Business Analysis

When it comes to doing good business, change is a very good thing. And effective business analysts are at the heart of identifying opportunities for growth and implementing the solutions that can transform an organization's foundation—and ultimately increase its profitability. 

Josh Kaufman founded PersonalMBA.com as an alternative to the business school boondoggle. His blog has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers to the best business books and most powerful business concepts of all time. Now, he shares the essentials of entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, negotiation, operations, productivity, systems design, and much more, in one comprehensive volume. The Personal MBA distills the most valuable business lessons into simple, memorable mental models that can be applied to real-world challenges.

The world’s leading high-performance coach and multiple New York Times best-selling author Brendon Burchard delivers the six habits of personal growth that will help you create the life of your dreams. Forged from Brendon Burchard’s personal experiences, data from his GrowthDay app, and his many years as a high-performance coach, The 6 Habits of Growth presents the tools you need to construct the life of your dreams.

This book is for anyone interested in becoming a Business Analyst or anyone interested in this field, individuals who want to make a career change or anyone with a Business Analysis background who want a more formal and industry-standard business analysis approach. At the end of the course, the readers will have a strong understanding of the role of a business analyst, structure of a project team, system development life cycle methodologies (SDLC), the importance of requirements gathering, different types of requirements, JAD sessions, role of a Business Analyst in JAD session, and how to ...

The AI Revolution in Requirements Engineering In the dynamic era of technological evolution, mastering the foundation of successful IT projects—precise and effective requirements—is more critical than ever. "Revolutionizing Requirements: The AI Advantage in Business Analysis" emerges as an essential guide in this transformative journey, marking the beginning of a series dedicated to elevating the art of Requirements Gathering and Elicitation through the power of generative AI. This volume, crafted by the seasoned duo of Thomas and Angela Hathaway, is not merely a book but a ...

Leaders rely on business people to see the big picture and get things done. They want mindset and mojo, all in one! The problem is that all business people aren’t wired that way, and that’s where The Business Acumen Handbook comes in. The main idea behind The Business Acumen Handbook is to help managers understand the pillars of their company’s business, and to operate more effectively and efficiently. After reading this book, you'll be able to: Understand and apply the dimensions of business acumen that focus on people, processes, projects, and products so that you can see the “big...

It's safe to say that nearly everyone is seeking a happier, more successful life. So then why do so few attain it? Business Secrets from the Bible proposes a new way to view and approach success - one based upon key concepts from the Bible that are actually surprisingly simple. Written especially for those seeking success in the realms of money, relationships, and spirituality, this book encourages listeners to realize their common mistakes, come to terms with them, and turn those mistakes into future triumphs.

Learn how to analyze a company's financial reports and business, and you can make great returns by buying stocks below their true value. That's the way Warren Buffett made his $96.3 billion. It's the way Peter Lynch took the Fidelity Magellan fund from zero to hero—making a 29 percent annual return and increasing the value of each $1,000 invested in the fund on day one to $28,000 when he retired.

From the creator of Valuetainment, the #1 YouTube channel for entrepreneurs, and “one of the most exciting thinkers” (Ray Dalio, author of Principles) in business today, comes a practical and effective guide for thinking more clearly and achieving your most audacious professional goals. Both...

This program features multicast narration. “The ensemble of narrators adds great depth to this audiobook, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the richness of well-defined characters…The result is a riveting audiobook that will keep listeners hooked from start to surprising finish.”...

Product management plays a pivotal role in organizations. In fact, it's now considered the fourth most important title in corporate America - yet only a tiny fraction of product managers have been trained for this vital position. If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of people who hold this essential job - or simply aspire to break into a new role - Product Management for Dummies gives you the tools to increase your skill level and manage products like a pro.  

The Rule of Law The rule of law is one of the pillars of western civilization and economic prosperity. It ensures fairness, equity, safety, and predictability in our daily lives. This predictability and stability allow us to enter into agreements and transactions with a level of comfort that we will be treated well if we act well. We have a body of laws and institutions that enforce them. These standards are fundamental to economic development. The stability of laws and the legal system encourage long-term investment of time, effort, ideas, and capital. If you are involved in business, you ...

So you've already figured out that business intelligence can be pretty valuable in making the right decisions about your business. But you've heard at least a dozen definitions of what it is, and heard of at least that many BI tools. Where do you start? Business Intelligence for Dummies makes BI understandable. It takes you step by step through the technologies and the alphabet soup, so you can choose the right technology and implement a successful BI environment. 

In The Unicorn Project, we follow Maxine, a senior lead developer and architect, as she is exiled to the Phoenix Project, to the horror of her friends and colleagues, as punishment for contributing to a payroll outage. She tries to survive in what feels like a heartless and uncaring bureaucracy and to work within a system where no one can get anything done without endless committees, paperwork, and approvals. One day, she is approached by a ragtag bunch of misfits who say they want to overthrow the existing order, to liberate developers, to bring joy back to technology work.

FOUR STEPS TO LASTING HAPPINESS You are four steps away from creating the life of your dreams. The best part? You already have everything you need. In Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life, authors Taylor and Dr. James Grant detail a proven process to unlock the power within you. It’s a simple, four-step framework. You will clear yourself of negativity, address your issues with authenticity, clarify your intentions, and watch your circumstances change for the better. With real-life examples from professional and personal settings, the authors break down the four steps into manageable, ...

This is a great book for beginners or those seeking general knowledge about the subject matter. It shows how money is used, regulated, reported, and monitored in business operations. It is a basic introduction to important aspects of finance including monopolies, accounting, auditing, and blockchain systems. It is educational and informational, and it is written for easy understanding at all reader levels.

Is this blue book more valuable than a business degree? Most people enter their professional careers not understanding how to grow a business. At times, this makes them feel lost, or worse, like a fraud pretending to know what they’re doing. It’s hard to be successful without a clear...

Each day over one million Dollars in free government grants and financial aid is given away to people just like you for a wide variety of needs In this guide I'll tell you exactly HOW & WHERE to get free federal grants. This money has to be given away, WHY not to YOU? You may be thinking, "How can I get some of this Free Grants Money" Maybe you think it's impossible to get free money? Let me tell you it's not impossible! It's a fact, ordinary people and businesses all across the United States are receiving millions of dollars from these Government and Private Foundation's every day. Who can...

Building Business Credit with EIN Only A Structured Guide to Establishing Vendor Credit, Net-30 Accounts, and Scalable Business Financing — Without Personal Guarantees Building business credit is not about rushing applications. It’s about becoming fundable. In Building Business Credit with EIN Only, Gerald Lacey, MBA, MSSCM delivers a clear, disciplined approach to establishing business credit the right way — without relying on your personal Social Security number. This is not a “get-rich-quick” manual. It’s a practical framework for entrepreneurs who want to build sustainable, ...

NEW 2025 EDITION — Updated with Post-Pandemic Funding Insights and EIN-Only Credit Strategies for Entrepreneurs Are you ready to build real business credit without using your Social Security Number? In this powerful guide, business strategist Gerald Lacey, MBA, MSSCM reveals a proven step-by-step system to help entrepreneurs and gig workers secure 5–10 business tradelines in 30 days — all under their EIN. Inside you’ll discover how to: Build your business credit profile with Dun & Bradstreet, Experian, and Equifax Business Open vendor accounts that report — even with a new ...