First Time Business

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...

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...

I never thought I’d long for the days of pacing the living room of our tiny single-wide trailer, waiting for Mom to get home from her shift serving drinks at The Silver Fox. Or my boring night shifts at the convenience store. Even dodging my skeezy ex-boyfriend’s bumbling attempts to seduce me. To say my life wasn’t great was an understatement. But at least it was mine. Or it was until Mom came home and announced she was getting married. That was the day my life became unrecognizable.

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...

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.

'HONEST, PRACTICAL, AND DEEPLY EMPOWERING' Gino Wickman, Author of Traction & Shine, Creator of EOS As an entrepreneur with ADHD, some of your traits like creativity, hyperfocus, and risk-taking are rocket fuel for starting a business. Others, like trouble with attention to detail and time...

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...

Regardless of your expertise and experience, it’s your people skills, political nous and ability to build key relationships that will ensure you survive and thrive. Packed with real-life examples and practical guidance, Become a Successful First-Time CEO is a roadmap to help you develop the confidence and master the strategies you need to be an inspirational corporate leader.

Just when you're starting to figure out this parent thing, wham, your leave is over. Take a deep breath, you'll get through it. The first few weeks and months as a working parent are hard, but they can be truly affirming, too. People want to see you succeed, they'll support you if you ask, and you'll find you have energy stores and resources you didn't know existed. You can make great strides forward in your career as a new parent. Succeeding as a First-Time Parent can help.

Passive learning just doesn’t cut it in today’s evolving, competitive workplace. Research demonstrates that action-first learning works because it engages the mind immediately and makes sure that knowledge and skills will stick. With a more diverse array of action-based training designs, organizations can motivate learners, provide hands-on, collaborative practice, and drive behavioral change.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 20 percent of startups do not live past their second year, and many more fail before their fifth year. Have you ever wondered why many new businesses fail so quickly after their inception? Over my decade-long journey of entrepreneurship, learning and observing other small companies, I've come to realize the importance of a few aspects when starting, launching, and growing a business.

In this audiobook marketing guide, you will learn: Mike’s proven book-selling formula, 16 marketing tools that he used and their results, the effectiveness rating, cost, and time required for each tactic, plus 12 common rookie mistakes to avoid. This handy guide also includes a summary of all the marketing strategies that Mike tried so you can decide which tactics to use for your book.

In this honest, practical and empowering guide, seasoned entrepreneur and investor Garry Mansell shows first-time founders how to master B2B sales – even if they’ve never sold a thing in their lives. Whether you’re building a SaaS product, a consultancy or a complex solution, you’ll learn how to approach sales with structure, confidence and integrity. No sleaze. No jargon. Just a clear, step-by-step approach to turning conversations into customers.

The essential resource for new managers who want to foster a safe, inclusive, and productive space for their teams. Being an inclusive manager boils down to finding ways to balance power and love day-to-day. When do we prioritize the needs of an individual employee over that of the whole team?...

Every salesperson has heard it—the dreaded words: “I’m just looking.” But what if you could turn those hesitant browsers into eager buyers? In I’m Just Looking... The Secret to Selling the Difficult Customer, master automotive trainer Amid Jones unveils SPARC—The Strategic Automotive Sales System, a game-changing approach designed to help sales professionals connect, engage, and close more deals without pressure or gimmicks.

Congratulations, the day has finally arrived! You’re officially a first-time manager! But the question is, what’s next? How will you manage a team who works great with each other, meeting all their goals and making every project a success? When trouble arises, what are the proven ways to manage conflict, meet tight deadlines, and still make sure your team feels valued? This book will share with you the proven tips and strategies to help you become an effective and stress-free manager, lead a super successful team, and keep your boss happy.

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...

In Dare. Do. Succeed., you’ll learn how to launch and grow a small business from scratch—with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Whether you're a creative seeking freedom, a coach ready to serve, or a new entrepreneur exploring your calling, this heart-centered guide will meet you where you are.

Author and ICF-certified Leadership Development Coach Tajan Braithwaite Renderos, ACC, MPH has been coaching individuals to take that next step into management. By offering solid, proven tools and tactics, this book can help anyone transition smoothly into a management role by filling common gaps in knowledge that can hold people back.

If you can win one, you can win them all. In The First Domino, multi-award winning bestselling author and world-renowned negotiation expert Tim Castle reveals the breakthrough strategy to land your first flagship client – and how this single move can trigger a chain reaction of sales wins, credibility, and unstoppable growth.