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The Urban Cash Cow by Chris Hanson The Urban Cash Cow by Chris Hanson Feb. 10, 2012 $7.99 24483 words Sample 22%
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Chris Hanson is a 2012 graduate of the Maxine Goodman College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University, earning a BA in Urban Studies. He is a “serial entrepreneur,” and is always exciting at the prospect of starting new businesses. He first started building businesses with friends that he met while attending The Ohio State University in 2008. The team went on to start the first of many sweepstakes cafes in 2010, in Garfield Heights, Ohio. While finishing up school, the only business he is involved with is The Urban Cash Cow (http://www.urbancashcows.com), a consulting company focused on locational decisions, government presentations, community outreach and engagement, and operational promotion. Chris is an advocate for civic engagement, environmental conservation and restoration, and education. He works with FutureHeights in Cleveland Heights, Ohio to promote greater civic engagement through the paper, The Heights Observer. His interests include social entrepreneurship (especially sustainability, social capital, and environmental projects), urban studies, travel, snowboarding, running, hiking, and lifelong learning. Chris plans to continue writing about new urban business models.
Triple Your Revenue as a Coach in 18 Months or Less: My Coaching Triple Your Revenue as a Coach in 18 Months or Less: My Coaching "System" by Fred Gleeck Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 5027 words Sample 20%
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Fred Gleeck is an information marketer. He markets and sells books, ebooks, audios, videos and other info products. Pick up a bunch of free stuff at http://www.FredGleeck.com/ebooks. Also, check out: http://www.CoolVideoTool.com to get your own video email account.
Fred Gleeck's 1st Annual Internet/Information Marketing JV Partner Summit (Transcript) by Fred Gleeck Fred Gleeck's 1st Annual Internet/Information Marketing JV Partner Summit (Transcript) by Fred Gleeck Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 67454 words Sample 20%
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Fred Gleeck is an information marketer. He markets and sells books, ebooks, audios, videos and other info products. Pick up a bunch of free stuff at http://www.FredGleeck.com/ebooks. Also, check out: http://www.CoolVideoTool.com to get your own video email account.
The Cheat's Guide To E-books by Wendy Dashwood-Quick The Cheat's Guide To E-books by Wendy Dashwood-Quick Feb. 07, 2012 $9.99 12824 words Sample 20%
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Wendy is an Executive & Career coach and Social Media trainer, who works with small business owners and entrepreneurs. She is also a Copywriter and Brainstorming facilitator. She trained with Paul McKenna and Richard Bandler and as well as being an experienced coach she is also an NLP Coach but also a specialist in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and The Sedona Method. Wendy has over 25 years experience working in the public and private sector - but firmly believes that success is principally down to the strength of your emotional intelligence - not necessarily how many qualifications you have. She is the author of Discover Yourself On the Yellow Brick Road which was published this year. Told through the eyes of 3 modern day heroes on their search for personal and professional fulfillment. Coincidentally the challenges that were brought to her by her clients mirrored the experiences of the Lion, The Tin Man and the Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz - so she turned her coaching experiences into a book! Wendy has 4 sisters and is also a cellist and loves cylcing and hill walking.
Own Your Niche by Stephanie Chandler Own Your Niche by Stephanie Chandler Feb. 06, 2012 $9.99 68178 words Sample 20%
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The A to Z of Virtual Assistant Tools by Helen Stothard The A to Z of Virtual Assistant Tools by Helen Stothard Feb. 02, 2012 $15.00 13822 words Sample 20%
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How I Made a Quarter Million Dollar$ From the Trunk of My Car: Real-Life Lessons on Making Money, Entrepreneurship & Success by James Bird Guess How I Made a Quarter Million Dollar$ From the Trunk of My Car: Real-Life Lessons on Making Money, Entrepreneurship & Success by James Bird Guess Feb. 01, 2012 $3.99 23310 words Sample 15%
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Moving Your Business Forward by Antonia Chitty Moving Your Business Forward by Antonia Chitty Jan. 30, 2012 $0.99 1454 words Sample 20%
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Antonia Chitty is an award winning entrepreneur and author, with a passion for helping women succeed in business. She runs ACEInspire, offering flexible and affordable training for businesses, and help for mums who want to start earning. She is the author of 15 books, including Make Money Online, Commercial Writing: How to Earn a Living as a Business Writer, Blogging the Essential Guide, Marketing the Essential Guide Start a Family Friendly Business, Family Friendly Working, and The Mumpreneur Guide’s Start Your Own Business Book. Find out more at www.acebusinesstraining.com
Surviving the Transition: How Writers Can Thrive in the New World of Publishing by Kristine Kathryn Rusch Surviving the Transition: How Writers Can Thrive in the New World of Publishing by Kristine Kathryn Rusch Jan. 30, 2012 $4.99 16060 words Sample 20%
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Kristine Kathryn Rusch is an award-winning mystery, romance, science fiction, and fantasy writer. She has written many novels under various names, including Kristine Grayson for romance, and Kris Nelscott for mystery. Her novels have made the bestseller lists worldwide and have been published in 14 countries and 13 different languages. Her awards range from the Ellery Queen Readers Choice Award to the John W. Campbell Award. In the past year, she has been nominated for the Hugo, the Shamus, and the Anthony Award. She is the only person in the history of the science fiction field to have won a Hugo award for editing and a Hugo award for fiction. Her short work has been reprinted in thirteen Year’s Best collections. Pyr published her novel, Diving into the Wreck, in November of 2009. Her next short story collection, Recovering Apollo 8 and Other Stories, will appear from Golden Gryphon in spring of 2010. In spring of 2011, she will publish City of Ruins, the next book in the Diving universe, and she will have a new Kristine Grayson novel, The Charming Way. In 2009, her short story, “G-Men,” appeared in The Best American Mystery Stories and The Year’s Best Science Fiction, the first time the same story appeared in both a mystery and science fiction best of the year collection. In 2008, she won both the Ellery Queen Readers Choice Award and the Asimov’s Readers Choice Award. In 2007, she became one of a handful of writers to twice win the Best Mystery Novel award given for the best mystery published in the Northwest (for her Kris Nelscott books). Her novella, “Diving into the Wreck,” has won the prestigious international UPC award, given in Spain to the best science fiction novella in English, French, Spanish or Catalan. That novella also won the Asimov’s Readers Choice award. Her critically acclaimed Retrieval Artist series has won the Endeavor Award and is currently nominated for the Romantic Times Book Review’s Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Science Fiction novel. In 2001, her story, “Millennium Babies,” won the coveted Hugo Award. That year, she also received the Herodotus Award for Best Historical Mystery Novel (for her Kris Nelscott Series) and the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for Best Paranormal Romance (for her novel Utterly Charming, written as Kristine Grayson). In 1999, her story, “Echea,” (available at Fictionwise) was nominated for the Locus, Nebula, Hugo, and Sturgeon awards. It won the Homer Award and the Asimov’s Reader’s Choice Award. In 1999, she also won the Ellery Queen Reader’s Choice Award and the Science Fiction Age Reader’s Choice Award, making her the first writer to win three different reader’s choice awards for three different stories in two different genres in the same year. She is the former editor of prestigious The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Before that, she and Dean Wesley Smith, started and ran Pulphouse Publishing, a science fiction and mystery press in Eugene. She lives and works on the Oregon Coast.
How to Bake Your Business Idea and Eat It Too by Dr Jim Porter How to Bake Your Business Idea and Eat It Too by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 20, 2012 $19.99 31145 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Become an Effective Business Leader by Dr Jim Porter How to Become an Effective Business Leader by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 20, 2012 $19.99 25461 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Lead for Best Business Performance by Dr Jim Porter How to Lead for Best Business Performance by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 20, 2012 $19.99 24749 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Manage Your Start up Business by Dr Jim Porter How to Manage Your Start up Business by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 20, 2012 $19.99 24551 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Set up Your Start up Business by Dr Jim Porter How to Set up Your Start up Business by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 20, 2012 $19.99 26567 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
3 Powerful Reasons Why Facebook May Not Be Right For Your Business by Luke Russell 3 Powerful Reasons Why Facebook May Not Be Right For Your Business by Luke Russell Jan. 18, 2012 $0.99 3926 words Sample 20%
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How to Improve Performance through the Balanced Scorecard by Dr Jim Porter How to Improve Performance through the Balanced Scorecard by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 2109 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Manage the Creative Process of Your Business by Dr Jim Porter How to Manage the Creative Process of Your Business by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 3386 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Deal with Sub-Standard Performers by Dr Jim Porter How to Deal with Sub-Standard Performers by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 2097 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Resolve Conflicts by Dr Jim Porter How to Resolve Conflicts by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 2327 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Motivate Your Team to Perform Better by Dr Jim Porter How to Motivate Your Team to Perform Better by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 2327 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Mentor and Praise Your Employees by Dr Jim Porter How to Mentor and Praise Your Employees by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 2858 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Delegate Work in an Efficient Manner by Dr Jim Porter How to Delegate Work in an Efficient Manner by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 2457 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Improve Job Satisfaction by Dr Jim Porter How to Improve Job Satisfaction by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 2457 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Help Teams Perform Effectively by Dr Jim Porter How to Help Teams Perform Effectively by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 2975 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
Modern Moonlighting: Keep Your Day Job, Make Extra Money, Do What You Love by Derek Ralston Modern Moonlighting: Keep Your Day Job, Make Extra Money, Do What You Love by Derek Ralston Jan. 18, 2012 $0.99 3204 words Sample 15%
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Derek Ralston is the author of Evolve Your Life: Mini-Books For Finding Happiness and The Two Week Lucid Dreamer. He is a personal development blogger at LifeEvolver.Com, which he has maintained since 2008. Several of Derek's blog posts have gone viral through social media, receiving more than 16,000 unique visitors in a single day. Derek is a paid freelance travel writer for BootsnAll. Guest blog posts from Derek are featured on StepCase Lifehack.
How to Get Your Team Off to an Excellent Start by Dr Jim Porter How to Get Your Team Off to an Excellent Start by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 2703 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Assign Tasks to the Right People by Dr Jim Porter How to Assign Tasks to the Right People by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 2690 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Select the Right Leadership Style for Your Team by Dr Jim Porter How to Select the Right Leadership Style for Your Team by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 2535 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
Blogging for Profits by Astrid Nicholls Blogging for Profits by Astrid Nicholls Jan. 17, 2012 $9.49 44181 words Sample 20%
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Secrets of the Wealthy Dentist: A Business Parable for Dental Professionals by Mike Lakhani Secrets of the Wealthy Dentist: A Business Parable for Dental Professionals by Mike Lakhani Jan. 15, 2012 $9.95 34447 words Sample 20%
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MIKE LAKHANI B.Comm, F.C.C.A., C.G.A., CFP, R.F.P. One of Assante Wealth Management’s top advisors, Mike leads Assante’s largest branch network with client assets under administration exceeding $1.6 billion. Prior to joining Assante, Mike was the president and founding member of Investment and Tax Counsel Corp. Having worked in the business since 1987, Mike brings expertise in tax planning, accounting, and personal financial planning to dental clients. Mike manages a “Family Office,” a one-stop center for dentists, aligning clients’ dental practices with their personal lives. With access under one roof to expert seasoned professionals for tax planning, accounting, cash management, practice issues, retirement planning, structured portfolios, estate planning and insurance, each client’s unique needs are efficiently implemented. Mike is the author of the newsletter Tax Matters for Dentists, together with his partners, Stive Farronato and Chris Molloy. With an ongoing goal to be among the best in an industry where knowledge and keeping up to date with the latest changes is critical, Mike holds several professional designations, including Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Certified General Accountant, Chartered Financial Planner, and Registered Financial Planner. Mike believes in combining professional dedication and personal commitment to offer creative planning in the context of a personal and caring relationship. STIVE FARRONATO - Co-Author CA, CFP A Chartered Accountant and financial planning advisor, Stive specializes in providing advanced tax planning strategies for the dental professional. Stive graduated from the University of Toronto in 1989. After articling for two years, he received the Chartered Accountant (CA) designation in 1992 and his Certified Financial Planning (CFP) designation in 1998. Previously, Stive worked in public practice from 1989 to 1993 and with the Canada Revenue Agency from 1993 to 1995. Stive has been part of Mike Lakhani’s team at Assante Wealth Management Ltd. since 1995. He is a co-author of Tax Matters for Dentists. CHRIS MOLLOY - Co-Author B.A.Sc., CFP A financial planning advisor with Assante Wealth Management Ltd. and co-author of Tax Matters for Dentists, Chris has over fifteen years of experience advising clients on tax, investment, and estate planning strategies to achieve their financial goals. Chris believes in helping clients make informed choices and takes great pride in developing comprehensive financial plans for dentists. Prior to joining Assante, Chris worked as a financial advisor with one of Canada’s largest life insurance companies. Chris has been part of Mike Lakhani’s team since 1996.
How to Stay Socially Connected by Dr Jim Porter How to Stay Socially Connected by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 2527 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Manage Your Time as a Leader by Dr Jim Porter How to Manage Your Time as a Leader by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 3381 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Go the Extra Mile to Become a Better Leader by Dr Jim Porter How to Go the Extra Mile to Become a Better Leader by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 2105 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Motivate Yourself to Lead by Dr Jim Porter How to Motivate Yourself to Lead by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 2738 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Raise Your Expectation by Dr Jim Porter How to Raise Your Expectation by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 2244 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Lead From the Front by Dr Jim Porter How to Lead From the Front by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 2659 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Effectively Lead by Example by Dr Jim Porter How to Effectively Lead by Example by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 3393 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Manage Your Responsibilities as a Leader by Dr Jim Porter How to Manage Your Responsibilities as a Leader by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 2734 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence by Dr Jim Porter How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 2681 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Understand Power and Learn to Negotiate by Dr Jim Porter How to Understand Power and Learn to Negotiate by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 2637 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Match Your Commitments with Your Values by Dr Jim Porter How to Match Your Commitments with Your Values by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 2367 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Adopt an Appropriate Leadership Style by Dr Jim Porter How to Adopt an Appropriate Leadership Style by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 14, 2012 $2.99 2316 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Benchmark Your Business by Dr Jim Porter How to Benchmark Your Business by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 13, 2012 $2.99 2526 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Care for Your Customers by Dr Jim Porter How to Care for Your Customers by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 13, 2012 $2.99 2818 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Manage Credit Control by Dr Jim Porter How to Manage Credit Control by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 13, 2012 $2.99 2467 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Improve Your Sales by Dr Jim Porter How to Improve Your Sales by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 13, 2012 $2.99 2648 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Manage Direct Mail by Dr Jim Porter How to Manage Direct Mail by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 13, 2012 $2.99 2514 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Write Your Advertisement by Dr Jim Porter How to Write Your Advertisement by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 13, 2012 $2.99 2882 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Manage Your PR by Dr Jim Porter How to Manage Your PR by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 13, 2012 $2.99 2695 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .
How to Prepare Your Budget by Dr Jim Porter How to Prepare Your Budget by Dr Jim Porter Jan. 13, 2012 $2.99 3013 words Sample 20%
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Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the Middle East. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .