The Accidental Startup

The Accidental Startup
Author: Danielle Babb
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781592578863

Economics, finance, business and industry.

The Accidental Startup

The Accidental Startup
Author: Danielle Babb, Ph.D., MBA.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2009-05-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1101032774

Create your own job security. A wealth of info for prospective entrepreneurs. With unemployment rates rising, many people are out of work and many more are either underemployed or in fear of losing their jobs. Many of these workers have long thought of owning their own businesses and are pondering whether self-employment is the right choice. This book will help them make the call, and go about the process of starting and running their own businesses by learning how to: ? Determine if it makes financial sense to leave the corporate world behind ? Assess whether they have what it takes to be self-employed ? Identify the market for their business and test whether it's viable ? Calculate start-up costs and revenue streams before making any investments ? Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the Competition ? Advertise and market the business

The Accidental Creative

The Accidental Creative
Author: Todd Henry
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1591846242

Many of us assume that our creative process is beyond our ability to influence, and pay attention to it only when it isn't working properly. For the most part, we go about our daily tasks and everything just "works." Until it doesn't. Adding to this lack of understanding is the rapidly accelerating pace of work. Each day we are face escalating expectations and a continual squeeze to do more with less. We are asked to produce an ever-increasing amount of brilliance in an ever-shrinking amount of time. There is an unspoken (or spoken!) expectation that we'll be accessible 24/7, and as a result we frequently feel like we're "always on." Now business creativity expert Todd Henry explains how to unleash your creative potential. Whether you're a creative by trade or an "accidental creative," this book will help you quickly and effectively integrate new ideas into your daily life.

Accidental Empires

Accidental Empires
Author: Robert X. Cringely
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 386
Release: 1996-09-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0887308554

Computer manufacturing is--after cars, energy production and illegal drugs--the largest industry in the world, and it's one of the last great success stories in American business. Accidental Empires is the trenchant, vastly readable history of that industry, focusing as much on the astoundingly odd personalities at its core--Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mitch Kapor, etc. and the hacker culture they spawned as it does on the remarkable technology they created. Cringely reveals the manias and foibles of these men (they are always men) with deadpan hilarity and cogently demonstrates how their neuroses have shaped the computer business. But Cringely gives us much more than high-tech voyeurism and insider gossip. From the birth of the transistor to the mid-life crisis of the computer industry, he spins a sweeping, uniquely American saga of creativity and ego that is at once uproarious, shocking and inspiring.

The Accidental Sales Manager

The Accidental Sales Manager
Author: Suzanne Paling
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1613080174

•Do you tackle several different roles including sales manager? •Does managing the sales team feel awkward? •Do you want to achieve better sales results? If you answered YES then you face the same struggle as many other small business owners—you can successfully manage the rest of the company, but when it comes to the sales team, you feel like your efforts are coming up short. Suzanne Paling, sales management consultant, urges you to stop struggling, and teaches you what you need to know to start succeeding.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship
Author: Sean Wise
Publisher: Wiley Global Education
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2024-10-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1394169213

A balanced and practical combination of entrepreneurial theory and cases from a Canadian perspective In the newly revised second Canadian edition of Entrepreneurship, a team of entrepreneurs, professors, researchers, and mentors delivers an accessible and insightful combination of business concepts and cases illustrating contemporary entrepreneurial theory. Exploring every stage of the entrepreneurial process, this comprehensive textbook covers everything aspiring Canadian founders and future entrepreneurs need to know, from ideation to funding, launch, marketing, and more. Throughout the introductory text, a wealth of engaging case studies and examples demonstrate the real-world application of business theory. Perfect for students of business administration, management, and entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship offers a hands-on learning experience that will appeal to learners who benefit from an abundance of contemporary real-world cases and practical examples. New to this Edition: New case studies on Indigenous entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurship, and building a founding team. New VIDEO cases on Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics, Wealthsimple, and Peace by Chocolate New chapter on Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada, highlighting the 7 Grandfather Teachings and the 7 Generation Principle Updated coverage of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor(GEM), the recent history of entrepreneurship, the Lean Startup methodology, Agile Development, and Design Thinking Expanded material on the startup lifecycle, key milestones, first revenue, Problem-Solution Fit, and Product-Market Fit Updated information on new forms of funding, such as Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and angel investors Expanded coverage of digital entrepreneurship, digital resources, and online platforms and tools New content on entrepreneurial ecosystems and entrepreneurial support organizations New content on small business, family business, and side hustles New discussion of entrepreneurial ethics, policy and entrepreneurship, and the impact of remote work Revised and expanded sections on the business planning process, business models, and the Lean Canvas Wiley Advantage: Combines the concepts and theories of entrepreneurship with practical instruction and real-life examples and cases Offers in-depth discussion of digital entrepreneurship and the resources that help drive it, including various online platforms and digital design tools Provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of various forms of entrepreneurship, including necessity- and opportunity-based entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship by immigrants, women, and Indigenous people Covers all stages of the entrepreneurial process, from pre-startup through harvest Features end-of-chapter case studies of entrepreneurs in action, including cases on Indigenous entrepreneurship and crowdfunding. Includes sample syllabi, chapter outlines, case lecture notes, an image bank, discussion questions, a test bank, additional case studies, classroom activities, and other teaching resources

The Accidental Salesperson

The Accidental Salesperson
Author: Chris Lytle
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2012-06-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0814430872

Sales may have chosen you--and you’ve suddenly found yourself in a profession you’re not fully prepared for. Learn how to navigate your career effectively with this invaluable resource. Sales training expert and author Chris Lytle offers advice and inspiration new salespeople might have missed when they skipped the career-planning stage--and provides the tools you need to fast-track your sales success. Filled with money-generating strategies, humorous yet instructive anecdotes, thought-provoking axioms, and powerful tools, The Accidental Salesperson includes guidance on: selling to people who don't have time to meet, differentiating between information seekers and genuine prospects, using social media and other online tools, and building relationships competitors can't steal. Lively, entertaining, and mercifully free of the dull theories, manipulative methods, and high-pressure tactics of most sales books--the fully updated second edition of The Accidental Salesperson guides you through every aspect of selling to customers in today’s marketplace.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship
Author: Andrew Zacharakis
Publisher: Wiley Global Education
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2019-12-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119601207

Entrepreneurship, 5th Edition helps aspiring entrepreneurs understand the process of starting a new venture and appreciate the vital role of entrepreneurship in the economy. This accessible textbook explains the steps involved in starting a new company, and offers insights on engaging with startups as investors, bankers, accountants, lawyers, vendors, customers, and employees. Delving into the real-world trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship, the text covers every stage of the entrepreneurial process, from searching for an opportunity and molding it into an attractive product or service, to launching, growing, and eventually harvesting the new venture. The fully revised and updated fifth edition integrates core concepts of entrepreneurship and practical case studies—enabling students to develop an inclusive perspective on how businesses are born, grow, and succeed or fail. The authors explore the entrepreneurial competitiveness of nations throughout the world, describe the critical factors for starting a new enterprise and building it into a successful business, and demonstrate how to build a workable business model. Clear, straightforward chapters cover each essential area of entrepreneurship, including marketing, strategy, team building, financial projections, business planning, and more.

Database Reliability Engineering

Database Reliability Engineering
Author: Laine Campbell
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2017-10-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 149192621X

The infrastructure-as-code revolution in IT is also affecting database administration. With this practical book, developers, system administrators, and junior to mid-level DBAs will learn how the modern practice of site reliability engineering applies to the craft of database architecture and operations. Authors Laine Campbell and Charity Majors provide a framework for professionals looking to join the ranks of today’s database reliability engineers (DBRE). You’ll begin by exploring core operational concepts that DBREs need to master. Then you’ll examine a wide range of database persistence options, including how to implement key technologies to provide resilient, scalable, and performant data storage and retrieval. With a firm foundation in database reliability engineering, you’ll be ready to dive into the architecture and operations of any modern database. This book covers: Service-level requirements and risk management Building and evolving an architecture for operational visibility Infrastructure engineering and infrastructure management How to facilitate the release management process Data storage, indexing, and replication Identifying datastore characteristics and best use cases Datastore architectural components and data-driven architectures

The Startup Way

The Startup Way
Author: Eric Ries
Publisher: Crown Currency
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2017-10-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 110190321X

Entrepreneur and bestselling author of The Lean Startup, Eric Ries reveals how entrepreneurial principles can be used by businesses of all kinds, ranging from established companies to early-stage startups, to grow revenues, drive innovation, and transform themselves into truly modern organizations, poised to take advantage of the enormous opportunities of the twenty-first century. In The Lean Startup, Eric Ries laid out the practices of successful startups – building a minimal viable product, customer-focused and scientific testing based on a build-measure-learn method of continuous innovation, and deciding whether to persevere or pivot. In The Startup Way, he turns his attention to an entirely new group of organizations: established enterprises like iconic multinationals GE and Toyota, tech titans like Amazon and Facebook, and the next generation of Silicon Valley upstarts like Airbnb and Twilio. Drawing on his experiences over the past five years working with these organizations, as well as nonprofits, NGOs, and governments, Ries lays out a system of entrepreneurial management that leads organizations of all sizes and from every industry to sustainable growth and long-term impact. Filled with in-the-field stories, insights, and tools, The Startup Way is an essential road map for any organization navigating the uncertain waters of the century ahead.