the pitfalls and stress of unreliable income The purchase of this book will provide an underprivileged or disabled child with the gift of music. Take action now to achieve your dream lifestyle!

Although there have been considerable technological advances over the past decade, particularly in terms of mobile applications, much remains unknown about their effect on societal progress.

Start-Up Saboteurs is a guide that helps striving entrepreneurs navigate through the challenging maze of egos, incompetence, and ignorance so they can separate fact from fiction.

Are you an executive leader who wants to create efficient and effective change - and be well rewarded for your success? This book provides a step-by-step approach to help you drive fast, consistent internal innovation and allow your business to react positively to any changes in the market. It explains clearly how to create an agile, innovative organisation that can learn from its own mistakes and become a company that people will fight to work for. When you've read this book, you will have:• A step-by-step formula for reacting quickly to any changes in the market• A tool to connect strategy to daily operations• A concept to build a basic change management framework• A technique to measure the impact of software delivery

Nipsey Hussle born Ermias Joseph Asghedom is often sited as a rapper and songwriter from Los Angeles, California but he was much more than that. Nipsey was a visionary, entrepreneur, community organizer, real estate investor, cryptocurrency enthusiast, activist, mentor, and so much more. Through his business moves, music, and community activism he was on a mission to teach his community about being fiscally responsible and owning your now and future in order to build wealth. On March 31, 2019, Nipsey was fatally shot outside his store, Marathon Clothing, and while it may have seemed that he died on that day, the truth is that Nipsey will live FOREVER! HussleNomics is a book dedicated to the legacy and teachings of Mr. Hussle with a step by step guide on how to implement each principle in your life. Nipsey often preached about the Marathon and as you know in a marathon the baton is often passed to the next runner to pick up where the other left off... HussleNomics is that baton! Long Live Nipsey Hussle! This is just the beginning!

Over the years I have seen too many businesses fail, not because of lack of customers or sales, but due to poor management. So, I wanted to warn my clients about all the pitfalls that there are out there for the small business owner. But to do that would take a lot of time, more time than any client would be willing to invest face to face. So, I decided to write a book that I could give out to my clients with a detailed explanation of everything that could go wrong with their business and how to deal with it. It was my hope that they would read about these problems before they reared their ugly heads in their own businesses. To accomplish this I wrote You Can Save Your Small Business as a light, entertaining read, complete with stories about actual cases that I have dealt with in the past. One of my critics complained that the book was basic and dealt with fundamentals and not for the seasoned or savvy businessman. Well, he is right about it being about the fundamentals of running a business. That's exactly what I intended as I have seen even experienced businessmen forget or ignore fundamental principals of running a business and end up in bankruptcy. More often than not, the businesses I filed bankruptcies for over the years, were owned by very talented, intelligent people. Often times they were great salesmen, designers or artists, but they didn't know how to run a business. They didn't know or appreciate the many pitfalls that are discussed in my book.I'm sure many of the things I discuss the reader will be familiar, but I guarantee you there will be many things the reader doesn't know. Things that could save him hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars and a boatload of grief, if he pays attention and heeds my advice.

An inspirational success story that shows how anyone can be a champion, overcome challenges and create a better world for yourself and others65 Roses and a Trunki: Defying the Odds in Life and Business, is the extraordinary success story of entrepreneur Rob Law, designer and inventor of Trunki, the award-winning children's ride-on suitcase that's sold millions of units worldwide.Born with cystic fibrosis, Rob watched his twin sister die from the same illness at sixteen. Told he could not expect to live into his twenties, he made a promise that he was going to defy the odds and live a long and successful life. Despite being humiliated in Dragons Den where his business was described as "worthless", Rob went on to create a new category of consumer product, build a global business brand, become an accomplished athlete, get an MBE from the Queen, bring joy to millions of children all over the world and become a father to three children after being told he would die childless.After beating overwhelming odds on the road to success in his personal and professional life, Rob wrote this memoir to help anyone facing difficult challenges in life and business. From brand-building and harnessing your creativity to managing a chronic health condition and facing your demons, you'll learn how to defy the odds, follow your passion, keep fighting when experts are telling you to quit and overcome every challenge you face.65 Roses and a Trunki is a life-affirming book. Drawing on key insights from personal and business psychology, it tells an inspirational story that can be your story too.