Products tagged with: handbook
The Competitive Runner's Handbook: The Bestselling Guide to Running 5ks Through Marathons
For both runners entering that first neighborhood race and elite marathoners, trainers Bob and Shelly-lynn Florence Glover's completely revised guide is the book on training to compete. A book that's already sold close to 200,000 copies, The Competitive Runner's Handbook will now offer all the latest information needed to design basic training programs; special workouts to increase strength, endurance, and power; schedules and worksheets to develop individual goals; and specifics on preparing for all kinds of races -- with an emphasis on the 10K and the marathon. Informed by their over thirty years of coaching experience, the Glovers give winning tips on alternative training, footwear and diet, and common injuries and illnesses, as well as sensible advice on balancing running with work and home life.
The Real Estate Professional's Handbook: For Starting and Running a Successful Business
In the last decade, real estate agents began viewing their livelihood as more than just a job. They've realized that their team can be viewed as a transferable entity of worth, one that can be bought and sold. Because of this, more and more agents can and will be able to sell, acquire, and merge these businesses. Until now, there has been no set of instructions on the design and development of a real estate agent's business, creation of a viable business plan, system for maintaining and implementing that plan, and the information on how to value that business. "The Real Estate Professional's Handbook for Starting and Running a Successful Business "fills that void, helping the real estate agent/entrepreneur develop a successful business plan to start and run a real estate practice, including the necessary instruction and forms to be able to plan, implement, analyze, and modify ongoing successful business strategies, and much more.
Run Toward Fear: New Poems and a Poet's Handbook
"Run Toward Fear" offers readers a mixture of poems that challenge and cause both reflection on and questioning about many headline issues that have launched this century. Madhubuti includes poignant moving tributes to Jacob Carruthers, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Amiri Baraka, as well as heartfelt words that provide comfort and guidance to the families of the 21 people who lost their lives in Chicago's E-2 nightclub tragedy. The final section of the book, "A Poet's Handbook," provides personal and sometimes anecdotal insights on the craft of writing poetry.
Ultimate Homebased Business Handbook: How to Start, Run and Grow Your Own Profitable Business [With CDROM]
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Everything You Need to Know to Start, Run and Grow Your Own Profitable Business - Right From Home Are you looking for ways to minimize the cost of starting your own business? Then why not run your business from home - some of the most successful companies were started from a kitchen, a spare room, even a garage. Here's the toolkit you need to move your venture from startup to profitable. Inside, you'll find up-to-date, detailed information on every stage of business creation. This new edition offers more information on the latest tools and trends for today's homebased businesses including cutting-edge office software, inexpensive online advertising, important business protection plans and so much more Combine that with how-to tips, ideas, tools from in-the-trenches homebased entrepreneurs and hundreds of print and online resources, and you have the required one-stop guide to starting your venture at home. Whether you're in the early dreaming stage, planning or have already begun, this guide helps you: Start Smart Choose the best business Set up your business legally Learn the basics of management, operations, marketing and sales Organize your home office Create an effective online presence Develop winning business processes Attract and keep customers for life Don't put your dreams on hold. Start, run and grow your dream business from home now
The Equine Arena Handbook: An In-Depth Guide to Arenas and Running Surfaces
Provides information on how to build, improve and maintain a user-friendly facility for horse events and training. Save thousands of dollars and prevent injury to your horses by building your arena or running surface correctly from the start Whether you are working in dressage, hunter/jumper, reining, barrel racing, flat racing, roping or any other equine performance event, the surface you ride on can make or break your horse's performance and soundness. This popular book has been revised and updated as of April 2010. Also includes new information on water use and conservation, turf fields, and race track surfaces. This is a "must have" for anyone in charge of building or maintaining an equine facility or looking for the best property to purchase. You will learn how about soil characteristics, amendments and testing, how to create a good base and maintain safe footing, how to construct your arena with proper drainage, the importance of controlling dust and manure, things to cons
The Beginning Runner's Handbook: The Proven 13-Week Walk/Run Program
At the core of this popular guide is "the program" - a 13-week walk/run plan designed to turn anyone into a runner, without injury. Originally developed by sports medicine physicians and refined through three years of clinics and responses from runners, it explains precisely how the beginner should train every day for the first 13 weeks. Every part of the process is covered, from equipment to staying motivated. New to this edition are sections on training to run faster and farther, interval and tempo training; maintaining fitness on vacation; training for a half and full marathon; and coming back from injuries. A new chapter focuses on running and the family, including running during pregnancy and after the baby arrives, jogging strollers, children who want to run, and running with the family dog. Also included is the latest on nutrition and running, including low-carb diets and other popular diet trends.
The Social Entrepreneur's Handbook: How to Start, Build, and Run a Business That Improves the World
Make the business of society "your" business No one knows the business of socialentrepreneurship better than RupertScofield. Cofounder and president ofFINCA International--a nonprofit microfinancinginstitution with 7,000 employeesserving 750,000 customers in 21 countries--Scofield has been a social entrepreneurfor 40 years. In "The Social Entrepreneur's Handbook," Scofield leads you through theentire process of starting up and runninga nonprofit, sharing personal success storiesand advice on what not to do--valuablelessons he learned the hard way. The process, while risky, isn't as difficultas you might think. Practically speaking, you need only two things: an idea and aplan. The former comes from you and youalone. This book supplies the latter. "The Social Entrepreneur's Handbook"illuminates the path to building a successfulnonprofit from the ground up. You'lllearn how to: Create a realistic plan for gettingstarted in your chosen causeAssemble the perfect team forputting your plan into action--andkeeping it rolling in the right directionDevelop a business modelspecifically designed to run anonprofit organizationKeep yourself, your staff, and yourcause in solid financial shape One of the many beauties of social entrepreneurshipis that it's never too lateto start. You can be right out of school orworking in the highest ranks of corporateAmerica. It doesn't matter. Social entrepreneurshipbegins with a noble cause, which turns into a passion, and soon becomesa mission worth dedicating yourlife to. "The Social Entrepreneur's Handbook"is the one and only resource you will needto attain your dream of working full-timein service to others--and making a real, measurable difference in the world.
The Virtual Assistant Handbook: Insider Secrets for Starting and Running Your Own Profitable Va Business
WANTED: well organised, computer savvy home-workers to help busy professionals and entrepreneurs get more done. Work where you want, when you want and set your own salary as a successful Virtual Assistant. If you have excellent organisational skills, want the freedom to work from home and are passionate about doing a great job then a career as a Virtual Assistant could be for you Professional VA, Nadine Hill, shares all her tricks-of-the-trade to help budding and working VAs to become more in-demand with the right clients and more in-control of their success. Inside you will learn: * Tricks for being in-demand even if you know nothing about marketing * How to find your niche to stand out from the competition * Hard-won time-management tactics for staying sane and productive * A simple technique for setting your fees to be profitable and competitive * Where to go for further information including business development, networking and financial advice * The 9 most common mistakes new VAs make and how to avoid them * 6 candid case studies with top tips from successful working VAs * How to raise your fees without losing clients by demonstrating value not cost * How to find and do work that you love without compromising your values * Systems and secrets for running a successful business and having a life
The Mobile DJ Handbook: How to Start & Run a Profitable Mobile Disc Jockey Service
The Mobile DJ Handbook, Second Edition continues to be an excellent guide for novice and experienced DJs looking to build a successful career as the owner-operator of a mobile disc jockey service. Complete with practical tips, expert advice, and creative strategies, this book serves as the perfect guide on how to market and sell your services as well as develop and expand your business. This book contains information on becoming a professional, securing bookings, buying equipment and music, and running party dances, contests, and games. Included within the text are sample contracts, an advertisement and brochure, and resource information. The Mobile DJ Handbook is an essential reference guide which offers readers all the knowledge and inspiration needed to run a profitable enterprise. *New equipment, technology, and practical business advice are integrated *Includes chapters ranging from performance and professionalism, sales and mareting, dancing and games, to booking opportunities *Provides essentials forms, contracts, and brochures
The Social Networking Handbook - Everything You Need to Know about Social Networking
A social networking service is an online service, platform, or site that focuses on building and reflecting of social networks or social relations among people, e.g., who share interests and/or activities. A social network service essentially consists of a representation of each user (often a profile), his/her social links, and a variety of additional services. Most social network services are web based and provide means for users to interact over the internet, such as e-mail and instant messaging. Online community services are sometimes considered as a social network service, though in a broader sense, social network service usually means an individual-centered service whereas online community services are group-centered. Social networking sites allow users to share ideas, activities, events, and interests within their individual networks. This book is your ultimate resource for social networking. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about social networking right away: List of defunct social networking websites, 1000Memories, 360voice, 43 Things, 518Fever.com, 56.com, 85 Broads, About.me, Academia.edu, Adam4Adam, AdChina, Affinity Labs, Alumniportal Deutschland, Ambient awareness, Ameba (website), Amina - Chechen Republic Online, ANobii, Answerbag, Apache Thrift, Arnetminer, AsianAve, Askalo, ASmallWorld, ASUIsTalking, Asymmetric Follow, Athlinks, Audimated, Badoo, Bahu, Baidu Space, Google Base, Batanga.com, The Bear Club, Bebo, Bentio, BeWelcome, Big Fish Games, BIGADDA, BiomedExperts, BIRDZ, BlackPlanet, Blauk, Blip (internet), Blippy, Blogster, BlogTV, Blue Kaffee, BlueMelon, Bongotones.com, Boobquake, Bookarmy, Boomdizzle, Boomj.com, Bragster, Brand networking, Mez Breeze, Broadband Sports, BroadwaySpace, BROG, BuddyPress, BuzzFeed, Buzznet, Bview, CafeMom, Cake Financial, CampusBuddy, CampusNetwork, Capazoo, Care2, Pete Cashmore, Cellufun, Central media, Cheek'd, Chictini, Cisco Eos, City-Data, CIX, Classmates.com, Cloob, Collaborative innovation network, Collaborative network, Communities.com, Community Health Index, Communote, Comparison of sites using the LiveJournal codebase, Computational trust, ConnectU, Consumer-generated marketing, Contrail (network), Cortex Inc., CouchSurfing, Crackle, Craigslist, Craigslist controversies and illegal activities by users, Crazy Blind Date, CreateDebate, Crewster, Women in Crime Ink, Cross.tv, Crowd computing, Currensee, Cybermentors, Cyberpolitics, DaGeek, DailyBooth, Dailymotion, DailyStrength, DaruDar, DateBid, Decayenne, Delhii, Desimartini, DGamer, Diabetes Hands Foundation, Diabetic Rockstar Inc, Diary-X, Diaspora (software), Digital public square, Dipdive, Disaboom, Diversity University, DJ Tutor, Dodgeball (service), Dol2day, DontStayIn, Doostang, Dopplr, Douban, Dreamwidth, Dudesnude, Dulwich OnView, Eats Media, LLC, EConozco, Edmodo, EGO Ga
The Call Center Handbook: The Complete Guide to Starting, Running, and Improving Your Call Center
Need to know how to buy a phone switch for your call center? How to measure the productivity of agents? How to choose from two cities that both want your center? No problem. "The Call Center Handbook" is a complete guide to starting, running, and im Establish and operate an efficient call center with this authoritative guide that covers everything from choosing the best site and buying the right equipment to managing agents, monitoring productivity, and enhancing customer relationships.
The Handbook of Financing Growth: Strategies, Capital Structure, and M&A Transactions
Second Edition The handbook of Financing Growth Strategies, Capital Structure, and M&A Transactions Kenneth H. Marks, Larry E. Robbins, Gonzalo Fernandez, John P. Funkhouser, and D.L. Williams Praise for The handbook of Financing Growth "Once again, Kenneth Marks and company have hit the mark with a comprehensive analysis of corporate and commercial finance, which is both readable and up-to-date. This book is a must for any entrepreneur, middle-market company CFO, or graduate student looking for a thorough presentation of real world financial solutions. I highly recommend it." --Barry D. Yelton, Senior Vice President and Region Manager, Federal National Payables, Inc. "This is a valuable tool to anyone raising capital. I've seen firsthand how the current environment is filled with dead ends for those seeking to grow their business. Having a blueprint for the process will save time and resources; two things any growth company can ill afford to spend. By looking at the process and explaining the various components of how capital forms, the authors provide necessary insight toward a productive effort. Anyone considering a capital raise should embark on that journey with this resource." --Christopher Gaertner, Head of Technology Investment Banking, Managing Director, Merrill Lynch "All principals involved in financing their growth should keep a copy of this book handy and refer to it frequently for guidance. It provides clear guidelines and case studies that can be used by any of the 27 million firms in the U.S. that want to grow." --James F. Smith, PhD, Chief Economist, Parsec Financial Management "Ken Marks and team have done a great service here to top management of middle-market companies, their advisors, as well as the investment community in understanding growth financing. This book is a perfect combination of being comprehensive (the glossary alone contains over 650 terms) yet very understandable. Too bad that more books written on this subject aren't written the way this one is." --Bob Grabill, President and CEO, Chief Executive Network "I am enthusiastic about this Second Edition of The Handbook of Financing Growth. The authors have updated chapters throughout and introduced a very useful, 'new project leadership' tool in Chapter 2. I can't imagine a more complete business financing guide. And, because of the tremendous amount of business wisdom contained herein, this book is valuable for its general business planning guidance alone. Highly recommended; a copy belongs in every entrepreneur's library " --Peter Pflasterer, entrepreneur and founder, JPS Communications, Inc. "Considering the many financing challenges in the midst of our global recession, as a leading trade association for M&A professionals, we believe the new edition of The Handbook of Financing Growth is essential reading for any business owner, advisor, or investor. This ambi
Enterprise Architecture Best Practice Handbook: Building, Running and Managing Effective Enterprise Architecture Programs - Ready
This book covers every detail, including some missed in other books. This thorough book provides a clear roadmap to designing, implementing and operating Enterprise Architecture. The author leaves no key process out and completely covers everything from initial concept to measuring support effectiveness and process improvement. The book starts with an initial strategy that is focused on planning Enterprise Architecture services that are completely aligned to requirements and are based on a mission statement. This business-oriented approach is refreshing and will keep IT grounded in the real reasons for Enterprise Architecture. More importantly is the process for careful selection of services to provide. An overly ambitious set of service goals will kill a Enterprise Architecture implementation early in its life by offering too much before there is stable Enterprise Architecture in place. This book is realistic and lays the foundation for a successful implementation. The section on the actual design of the Enterprise Architecture structure provides insights and information that can be applied to a large number of solutions. Since Enterprise Architecture will be organized in accordance with requirements and unique mission statements, this section of the book is like a catalog of patterns. It has excellent tips on how to best structure Enterprise Architecture to meet requirements and mission. The information on accurately estimating staffing requirements is consistent with industry best practices and something that, believe it or not, is often overlooked when Enterprise Architecture is established. This book gets into the meat by thoroughly covering the processes that areessential to running Enterprise Architecture. There are many topics that stand out as both unique to books of this genre] and reflect best practices by the best-run Enterprise Architecture shops. Examples are change control, disaster recovery and vendor management. These topics show that the author not only considers business alignment, but also cross-functional alignment. Professional resources and underlying technology are provided in detail. This book contains an in-depth coverage of operational requirements for Enterprise Architecture once it has been implemented. It hits all of the critical success factors, such as performance metrics, service level agreements, communications and internal evaluations. You will find this book to be one of the best for planning and implementing a world-class Enterprise Architecture program.
