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Are you struggling to keep up with shifting algorithms? Unsure which platforms fit your brand or how to create content that truly connects? You're not alone. Social media can feel daunting, but with the right strategies, it becomes a powerful tool for growth.

Do you have a grip on your business, or does your business have a grip on you? All entrepreneurs and business leaders face similar frustrations: personnel conflict, profit woes, and inadequate growth. Decisions never seem to get made, or once made, fail to be properly implemented. But there is a solution. It’s not complicated or theoretical.

'This story literally has what it takes: the anecdotes, the insights and, most of all, the values to guide the next generation of entrepreneurs' – Mark Carney Blackstone chairman, CEO and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman shows readers how to build, transform and lead thriving organisations...

The Covid-19 outbreak has turned bedrooms into offices, pitted young against old and widened the gaps between rich and poor, red and blue, the mask-wearers and the mask-haters. Some businesses, like Amazon and video conference software maker Zoom, woke up to find themselves crushed under an avalanche of consumer demand. Others, like the restaurant, travel, hospitality and live entertainment industries, scrambled to not become instantly obsolete. But the pandemic has not been a change agent so much as an accelerant of trends that were already well underway. 

What can prosperity possibly mean in a world of environmental and social limits?The publication of Prosperity without Growth was a landmark in the sustainability debate. Tim Jackson’s piercing challenge to conventional economics openly questioned the most highly prized goal of politicians and...

Set your income to “autopilot mode” with these easy online business ideas. Do you hate living for the weekend? Wish you could just wake up one day and not have to go to a job you hate? Want to know the secret to building businesses that run by themselves 24/7? If you’re looking for a way to make money online so you can finally achieve financial independence, you're not alone.

Unlock the blueprint to building an empire that lasts. In today’s fast-moving global economy, starting a business is no longer just about survival—it’s about mastering the infinite game. *Start and Grow Your Own Successful Business* is a powerful, no-nonsense guide for entrepreneurs who want more than quick wins—they want lasting impact. This audiobook takes you beyond the “big idea” myth and shows you how to identify real, urgent problems the market is desperate to solve.

The Dealmaker is a frank and honest account of how a severely dyslexic child who struggled at school went on to graduate from Oxford and become a serial entrepreneur. It describes Guy Hand's career in private equity, first at Nomura and then as head of his own company, Terra Firma. It looks in detail at the huge deals that Terra Firma has done over the years, involving everything from cinema chains and pubs to waste management, aircraft leasing and green energy. 

Ready to Reclaim Your Time and Stay Ahead in the AI Revolution? Feeling overwhelmed by all the AI hype—and unsure where to start? You're not alone. But in today’s fast-moving world, those who leverage AI tools like ChatGPT will work faster, earn more, and enjoy more freedom. This 2-in-1 beginner’s guide cuts through the confusion and gives you the practical steps to turn AI into your personal assistant, idea machine, and productivity partner—whether you're a busy professional, entrepreneur, or total beginner.

A masterclass in persuasion, performance, and psychology, The Tao of Fundraising reveals how to navigate the invisible forces of human nature and capital flow to transform great ideas into fully funded ventures. The Tao of Fundraising delivers a blunt but necessary truth: the best ideas often go unfunded—not because they’re bad, but because their creators don’t understand how capital flows. Fundraising is the most neglected art in modern business. Most MBA courses and coaching advice focus on what to do after a business has secured investment. The Tao of Fundraising seeks to fill that void.

Reimagine your future, adjust your efforts, jump into action and work for just ten more years before doing what the hell you want! Building a business can be confusing. Entrepreneurs aren't sure whether to keep control or delegate and automate, say yes or say no, work all hours or prioritise work-life balance. They take advice from all directions and wind up feeling overwhelmed and overworked without a finish line in sight.

The greatest professional disruption since the internet is happening right now—and most leaders are responding with the one strategy guaranteed to fail: random experimentation. While they chase tools, a small cohort of strategic leaders is quietly building an advantage that compounds daily. They're not learning faster. They're learning differently—with systems that turn AI into operational leverage instead of another item on the to-do list.

Shortlisted for the 2019 Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year. ‘A landmark book....A massively reported deep dive into the unparalleled corporate industrial giant Koch Industries....This impressively researched and well-rendered book also serves as a biography of Charles Koch...

Best Books of the Year – The Financial Times and The Economist Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year ‘Important, timely, instructive and entertaining’ – Daniel Kahneman, bestselling author of Thinking, Fast and Slow Megaproject expert Bent Flyvbjerg...

What nobody tells you about power, money, and winning in business There is a moment most executives recognize but rarely talk about. You’re sitting in a meeting where the language is polite, the slide deck is professional, and everyone in the room knows someone is about to get destroyed. The...

My Chef Journey Through the Kitchens is a powerful testimony of faith, resilience, and purpose. From watching his mother prepare Sunday dinners to becoming a culinary educator and ServSafe Instructor, Chef Ronnell Simmons shares the lessons learned from gathering around the table. Blending personal storytelling with signature recipes, this book is more than a cookbook —it is an invitation to restore connection, discipline, and legacy through intentional gathering. Back to the Table. Back to Family. Back to Purpose

In today's rapidly changing digital world, passive income has become one of the most searched financial goals — yet most people are overwhelmed by misinformation, unrealistic expectations, and constant online noise. Passive Income for Beginners offers a calm, practical, and emotionally honest guide to building sustainable income streams that grow steadily over time.

Why do some Airbnb listings stay fully booked while others struggle to get attention? Most hosts assume success comes down to location, price, or property size. It doesn’t.

The Wall Street Journal Bestseller Read by the author. For so many entrepreneurs, running a small business ended up looking different than they imagined. They’re stressed, discouraged, and not confident in their plan for growth. In How to Grow Your Small Business, Donald Miller gives...

Eileen Sharp and Vic Hightower were frustrated. After years of profitable, predictable growth, Swan Services was in a rut. Meetings were called and discussions held, but few decisions were made and even less got done. People were pointing fingers and assigning blame, but nothing happened to solve Swan’s mounting problems. It felt as though they were working harder than ever but with less impact. The company Eileen and Vic had founded and built for 10 years was a different place. It just wasn’t fun anymore.