Much more than simply a list of protocols, Cultural Intelligence helps readers develop a mind-set that can be applied to any number of countries, cultures, and business situations. It is a systematic way to approach the tremendous variety of interactions and challenges that business people must face around the world – much easier and more realistic than documenting every trait of every culture and preparing to cater to each. This book presents a three-stage process for becoming cul (more…)

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“Weiers definitely is the best. The shorter chapter sections are the right length for our students. The author writes in clear and lucid prose, and is not “over their heads.” This is the best book (out of five total) I have used in my fourteen years of teaching undergraduate statistics for business majors.”"Overall, I like the quantity and quality of the exercises. I think this is the real strength of this textbook. Good coverage of basic statistics; chapters are well-written (more…)

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As anyone who has attended one of her courses will know, Cathy Ace has an inimitably friendly, enthusiastic and involving presentation style. These characteristics shine through in this book, which opens with a comprehensive hand-holding guide to understanding exactly what constitutes e-business, followed by an outline of key planning questions and a focus on the elementals of marketing. Ace summarises the business of communicating in an assured, concise way on what could be (more…)

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This excellent resource has as its foundation the fact that businesses stand to lose billions of dollars because of the poor business writing generated within their offices. In a handsomely laid-out format, the author “walks you through” her program for making sure you and yours write business letters (which here include letters, faxes, e-mail messages, and memos) that help put your best business foot forward. Her program encompasses a six-step process, from basic grou (more…)

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“A completely invaluable guide… keep this on your bookshelf for future reference. Five star s (we love it).” — Inc.”Covers new tax breaks, rules, forms and publications relevant to small-business owners.” — Reference & Research Book News”This book is one of the best plain-language books on small-business taxes.” –The Wall Street Journal”This book is one of the best plain-language books on small-business taxes.” — The Wall Street Journal “This plain-English guide will s (more…)

Business writing has been transformed in our era from long, leisurely letters to fast faxes, instant e-mails, crisp memos, and concise letters. Your reader doesn’t have time to waste. And neither do you. That’s where The Encyclopedia of Business Letters, Faxes, and E-mail can help. Here you’ll find the most complete and up-to-date collection of model business correspondence for every conceivable occasion–sample letters, memos, and e-mails you can use as is or adapt for your own (more…)

In Detail SharePoint is a web-based collaboration and document management platform from Microsoft. Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer (SPD) is a WYSIWYG HTML editor and web design program, which has replaced FrontPage, and is the ideal environment for working with pages on a SharePoint site. This book is ideal for people new to SharePoint Designer who need to put together a working SharePoint site as quickly as possible. If you who want to get started, and finished, as quickly a (more…)

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“For more information on how to handle inventory and write off the cost of goods, see…Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business Taxes.” –San Francisco Chronicle

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“Delves deeply into the complex thicket of available deductions, with real-life examples on deducting everything from start-up expenses to car and travel expenses and the costs of benefits.”

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Review “A helpful guide … no resource center should be without it.” – National Association of Colleges and Employers Journal

The ability to write well is a critical skill for professionals in nearly every field. Good writers provide leadership, influence decisions, and advance their own careers. In this new book, Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts draws from her twenty-plus years of experience as a successful consultant for clients in business, education, and government. In a lively, engagi (more…)