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My name is How To Make A Billion Leones From Home, and I am a book. Not any old book. A special book! I am special; not because I was written to make you wealthy, which I was. Ohh no! I have the special distinction of having been written with Sierra Leone in mind. You see, relative to the total number of books written every year, not many books are written with Sierra Leone in mind. So, I am chuffed to be "alive" and in your "hands" right now. Really...
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This book is inspired by my personal experiences in business. Born into a family business of undertakers, I quickly learned the tricks of the trade, after we stopped playing hide-and-seek in the coffi ns. I also married a highly business-minded gentleman, Sibusiso Maxwell, uDlamini. You may have been contemplating for a long time or just started thinking about starting a business and have no idea where to start. With this book in your hands, you will...
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Instant messaging applications have shifted the way we communicate with customers. Customer demands range from simple to complex with chat agents being expected to effectively handle them all. This new paradigm requires a unique set of skills in addition to the traditional customer service responsibilities. Increase your productivity by quickly ascertaining a customer's needs and responding appropriately in chat communications.
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Palau's economy expanded strongly, with real gross domestic product (GDP) rising 5.3% in 2014 and 8.2% in 2015. Per capita GDP also increased; at the end of fiscal year 2015 it was in excess of $16,000---the highest among Asian Development Bank developing members in the Pacific. This strong performance, however, masks urgent issues threatening the sustainability of Palau's economy. This private sector assessment is based on in-depth consultation with...
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Tapping into more than 33 years of small business expertise, the staff of Entrepreneur Media takes today's entrepreneurs beyond financing their idea and opening their doors to keeping the cash flow flowing and the capital coming in through the first three years of ownership. Defines funding options ranging from small business loans and angel investors to crowd funding and venture capital. Real-world examples of funding and financing plans that work....
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This report summarizes the results of an extensive survey of the business community on the challenges of doing business in Papua New Guinea. It finds that despite some improvement in the business environment following a similar survey conducted in 2002, progress has been disappointing. Many of the issues identified then still have a negative impact on investment and entrepreneurship. To ensure that the current resource boom is translated into sustainable...
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Corporate Disasters: What Went Wrong and Why profiles the biggest corporate mistakes or misdeeds throughout history -- covering the people, the times, the decisions made. This volume covers Health, Safety and Environment in Peril. Each essay puts the business and its operators in the context of its own time, explaining the market, social, and technology forces at play, and each explores the key make-or-break decisions that led to disaster.
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Obtener financiación es uno de los grandes retos para los emprendedores que desean llevar a cabo su propio negocio. EXPANSIÓN ha reunido 185 ayudas identificadas por Comunidades Autónomas que te servirán para poner en marcha tu idea. Se trata de subvenciones a fondo perdido, financiación bonificada, ayudas a la contratación de personal, formación, apoyo a I+D, asesoría y hasta el alquiler de un local a un buen precio.
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129) Philippines: Management of Contingent Liabilities Arising from Public-Private Partnership Projects
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Given the rapid growth of the public-private partnership program (PPP), the Philippine government has initiated reforms to strengthen the framework for managing contingent liabilities arising from PPP projects. This study shows that major directions requiring further effort include (i) better pricing of government guarantees, (ii) adoption of methodology for quantification of contingent liabilities, (iii) setting prudential limits on PPP contingent...
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Leading any team involves managing people, technical oversight, and project administration, but leaders of virtual teams perform these functions from afar. Leading Virtual Teams walks you through the basics of:
Connecting your people to each other--and to the team's mission
Surmounting language, distance, and technology barriers
Identifying and using the right communication channels
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From crackly conference lines to pixelated video, virtual meetings can be problematic. But you can host a productive conversation in which everyone participates. Running Virtual Meetings takes you through the basics of:
Selecting the right virtual venue
Giving participants the information and support they need to connect and contribute
Establishing and enforcing a common meeting etiquette
Following up from afar
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Working remotely gives you flexibility and independence. But it can pose challenges when you need to team up with colleagues or coworkers. Virtual Collaboration covers the basics of working productively--and collaboratively--from anywhere. You'll learn to:
Communicate clearly over a variety of media
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Railways are essential for the development and diversification of Mongolia's economy. The Government of Mongolia recognizes that structural changes will be required to improve the efficiency of the rail sector and to provide incentives for private sector investment. A key step toward rail sector reform is to institute a tariff system for the use of rail infrastructure that provides "open access" to the rail network. This report proposes a system of...
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Leading productive teams requires laying the groundwork for success and following through effectively. This guide offers immediately actionable advice on how to choose the right team members; clarify goals, rules, and responsibilities; foster trust, creativity, and risk taking; and resolve conflicts and maximize productivity.
The Pocket Mentor Series offers immediate solutions to common challenges managers face on the job every day. Each book in...
135) Running Meetings
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Whether you're new to running meetings or a seasoned executive with no time to waste, leading effective (and even pleasant!) meetings is a must.
Running Meetings guides you through the basics of:
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• Inviting the right team members
• Making sure everyone's voice is heard while avoiding conflict
• Capturing decisions, ideas, and follow-up tasks
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Corporate Disasters: What Went Wrong and Why profiles the biggest corporate mistakes or misdeeds throughout history -- covering the people, the times, the decisions made. This volume covers Innovation Inertia and Shifting Markets. Each essay puts the business and its operators in the context of its own time, explaining the market, social, and technology forces at play, and each explores the key make-or-break decisions that led to disaster.
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A large financing need challenges climate-adjusted infrastructure in developing Asia, estimated at $26 trillion till 2030. This necessitates crowding-in private sources to meet financing, efficiency, and technology gaps. However, a lack of bankable projects is a major hurdle. This publication suggests one possible innovative financing approach. The Green Finance Catalyzing Facility (GFCF) proposes a blended finance framework for governments and development...
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Today we have greater control over where and when we work. As our businesses spread across the world and technology makes it easy to do our jobs from anywhere there's Wi-Fi, more of us have the option to go remote. But that doesn't mean we're good at it. Whether you're calling in from a home office every day or one of your team members occasionally logs in from the quiet car on a train, distance can make collaboration more difficult. Remote work gives...
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The first edition of the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Monitor tracks the development of the PPP business environment as well as the challenges of doing PPPs in nine of the developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB): Bangladesh, the People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. It is divided into four main categories: Regulatory Framework, Institutional...
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With contributions from senior military, business and government leaders, to Entrepreneurs, international sports elite, and CEOs of multi-million dollar businesses, you'll discover a collection of heartfelt and engaging stories of self-reflection and inspiration.
In this book, you'll learn from first-hand experience on leadership and team organization, but you'll also look deep within on how to; find your purpose, deal with imposter syndrome, be...
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