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books by Peter Economy

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Balanced Scorecard Strategy For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))

3 reviews
Charles Hannabarger, Frederick Buchman, ...

For Dummies, 2007

Hitting the Jackpot
How can you improve on something that you can't measure? This book provides all the simple answers needed for those of us who place a value on measuring and tracking business performance. It's been a long wait to find an author who can take the mystery out of "Balanced Scorecards". Thank You!

Writing Children's Books for Dummies

33 reviews
Lisa Rojany Buccieri, Peter Economy

For Dummies, 2005

Children's Book Publisher highly recommends this!
As a Publisher of a mid-size children's book publishing company I come across many people who believe they know how to write books for children, but sadly do not know where or how to even begin. My recommendation to them is to read WRITING CHILDREN'S BOOKS FOR DUMMIES. This is the definitive guide for all aspiring writers as well as for established writers who might need a refresher on the ...

Raising Capital for Dummies

2 reviews
Joseph W. Bartlett, Peter Economy

For Dummies, 2002

Too broad for its target audience
The problem with this book is it really only spends the first third of the book addressing the stage that anyone who buys this book is going to be interested in-startup. If you've been in business long enough to be ready for venture capital, you can probably hire a consultant to help you navigate that, and if you're to the point where you're ready for a merger, by that point you're hardly a ...

Leadership Ensemble: Lessons in Collaborative Management from the World-Famous Conductorless Orchestra

1 review
Harvey Seifter, Peter Economy

Holt Paperbacks, 2002

Make Everyone an Effective Leader and Knowledge Worker!
In 1988, Dr. Peter Drucker wrote an influential article, "The Coming of the New Organization," in which he argued that companies would in the future become flatter organizationally to capture the potential of knowledge workers. One model, he opined, was the symphony orchestra where the conductor adds vision, but must evoke the best performance from her or his independent players. Leadership ...

Complete MBA For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
Kathleen, Ph.D. Allen, Peter Economy

For Dummies, 2007

Want to get an MBA? The Complete MBA For Dummies, 2 nd Edition, is the practical, plain-English guide that covers all the basics of a top-notch MBA program, helping you to navigate today?s most innovative business strategies. From management to entrepreneurship to strategic planning, you?ll understand the hottest trends and get the latest techniques for motivating employees, building global partnerships, managing risk, and manufacturing. ...

Home-Based Business For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))

14 reviews
Paul Edwards, Sarah Edwards, ...

For Dummies, 2005

This book convinced me that it was not the right time for me to start my home-based business
And that was what I wanted to know. Should I start a home-based business or should I look for a regular 9-5 job? Turns out I am more suited for a regular job than I am to run a sole proprietorship. I considered Avon et al, but the authors had some glaring statistics about the possible failure rate of such businesses. I considered a few other options, but again, the authors provided valuable ...

Building Your Own Home For Dummies

18 reviews
Kevin Daum, Janice Brewster, ...

For Dummies, 2005

Well Done!
Very complete and logical in total scope of the custom home building process. Eye opener to a number of potential pitfalls in the custom home building process. wrgBuilding Your Own Home For Dummies

Enterprising Nonprofits: A Toolkit for Social Entrepreneurs

5 reviews
J. Gregory Dees, Jed Emerson, ...

Wiley, 2001

A Must Read for those in the Non-Profit Sector
As a businessperson with an MBA, I readily identified with and agreed with the advice and strategies presented in this book. For people with a passion to help improve things in a not-so-perfect world, this book is a gift. It provides real life examples and turns theories into step-by-step directions. Each chapter makes good use of subheads and bullet points and ends with a concise summary. ...

Managing for Dummies, Second Edition

15 reviews
Bob Nelson, Peter Economy

For Dummies, 2003

Very Informative
This book hits about every subject you need to know. I found it very informative and would recommend it to anyone starting out in management, or to anyone who would like to brush up on their management skills.

Consulting For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))

18 reviews
Bob Nelson, Peter Economy

For Dummies, 2008

A Beginner's Guide Worth Consulting!
Make no mistake: "Dummies" books are strictly for beginners, and "Consulting for Dummies" is no different. Despite their elementary approach to subject matter, the series is a wonderful introduction to many topics, including the wide world of consulting. Start here for an overview, and move on to bigger and better books after you understand the basics.

The SAIC Solution: How We Built an $8 Billion Employee-Owned Technology Company

2 reviews
J. Robert Beyster

Wiley, 2007

A Must-Have Book
This is a clear, concise, and very readable book that makes the case for employee ownership as no other book ever has. It demonstrates clearly that when employees have an owneship stake, the bottom line is dramatically improved. Dr. Beyster's extraordinary account describes the events that brought the company he founded, and directed as its CEO, to over $8 billion in sales. Dr. Beyster shares ...

Starting and Running a Business All-in-One For Dummies, ...

For Dummies, 2007

Written by a team of business and finance experts, Starting & Running a Business All-In-One For Dummies is a complete guide to every aspect of setting up and growing a successful business. Featuring straight-talking advice on everything from business planning and marketing, managing staff and dealing with legal issues, to bookkeeping and taking care of tax obligations, this book is your one-stop guide to turning your business plans into profit.

Lessons from the Edge: Survival Skills for Starting and Growing a Company

11 reviews
Jana Matthews, Jeff Dennis

Oxford University Press, 2003

Lessons from the Edge Review
Having read many business books, Lessons from the Edge offers a different prospective for entrepreneurs. It is not so much a "how to" book but rather one that highlights the negative consequences of bad decisions. These are life lessons that can be learned from others rather than yourself. I've heard it said that good men learn from their own mistakes but great men learn from the mistakes of ...

The Management Bible
Bob Nelson, Peter Economy

Wiley, 2005

The Management Bible is the most comprehensive book on the topic of management available anywhere. It offers in-depth coverage of the entire range of essential topics for today?s managers and supervisors?from beginners to seasoned veterans?and includes practical, effective solutions for the everyday problems every manager faces. In addition, the book also includes proven tips and tactics that help managers grow into more effective, efficient ...

Ivan "Ironman" Stewart's: Ultimate Off-Road Adventure Guide
Ivan Stewart, Peter Economy

Motorbooks, 2007

Written by the undisputed king of off-road racing, Ivan "Ironman" Stewart, and packed with entertaining personal anecdotes and priceless tips and advice, this guide tells readers everything they need to know to plan and embark on their own off-road adventures. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience driving some of the toughest, most rugged and remote terrain imaginable, Stewart has plenty to tell anyone interested in going off-road--whether ...

Giving Back: Connecting You, Business, and Community

11 reviews
Peter Economy, Bert Berkley

Wiley, 2008

Giving Back
I recently read Bert Berkley's book "Giving Back". I found it an excellent read and a very helpful guide for anyone who is looking for ways to give back to their community.

Strategic Tools for Social Entrepreneurs: Enhancing the Performance of Your Enterprising Nonprofit

1 review
J. Gregory Dees, Jed Emerson, ...

Wiley, 2002

Social Entrepreneur
Very helpful, Offers valuable tools for thinking strategically about value creation, income generation and growth. This book is a must have to keep up with the new changes and challenges arising in the non-profit sector.

Why Aren't You Your Own Boss?: Leaping Over the Obstacles That Stand Between You and Your Dream

6 reviews
Paul Edwards, Sarah Edwards, ...

Three Rivers Press, 2003

The Gurus of the Working From Home Revolution Strike Again!
Paul and Sarah Edwards founded the Working From Home Forum on CompuServe back in 1983 (that's 20 years ago, folks!) and they have been going strong ever since! Not only were they the first to spell out the necessary steps to start and run your own home business, but they have also proven to be the far and away leading mentors in pursuing a dream to become your own boss. They meticulously detail ...

Wiley Pathways Supervision (Wiley Pathways)
Bob Nelson, Peter Economy, ...

Wiley, 2007

Gaining the right managerial skills will help launch a career in a field that is in high demand and short supply. With this book, readers will acquire the knowledge and tools to manage employees as well as to deal with the increasingly complex changes that occur in the business world. One of the important areas covered is how to handle office politics and ethical questions. Mastering this section will open up new doors to upper management ...