First Time Business

If you are fed up not making enough money, working for someone else, going nowhere, and you want to start a small, profitable business for yourself even if you are young, unexperienced or just have little or no money then keep reading to discover which steps could help you change your actual situation. Are you someone who is looking to change your life, take control of your finances, and live the Dream Life that you have always wanted to live, but never seem to be able to achieve? Do you want to stop working for others and helping them achieve their goals and, instead, work for yourself and...

If you've ever wanted to run your own business but didn't know where to start, this book is your north star. No matter where you're starting from, it includes the tools, advice, insights and real-life examples that you need to move that idea out of your head and into a workable plan of action. Written by an entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience writing for Fortune Small Business, Entrepreneur Media, Business Insider and Black Enterprise, Your First Business Blueprint shows you how to: Choose a business that matches well with your own strengths, goals and lifestyle Organize your finances...

Read by the author. The First Time Manager Series has sold over 500,000 copies and is a go-to guide for new and aspiring sales managers on what to expect and how to succeed. The jump from sales superstar to sales manager has made or broken many a sales career. As a top-performing sales...

The trusted management classic and go to guide for anyone facing new responsibilities as a first time manager. Learn to conquer every challenge like a pro with the clear, candid advice in The First-Time Manager. For nearly four decades, this trusted guide has brought newcomers up to speed on the...

On my eighteenth birthday, everything changed. I never expected the party my mom and the man of the house threw would lead to this. But when Stan offered to take me for a ride on his Harley, I couldn't say no. He's everything I've ever wanted: tall, muscular, covered in tattoos, and dangerously attractive. The way he looks at me, touches me, makes me feel things I've never felt before. One ride turned into something forbidden. Something passionate. Something that could tear my family apart. But I'm eighteen now, old enough to make my own choices. And I choose him. Even if it means risking ...

Everyone seems to be using AI now, but for many beginners, it still feels confusing, intimidating, and easy to get wrong. Maybe you opened ChatGPT once, stared at the blank screen, and had no idea what to type. Maybe you tried asking AI for help and got vague, useless answers. Or maybe you bought another AI book and ended up more overwhelmed than before. AI For Beginners was written for that exact moment. This clear, practical guide helps seniors, first-time users, and non-techies understand AI without jargon, pressure, or confusing technical explanations.

THE TOP SELLING FIRST-TIME MANAGER SERIES HAS SOLD OVER 500,000 COPIES Every manager must be prepared to face tough situations that management training never warned them about. This is the go-to resource for handling everything from a disruption in workflow to managing a hostile workplace, and...

This practical and motivational guide provides the tools and knowledge to control your future and secure your fortune. From establishing goals and sorting out the legal and financial paperwork, to advanced marketing strategies and relationship building techniques, this indispensable book offers step-by-step instructions for you to establish and grow your own consultancy business. This extensively revised and updated fourth edition includes new and expanded coverage on utilizing informal media, changes in guidelines, key distinctions of wholesale and retail businesses, and much more.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “It is one of the best narrative histories I’ve read.” —The Wall Street Journal A New York Times Notable Book of 2025 One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2025 Named a BEST BOOK OF 2025 by The Washington Post, TIME, The Economist, Air Mail...

Congratulations, you're a manager! After you pop the champagne, accept the shiny new title, and step into this thrilling next chapter of your career, the truth descends like a fog: you don't really know what you're doing. That's exactly how Julie Zhuo felt when she became a rookie manager at the...

You are bleeding money right now. The global economy loses $10 trillion every single year in lost productivity. You are paying 100% of the salary for 20% of the effort, and you have convinced yourself this is just the cost of doing business. It isn't. You are dealing with Zombie Labor, and it is eating your margins alive. Most organizations fail to choose the right candidate for a management role 82% of the time. We promote our best technicians, give them a title, and accidentally build an Adult Daycare where executives spend their time parenting instead of producing. Sportify is the ...

The must-have resource for HR managers who want to lessen the learning curve, succeed in their role, and set themselves up for future growth. The world of work continues to grow more complex with hybrid work, a shortage of talent, and a mandate for more inclusive environments where employees can...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Few things will change your trajectory in life or business as much as learning to think clearly. Yet few of us recognize opportunities to think in the first place. You might believe you’re thinking clearly in the moments that matter most. But in all...

Do you have trouble keeping your team focused, motivated, and committed to the pursuit of their assigned goals? The truth is, the majority of bosses fail to inspire their employees to be engaged and productive at work. And they're often frustrated by their inability to incite their team to action.

Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for over 20 years! In the 2nd Junie B. Jones...

The book Jon Stewart (The Daily Show) hailed as “essential reading” for anyone who wants to “make informed decisions” and “have a basic understanding of the economy”: an illustrated guide to economics from one of the internet’s favorite financial educators. “Few people can...

“Thoroughly engrossing . . . a spirited, suspenseful, economically told tale whose significance is manifest and whose pace never flags.” —The Wall Street Journal From The New York Times–bestselling author of The Ghost Map and Extra Life, the story of a pirate who changed the world Henry...

Imagine if you had a direct connection with thousands of readers who loved reading your books. And imagine if those readers eagerly awaited the launch of your next book. In Your First 1000 Copies, seasoned book marketing expert Tim Grahl walks you through how successful authors are using the online marketing tools to build their platform, connect with readers and sell more books.

Escape the 9-to-5 grind and build a profitable business from scratch with this practical entrepreneurship roadmap. If you are tired of merely dreaming about financial independence during your daily commute, this step-by-step guide offers an empowering blueprint for first-time founders. Transform...

“Gives you the tools you need to focus on the things that matter. Essential!” —Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor Proven strategies to get your team’s best work in the most distracting environments. Is the pressure to do more with less pushing you to burnout?...