A noted money manager shows mutual fund investors how to build portfolios that maximize mutual fund returns while minimizing risk, offering strategies for moving between funds and model portfolios to suit a wide variety of individual needs. Original.

The Macmillan Spectrum Investor's Choice Guide to Mutual Fund Investment Strategies (Investor's Choice Series)

Business & Money

Dicks, J.W.

Investing

Macmillan General* Reference

r J.W. Dicks shares his secrets for creating a personal portfolio that will allow anyone to become a full-time investor.

Moonlight Investing: How to Become Financially Independent by Investing in Your Spare Time

The Avengers was 2012's number one worldwide box office winner - but did you know the seeds of this blockbuster movie's success were actually planted fifty years earlier? You'll find out how in StorySelling: Hollywood Secrets Revealed, when Emmy winner Nick Nanton and J.W. Dicks, authors of the best-selling Celebrity Branding You™, expose why StorySelling is the most powerful method of persuasion known to man - and how any entrepreneur or business owner can put it to work to create their own blockbuster success! From the science behind why stories are essential to the human mind - to the secrets behind the story elements that are irresistible to an audience - Nanton and Dicks uncover what made the greatest StorySelling campaigns of all time click and show you how to use those very same ingredients to create your own marketing juggernaut. Inside this practical, heavily-researched, and entertaining howto guide are the principles Hollywood uses to build its billion dollar franchises. StorySelling: Hollywood Secrets Revealed is truly your ticket to awesome business success.

Story Selling

Nanton, Nick

Marketing & Sales

Celebrity PR

Apple. Uber. Amazon. Chipotle. Federal Express. Zappos. What do these phenomenally successful companies have in common? They're all Mission-Driven businesses-and have been since day one of their existence. Now for the first time, Nick Nanton and JW Dicks, the Emmy Award-winning marketing masterminds who brought you The Wall Street Journal best-selling book, StorySelling, reveal the secrets behind why Mission-Driven companies stand head and shoulders above their competition-and how yours can too! In these pages, you'll see the startling statistics that show just how dramatic an advantage being Mission-Driven delivers in today's marketplace- how it maximizes marketing and builds an invincible internal culture - and why it almost guarantees return business from your customers and clients, no matter what your competition does. More importantly, you'll have access to an exclusive Action Guide that will serve as your own personal blueprint to transform your own organization into a Mission-Driven superstar-plus you'll hear directly from some Mission-Driven superstars who share their inspirational stories. If you're ready to lift your business to the next level-and lift the lives of those around you at the same time-you're ready to read The Mission-Driven Business! THE 21st Century Business Model for Prosperity-for You AND Your Customers!

Mission Driven Business

Business Culture

impact Publishing

To take a road trip to Success, we will need a destination as well as a GPS. Success is described here as the achievement of a goal. The goals we adopt may be the result of experience, vision or desire. They crystallize our desire to get to a better place. Having picked a goal for success, how do you get there? What drives you on? Some more popular goals include amassing wealth, gaining recognition and a desire to improve the lifestyle of others. It is also interesting to note that both philosophers as well as successful travellers on this road to success tell us that the journey is the real prize, not merely arriving at the destination. So what route does your roadmap follow? Whatever route you choose, the CelebrityExperts® in this book can mentor your trip. They have completed this trip before, and they know where the potholes and the dead-ends are. These successful people have traits in common including creativity, risk taking, planning, perseverance and they are action-takers. Without taking action, The Road To Success is merely a mirage. So read, learn and enjoy. Safe travels! A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week. ~ Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.

The Road To Success

CANFIELD, JACK

To take a road trip to Success, we will need a destination as well as a GPS. Success is described here as the achievement of a goal. The goals we adopt may be the result of experience, vision or desire. They crystallize our desire to get to a better place. Having picked a goal for success, how do you get there? What drives you on? Some more popular goals include amassing wealth, gaining recognition and a desire to improve the lifestyle of others. It is also interesting to note that both philosophers as well as successful travellers on this road to success tell us that the journey is the real prize, not merely arriving at the destination. So what route does your roadmap follow? Whatever route you choose, the CelebrityExperts® in this book can mentor your trip. They have completed this trip before, and they know where the potholes and the dead-ends are. These successful people have traits in common including creativity, risk taking, planning, perseverance and they are action-takers. Without taking action, The Road To Success is merely a mirage. So read, learn and enjoy. Safe travels! A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week. ~ Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.

The Road To Success Vol. 2

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How to Incorporate and Start a Business in California (How to Incorporate and Start a Business Series)

Business

Adams Media Corp.

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Selecting an operating entity-which one is best for you? Learn the pros and cons of each type: Sole proprietorships Partnership-general and limited "S" corporations Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) 
The five necessary steps to incorporation-five essential moves you must know and follow: Choose a name: learn the legal ramifications of this simple step Prepare the Articles of Incorporation Write the bylaws Hold the organizational meeting Issue the stock 
Raising Capital-Avoid costly mistakes and financing pitfalls that leave other business owners behind: Identify potential investors Sell stocks, notes, bonds, or convertibles Borrow money from banks, credit unions, and venture capital firms 
Dealing with the law-Legal issues always come up, so be prepared: Learn how to arm yourself with knowledge Handle disputes Tips to keep you out of court 
Preparing Contracts and Leases-Learn the tricks of the trade to save you time and money: Identify the essential elements Master unique aspects of your business Negotiate a lease for maximum benefit, minimum risk 
Understanding copyrights, trademarks, and patents-How does this apply to you? Learn how to copyright material Identify the key elements of a trademark Navigate the patent process 
Mastering your taxes-Save money by following advice outlined in this chapter: Choose an accounting method Keep accurate records Learn what you can deduct, and what you can't 
How to Incorporate and Start a Business in... will also each you how to hire the best employees, extend credit to your customer, acquire the proper insurance for your business, and maximize corporate and executive benefits. 
Don't be left out in the cold! How to Incorporate and Start a Business in... How to Incorporate and Start a Business in... will guide you past common snares and pitfalls that hamper the efforts of many new business owners. This book contains dozens of profit strategies engineered to maximize your profit and prevent common mistakes. Plus, this book outlines specific laws and procedures you need to be aware of to do business in your state. It's specifically designed for you. How to Incorporate and Start a Business in... is easy to read, informative, and will save your business both time and money. Use its expert advice to get you started and keep you business on the path to success!

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