Economics and Business

Technology has revolutionised the business sector. Whether you're an entrepreneur, employee, CEO or executive, you're likely feeling the effects of less humanity and more technology. Our minds are distracted, our attention spans are shortened, we want everything on demand, in boxes are never empty, our energy is frequently negative, we're addicted to social media and we're sleep deprived.

In today's workplace, managers, leaders and HR professionals often believe they don't have the time to help employees navigate conflict. More often than not, however, it takes more time not to address conflict than to constructively intervene. But before you can successfully guide others in managing disagreements, you must be able to manage yourself - your mindset, presence and behaviour.

In WHY CUSTOMERS LEAVE, popular customer experience and marketing speaker, David Avrin, makes a compelling case for customer experience as a bankable differentiator in an era of vast marketplace choices.

Each of us has a deep call for freedom woven into our DNA - a fire, a thing that won't quit no matter what. Sometimes, it's the thing that causes us the most opposition and trouble. But it is in the opposition that we meet a world of ideas, innovations, dreams, and life-changing success.

What is the biggest reason that start-ups fail? It's not because entrepreneurs aren't putting a good product on the market - often it's because they haven't identified the right market. About 20 percent of all small businesses fail within their first year and 50 in the first five.

Monocle's latest book unpacks what makes a perfect shopping experience and offers tips on how to launch, design and run your own store. A must-have guide. The world of retail has never been so -challenged thanks to a mix of e-commerce, unimaginative brand owners and greedy landlords. Yet while many stores have -stumbled, a new generation of storekeepers and department store owners is arising.

With this attractive deck of 60 cards, readers will always have a burst of inspiration ready in the palm of their hand. Brendon's pulsating words, inspired by the rhetoric of revolutionaries throughout history

Marketing isn't everything, according to Brian Kurtz. It's the only thing. If you have a vision or a mission in life, why not share it with millions instead of dozens?

When many people hear the word risk, they think of worst-case scenarios like losing your job, your wealth, or your spouse. But actually, as Allison Schrager explains, risk includes the full range of whatever might happen, good or bad. If we want a great relationship, we risk heartbreak.

Intuition is the great differentiator in business. Listening to, trusting and acting on your intuitive intelligence separates you from the pack as most people are not listening to theirs. Intuition is the one intangible skill that enables teams to function at a higher level and add more dimension and power to their ability to solve problems and grow.

Leading a team for the first time is a daunting new endeavor. Facebook's Vice President of Product Design Julie Zhuo presents a bold new guide to getting respect--and results--in your new managerial role.

Aaron Dignan helps his clients get unstuck by teaching them how to eliminate red tape, tap into collective intelligence, and rethink long-held traditions that no longer make sense. Now he shows us how to do the same.

Denise Duffield-Thomas made herself a millionaire by helping women realize that they could manifest anything they dreamed of if they took consistent action. In Chillpreneur, she's teaching women how to align their goals with the universe and earn six figures (or more!) without losing their minds. 

In this audiobook, listeners will learn how to: ...

Minimalism is the art of knowing how much is just enough. Digital minimalism applies this idea to our personal technology. It's the key to living a focused life in an increasingly noisy world.

Since 2008, busy managers by the tens of thousands have turned to this best-selling book as a handy guide to the ins and outs of human resources. And no wonder! Because whether you're a small business owner, a manager in a business without an HR department or even a seasoned HR professional, THE ESSENTIAL HR HANDBOOK will help you handle any personnel problem - from training to outsourcing - ...

Master negotiator, Roger Dawson, turns his attention to the person on the other side of the desk - the salesperson who's trying to close a deal with the most favourable terms. The goal of most negotiations is to create a win-win situation. Imagine if you could win every negotiation and leave the other person feeling like he or she has won too?

One of the oldest and most potent natural stimulants, the leaves of the coca plant is the organic source from which cocaine is synthesised. Fresh coca leaves and products made from them have verified medicinal and healing properties - and not the same addictive qualities or negative side effects as cocaine.

'This book is packed with heart, energy and hard-won wisdom that will transform your life. A must-read for anyone who wants to take control of their life.'

'Opportunity is a must-read for anyone who wants to make it online.' Larry King, award-winning television and radio host.Recent years have seen our options and opportunities increase exponentially - yet people are more lost and confused than ever, suffering from 'opportunity shock'.