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Brilliant Budgets and Forecasts: Your Practical Guide to Preparing and Presenting Financial Information (Brilliant Business)
by Malcolm SecrettWriting spreadsheets, budgets and forecasts is an important part of many managers roles, but do you need help in understanding and presenting the information in a clear and concise way? This step-by-step guide shows you the advantages and potentials of using spreadsheets. After reading this book you'll be able to master company accounts; understand balance sheets, profit and loss accounts and cash flow systems; and learn to analyse and monitor your company's financial performance.BRILLIANT OUTCOMES: How to save time and gain control of your business. Ability to understand, analyse and present financial information in a clear and concise way.BRILLIANT FEATURES: Up-to-date examples and spreadsheets. On-line downloads of examples and spreadsheet models New 234mm X 156mm format to make
Brilliant Business Creativity: What the Best Business Creatives Know, Do and Say (Brilliant Business)
by Richard HallWith budgets being cut and competition fierce, thinking creatively in business has never been so important. Brilliant Business Creativity is an entertaining guide to one of the most important business topics today. A hands-on skills set book, you'll discover all the techniques you need to be creative. It highlights how creativity is taking shape in the business world and approaches the topic from both a macro and micro level; how you can get your organisation to be more creative, and how you can be creative yourself. It's an ideal first step into the world of creativity for all those who thought creativity belonged to a creative elite - the reality is that everyone is creative. BRILLIANT FEATURES: Lessons in finding inspiration. The ten most creative things that have ever happened in business. The ten most creative products in business. How to think, act and talk creatively. Nominated for CMI Management Book of the Year 2010 in the Innovation & Entrepreneurship category
Brilliant Business Creativity: What the Best Business Creatives Know, Do and Say (Brilliant Business)
by Richard HallWith budgets being cut and competition fierce, thinking creatively in business has never been so important. Brilliant Business Creativity is an entertaining guide to one of the most important business topics today. A hands-on skills set book, you'll discover all the techniques you need to be creative. It highlights how creativity is taking shape in the business world and approaches the topic from both a macro and micro level; how you can get your organisation to be more creative, and how you can be creative yourself. It's an ideal first step into the world of creativity for all those who thought creativity belonged to a creative elite - the reality is that everyone is creative. BRILLIANT FEATURES: Lessons in finding inspiration. The ten most creative things that have ever happened in business. The ten most creative products in business. How to think, act and talk creatively. Nominated for CMI Management Book of the Year 2010 in the Innovation & Entrepreneurship category
Brilliant Business Models in Healthcare: Get Inspired to Cure Healthcare
by Jeroen Kemperman Jeroen Geelhoed Jennifer op ‘t HoogThis exciting resource examines pioneering, successful business models in healthcare services, emphasizing bold and innovative entrepreneurship in creating care delivery that is accessible, affordable, and effective. Expert contributors supply fascinating case studies of visionary principles at work in hospitals, specialist care, eHealth providers, and insurers along with practical guidance on building and sustaining a vision, a brand, an organization, and a loyal base of clients, employees, and investors. Featured companies demonstrate how moving beyond conventional patient/provider, service/cost, and other relationships can translate into improvements that benefit clients’ health and stakeholders’ bottom line as well as the larger community and potentially the world. Coverage analyzes key attributes of these successful entities, detailing key challenges, funding issues, and especially breakthrough goals, including: Strengthening mutual caring and sharing. Letting prevention and self-management work. Patient-centered organization of information and everyday care. Deploying services and instruments to help customers take control. Implementing differentiation in specialized healthcare. The result is crucial takeaways for creating transformational business models in health fields. Approachably written and brimming with infographics, Brilliant Business Models in Healthcare provides inspiring role models for entrepreneurs, managers, consultants, and professionals in the healthcare sector, including providers, insurers, technology suppliers, and pharmacists.
Brilliant Career Coach: How to find and follow your dream career (Brilliant Business)
by Sophie RowanFor anyone who wants to have a more fulfilling and successful work life, this coach-in-a-book will guide you step-by-step through the process of finding your ideal career.Whether you are looking for your next opportunity, stuck in a rut, or even wanting a complete change of career, this book will help you have a happy, successful career. It is packed with smart advice; clever exercises; insights from world-class careers experts; and stories from people, like you, who've already taken the journey. BRILLIANT OUTCOMESUnderstand what makes you happy at work and how to identify your ideal job Create a plan to ensure your future success and satisfaction Know every technique to land the job of your dreams Use smart ways to get ahead and stay ahead at work Know that your future work will be fulfilling and rewarding.
Brilliant Career Coach: How to find and follow your dream career (Brilliant Business)
by Sophie RowanFor anyone who wants to have a more fulfilling and successful work life, this coach-in-a-book will guide you step-by-step through the process of finding your ideal career.Whether you are looking for your next opportunity, stuck in a rut, or even wanting a complete change of career, this book will help you have a happy, successful career. It is packed with smart advice; clever exercises; insights from world-class careers experts; and stories from people, like you, who've already taken the journey. BRILLIANT OUTCOMESUnderstand what makes you happy at work and how to identify your ideal job Create a plan to ensure your future success and satisfaction Know every technique to land the job of your dreams Use smart ways to get ahead and stay ahead at work Know that your future work will be fulfilling and rewarding.
Brilliant Copywriting: How to craft the most interesting and effective copy imaginable (Brilliant Business)
by Roger HorberryIf you've ever struggled to craft a persuasive message that really hits the spot you'll knowit's harder than it looks. Wouldn't it be helpful to have an expert on hand to give you tips and tricks? Someone who could pass on their knowledge and know-how? Someonewho told you how the professionals really do it? Well, that's exactly what this book does for aspiring copywriters. Think of it as a rocket-assisted launch for your writing career. Brilliant Copywriting is packed with practical techniques to help anyone who works with words to improve their writing. It lifts the lid on the world of professional copywriting toreveal the trade secrets of top-notch practitioners. It's the book every copywriter wants when they start out, full of facts, details and insights that normally take years to acquire. It will also be invaluable for anyone who works with words in pretty much any industry.
Brilliant Copywriting: How to craft the most interesting and effective copy imaginable (Brilliant Business)
by Roger HorberryIf you've ever struggled to craft a persuasive message that really hits the spot you'll knowit's harder than it looks. Wouldn't it be helpful to have an expert on hand to give you tips and tricks? Someone who could pass on their knowledge and know-how? Someonewho told you how the professionals really do it? Well, that's exactly what this book does for aspiring copywriters. Think of it as a rocket-assisted launch for your writing career. Brilliant Copywriting is packed with practical techniques to help anyone who works with words to improve their writing. It lifts the lid on the world of professional copywriting toreveal the trade secrets of top-notch practitioners. It's the book every copywriter wants when they start out, full of facts, details and insights that normally take years to acquire. It will also be invaluable for anyone who works with words in pretty much any industry.
Brilliant Decision Making: What the best decision makers know, do and say (Brilliant Business)
by Robbie SteinhouseDecisions underpin everything we do. On a day-to-day basis they allow us to shape how we spend our time and on a broader scale they are the driving force behind all aspects of change. Being able to make confident, considered decisions is an essential skill in life and Brilliant Decision Making shows you how. Developed over many years of building successful businesses, Robbie Steinhouse shares with you his powerful four-stage decision-making process. Whatever your situation, whatever decision you need to make, Brilliant Decision Making gives you a clear and effective approach to ensure every decision you make is the right one for you. BRILLIANT OUTCOMES Understand the essential stages in making any decision Feel confident using a decision-making process Know when it's good to be decisive and better to take your time
Brilliant Employability Skills: How To Stand Out From The Crowd In The Graduate Job Market (PDF)
by Frances TroughtWhat makes you stand out in the market for that great graduate job? In the competitive market for graduate jobs, securing a good degree no longer sets you apart from other candidates - this book will provide you with the tools and techniques to allow you to gain and communicate the range of employability skills and behaviours that will make you stand out from the crowd and get the job that you want. "Packed full of practical, easy to understand tips to de-mystify the process of preparing yourself for your future career - an essential read for all students starting uni!" Gemma Kenyon, Head of Careers, City Careers Service, City, University of London "The most direct, to-the-point and easy to read book on what employers are looking for in the graduates they recruit and the skills they need to develop in order to stand out; this is a must-read for all students. " Gareth Lewis, Head of Careers, Employability and Enterprise, Coventry University London
Brilliant Marketing Plans: What to know and do to make a successful plan (Brilliant Business)
by Ian LintonProvides a practical and project-based approach so you can put marketing plans into action quickly and effectively. Following a brief overview of the planning process, each chapter provides a self-contained guide to planning a specific marketing task, the range of plans included cover the most common challenges facing marketing teams in both consumer and business-to-business sectors.Includes templates and worked up marketing plans and is rigorous and thorough - equipping you with plans that really work.
Brilliant Marketing Plans: What to know and do to make a successful plan (Brilliant Business)
by Ian LintonProvides a practical and project-based approach so you can put marketing plans into action quickly and effectively. Following a brief overview of the planning process, each chapter provides a self-contained guide to planning a specific marketing task, the range of plans included cover the most common challenges facing marketing teams in both consumer and business-to-business sectors.Includes templates and worked up marketing plans and is rigorous and thorough - equipping you with plans that really work.
Brilliant Pitch: What to know, do and say to make the perfect pitch (Brilliant Business)
by Shaun VargaIn business, there is a moment when everyone has to make a pitch; it might be your own personal OK Corral, when the consequences of failure are too painful to even contemplate, but it will always be an occasion where the outcome really matters. Brilliant Pitch will equip people to tackle pitch situations (however tough), improve their own skills and, importantly, leave them enthused about the idea of pitching and looking forward to the next one. It will do so first by outlining how to approach any pitch, then how to tailor the approach in different situations. There are secrets from the masters. There are pitch stories. (Such as the agency which pitched to British Rail, and deliberately kept them waiting in reception for an hour, with bad refreshments and no explanation for the delay...) The book brings the process to life, rather than simply listing things to do. It shows readers how they, too, can become great at pitching. Brilliant outcomes:It eliminates the possibility of doing a 'bad' pitch It will help readers get the content and preparation spot on by focusing on the needs of the audience. It will help give readers tons of confidence so they'll not only deliver brilliant pitches, but they'll be eager to pitch time and time again.
Brilliant Pitch: What to know, do and say to make the perfect pitch (Brilliant Business)
by Shaun VargaIn business, there is a moment when everyone has to make a pitch; it might be your own personal OK Corral, when the consequences of failure are too painful to even contemplate, but it will always be an occasion where the outcome really matters. Brilliant Pitch will equip people to tackle pitch situations (however tough), improve their own skills and, importantly, leave them enthused about the idea of pitching and looking forward to the next one. It will do so first by outlining how to approach any pitch, then how to tailor the approach in different situations. There are secrets from the masters. There are pitch stories. (Such as the agency which pitched to British Rail, and deliberately kept them waiting in reception for an hour, with bad refreshments and no explanation for the delay...) The book brings the process to life, rather than simply listing things to do. It shows readers how they, too, can become great at pitching. Brilliant outcomes:It eliminates the possibility of doing a 'bad' pitch It will help readers get the content and preparation spot on by focusing on the needs of the audience. It will help give readers tons of confidence so they'll not only deliver brilliant pitches, but they'll be eager to pitch time and time again.
Brilliant PR: Create a PR sensation, whatever your budget, whatever your business (Brilliant Business)
by Cathy BusseyWritten by the features editor of the leading UK weekly for PR professionals, PRWeekand featuring contributions from journalists, PR professionals and small business owners, this book shows you how to successfully use PR to promote yourself and your business. Coveringevery aspect of public relations, from identifying your compelling proposition, pitching a story and writing a press release, through to mastering social media and executing a good campaign, it is packed full of insider stories, sample press releases and examples of good PR, so you'll find out how to make a winning impact. Brilliant Outcomes : Learn how to present yourself or your business to the public Understand the elements of a PR campaign and how to pitch to the media Find out how to manage a crisis Discover the power of social networking and how to get noticed online
Brilliant PR: Create a PR sensation, whatever your budget, whatever your business (Brilliant Business)
by Cathy BusseyWritten by the features editor of the leading UK weekly for PR professionals, PRWeekand featuring contributions from journalists, PR professionals and small business owners, this book shows you how to successfully use PR to promote yourself and your business. Coveringevery aspect of public relations, from identifying your compelling proposition, pitching a story and writing a press release, through to mastering social media and executing a good campaign, it is packed full of insider stories, sample press releases and examples of good PR, so you'll find out how to make a winning impact. Brilliant Outcomes : Learn how to present yourself or your business to the public Understand the elements of a PR campaign and how to pitch to the media Find out how to manage a crisis Discover the power of social networking and how to get noticed online
Brilliant Project Leader: What the best project leaders know, do and say to get results, every time (Brilliant Business)
by Mike ClaytonMany people struggle to lead a project with a successful outcome and they fail to keep them to budget, deliver on time and motivate a team. This book combines practical tools, personal tips and psychological insights to that you can:- Realistically plan not only your time and resources but everyone else's- Understand your team's strengths and weaknesses- Monitor everyone's work and review their progress- Ensure your communication skills and feedback inspire and encourage your team- Successfully meet project initiatives and objectives
Brilliant Project Leader: What the best project leaders know, do and say to get results, every time (Brilliant Business)
by Mike ClaytonMany people struggle to lead a project with a successful outcome and they fail to keep them to budget, deliver on time and motivate a team. This book combines practical tools, personal tips and psychological insights to that you can:- Realistically plan not only your time and resources but everyone else's- Understand your team's strengths and weaknesses- Monitor everyone's work and review their progress- Ensure your communication skills and feedback inspire and encourage your team- Successfully meet project initiatives and objectives
Brilliant Project Management
by Stephen Barker Rob ColeEnsure that your projects succeed every time Whether you are organising an important event or heading up a large team, running a project can be a daunting process. Spiralling costs and missed deadlines are part of everyday life for many project managers - in fact, more projects fail than succeed! But project management doesn't have to be this way. It is possible to manage projects that consistently meet deadlines and come in within budget. Brilliant Project Management shows you how. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, you'll discover how to ensure your projects succeed every time. #65533; Make a success of any project Deliver on your promises Save money, time and your sanity! It's the ultimate guide to becoming a brilliant project manager.
Brilliant Retirement: Everything you need to know and do to make the most of your golden years (Brilliant Lifeskills)
by Dr Nic PeelingRetirement is a time ripe with exciting possibilities that offer fresh choices and the opportunity for a brand new start. Expectations are high now that you have the time and the resource to finally fulfil some long-held wishes and you can now start living the kind of life you've always dreamed of. But retirement is also a time of huge adjustment, both financially and emotionally. All those supposedly life-changing opportunities and choices can, in reality, seem confusing and overwhelming; you've lost your previous professional identity and the prospect of those long, empty days can appear daunting, dull and depressing.So how do you make sure that your retirement turns out to be everything you've always hoped it would be?Brilliant Retirement will help you weigh-up and clearly think through all the opportunities and possibilities that retirement is likely to present and will show you how to plan and prepare so you can approach and live out your retirement with confidence.Deciding when to retire is the first step and these days the choices available are more diverse than ever. Reduced hours, voluntary work, flexible working and career changes are just some of the alternatives to simply stopping work. But how do you choose which, and when, is right for you? Brilliant Retirement will explain all the options, helping you make reasoned and well-informed decisions.Financial concerns are a big consideration and often at the top of any retiree's list. So Brilliant Retirement will help you assess your current and future financial position to make sure it is healthy and robust enough to cope with the likely demands of retirement.A fit mind and body are vital and this book offers a wealth of advice on remaining physically fit and mentally sharp so you can enjoy a long, happy and fulfilling retirement.How do you fill and make the most of all that extra time you'll suddenly have? And how do you manage and adjust to the inevitable changes you will experience in your relationships? Brilliant Retirement will explain what may happen and why, it'll describe the pitfalls to avoid and show you how to make some small changes that will ensure all remains fine on the home front.This book is the culmination of one retired man's mission to bring together everything he wishes he had known when he was retiring; all the information and advice he was unable find when he needed it most. The result is an enlightening, informative and practical combination of personal experiences and the latest research which will help you to make your retirement the best, most happy and most fulfilling time of your life.
Brilliant Retirement: Everything you need to know and do to make the most of your golden years (Brilliant Lifeskills)
by Nic PeelingRetirement is a time ripe with exciting possibilities that offer fresh choices and the opportunity for a brand new start. Expectations are high now that you have the time and the resource to finally fulfil some long-held wishes and you can now start living the kind of life you've always dreamed of. But retirement is also a time of huge adjustment, both financially and emotionally. All those supposedly life-changing opportunities and choices can, in reality, seem confusing and overwhelming; you've lost your previous professional identity and the prospect of those long, empty days can appear daunting, dull and depressing.So how do you make sure that your retirement turns out to be everything you've always hoped it would be?Brilliant Retirement will help you weigh-up and clearly think through all the opportunities and possibilities that retirement is likely to present and will show you how to plan and prepare so you can approach and live out your retirement with confidence.Deciding when to retire is the first step and these days the choices available are more diverse than ever. Reduced hours, voluntary work, flexible working and career changes are just some of the alternatives to simply stopping work. But how do you choose which, and when, is right for you? Brilliant Retirement will explain all the options, helping you make reasoned and well-informed decisions.Financial concerns are a big consideration and often at the top of any retiree's list. So Brilliant Retirement will help you assess your current and future financial position to make sure it is healthy and robust enough to cope with the likely demands of retirement.A fit mind and body are vital and this book offers a wealth of advice on remaining physically fit and mentally sharp so you can enjoy a long, happy and fulfilling retirement.How do you fill and make the most of all that extra time you'll suddenly have? And how do you manage and adjust to the inevitable changes you will experience in your relationships? Brilliant Retirement will explain what may happen and why, it'll describe the pitfalls to avoid and show you how to make some small changes that will ensure all remains fine on the home front.This book is the culmination of one retired man's mission to bring together everything he wishes he had known when he was retiring; all the information and advice he was unable find when he needed it most. The result is an enlightening, informative and practical combination of personal experiences and the latest research which will help you to make your retirement the best, most happy and most fulfilling time of your life.
Brilliant Selling: What The Best Salespeople Know, Do And Say (PDF)
by Tom Bird Jeremy CassellThe UK's number one sales book in 2010 - this new edition will give you the lowdown on how to be a brilliant salesperson. Brilliant Selling will show you how to instantly improve your sales performance. Packed with practical tips and advice from sales professionals who know what works and what doesn't, you will discover trade secrets that will guarantee sales success. As well as learning all the key skills, you will find out how to use your personality to perfect your technique and understand customer's needs so that you are always one step ahead.
Brilliant Start-Up: How successful entrepreneurs set up and run a brilliant business (Brilliant Business)
by Caspian WoodsThe new edition of this brilliant bestseller gives full support through every step of the way of starting a business, making the whole process easier, so you remain inspired and on the road to success.Author Caspian Woods is a renowned entrepreneur and this book includes his vast experience of starting businesses, coaching new start-ups and interviewing hundreds of successful entrepreneurs from Bob Geldof to Phillip Green. You will learn how to: feel positive, energised and enthused be clear about the start-up process be able to tailor it to suit their individual needs know which parts to focus on for success where to go for further reading/support.This new edition features new material on using social media to reach new markets, improve customer service and recruit staff. It also features new information that accommodates recent changes in the economy.
Brilliant Start-Up: How successful entrepreneurs set up and run a brilliant business (Brilliant Business)
by Caspian WoodsThe new edition of this brilliant bestseller gives full support through every step of the way of starting a business, making the whole process easier, so you remain inspired and on the road to success.Author Caspian Woods is a renowned entrepreneur and this book includes his vast experience of starting businesses, coaching new start-ups and interviewing hundreds of successful entrepreneurs from Bob Geldof to Phillip Green. You will learn how to: feel positive, energised and enthused be clear about the start-up process be able to tailor it to suit their individual needs know which parts to focus on for success where to go for further reading/support.This new edition features new material on using social media to reach new markets, improve customer service and recruit staff. It also features new information that accommodates recent changes in the economy.
Brilliant Teams 2e: What to Know, Do and Say to Make a Brilliant Team (Brilliant Business)
by Douglas MillerNo matter what kind of team you're in or what role you play, Brilliant Teams gives you the core ingredients to make you and your team a truly brilliant one. You'll find out exactly what it takes to excel as a team player and leader, as well as common team 'traps' to avoid. Brilliant outcomes¨ Find out what it takes to be a brilliant team player and leader¨ Learn how to get the best out of your environment¨ Understand different teams and what makes them tick