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Everything aspiring authors need to write, publish, and sell a children's book Everyone loves a children's book—and many dream about writing one. But is it actually possible for an unpublished writer—armed with a good story idea and a love of kids—to write, sell, publish, and promote a book? Yes, it is! Clearly and concisely written with straightforward advice and a plethora of specific up-to-date recommendations, Writing Children's Books For Dummies provides step-by-step information on everything aspiring children's book authors need to know—from researching the current marketplace to developing story ideas, strengthening writing skills, dealing with editors, and submitting proposals and manuscripts to agents and publishers. Updated and improved writing exercises All new content on social media and establishing an online presence as an author Fresh, updated content on publishing via hard copy and all the e- platforms From setting down that first word on paper to doing a successful publicity tour, Writing Children's Books For Dummies gives you the confidence and the insiders' know-how to write and sell the story you've always wanted to write.

User story mapping is a valuable tool for software development, once you understand why and how to use it. This insightful book examines how this often misunderstood technique can help your team stay focused on users and their needs without getting lost in the enthusiasm for individual product features. Author Jeff Patton shows you how changeable story maps enable your team to hold better conversations about the project throughout the development process. Your team will learn to come away with a shared understanding of what you're attempting to build and why. Get a high-level view of story mapping, with an exercise to learn key concepts quickly Understand how stories really work, and how they come to life in Agile and Lean projects Dive into a story's lifecycle, starting with opportunities and moving deeper into discovery Prepare your stories, pay attention while they're built, and learn from those you convert to working software

A complete guide to writing and selling your novel So you want to write a novel? Great! That's a worthy goal, no matter what your reason. But don't settle for just writing a novel. Aim high. Write a novel that you intend to sell to a publisher.

Developed from powerful techniques consistently proven in the world of multi-million pound commercial bid writing, Persuasive Writing reveals the most efficient and effective ways to make your words work, time after time. Discover how to: Transform any document into something truly compelling and persuasive Understand what your reader really wants to hear and use this to get what you want Combine logic and emotion to convince even the most sceptical reader Whether you're writing for business or for pleasure, the longest document or the shortest email, with these and many more proven techniques, Persuasive Writing will ensure every word works for you.

Takes you step by step through various aspects of managing. Packed with advice on team-building, communication skills, identifying talented employees, and letting go of staff, this guide aims to take the stress out of what can be an intimidating and high-pressured job.

Sie m�chten Consultant werden oder sind es bereits? Bob Nelson und Peter Economy zeigen Ihnen, worauf Sie als Consultant achten sollten und wie Sie sich bei Ihren Kunden unentbehrlich machen. Die Autoren erkl�ren ausf�1/4hrlich, wie Sie sich als Consultant selbstst�ndig machen, welche Gesetze (Rechtsform des Unternehmens, Steuerrecht etc.) Sie dabei beachten m�1/4ssen, wie Sie Angebote erstellen und Ihr Honorar festlegen. Erfahren Sie, wie Sie ein Consulting-Projekt bearbeiten: von der Problemanalyse �1/4ber die Sammlung und Auswertung der relevanten Daten und Informationen bis hin zur Erarbeitung der L�sungsstrategie. Lassen Sie sich Tipps geben, wie Sie das Ergebnis beim Kunden kompetent pr�sentieren und wie Sie daf�1/4r sorgen k�nnen, dass der Kunde die vorgeschlagenen L�sungen auch in die Tat umsetzt. Und lassen Sie sich, last but not least, zeigen, wie Sie sich und Ihr Beratungsangebot richtig verkaufen und bewerben, Ihre Finanzen im Blick behalten und Ihr Ansehen als Consultant verbessern.

A practical, easy-to-understand guide to Balanced Scorecard for busy business leaders The Balanced Scorecard method is an analysis technique designed to translate an organization's mission and vision statement and overall business strategies into specific, quantifiable goals, and to monitor the organization's performance in achieving these goals. Much less technology driven then other analysis approaches, it analyzes an organization's overall performance in four regards: financial analysis, customer service, productivity and internal analysis, and employee growth and satisfaction. Balanced Scorecard Strategy For Dummies breaks down the basics of Balanced Scorecard in simple language with practical, Dummies-style guidance on getting it done. This book covers all the basics of Balanced Scorecard for busy executives and managers-and does it without the high price tag of most professional level Balanced Scorecard guides.

This volume tells readers how to know their customers, test and protect products, test distribution and create a business plan. It also advises on how to find the best legal structure, business model, organization plan, marketing plan and financial plan. schovat popis

An exciting new model for streamlining organizational management and structure, from an organization known around the world for its innovative structure. For nearly three decades the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra has earned rave reviews as one of the premier touring musical ensembles in the world. Recently, it has also attracted the attention and admiration of the business world. As the only major orchestra without a conductor, Orpheus is a shining example of a new management style based on collaborative leadership. Leadership Ensemble is designed to show business leaders in any industry how to re-create the successful "Orpheus Process" in their own companies by dismantling top-heavy hierarchies; developing flexible, responsive strategies and decision-making procedures; and unleashing employee creativity, responsibility, and productivity. The authors delineate the ten core principles of collaborative management, including shared and rotated leadership, passionate dedication to mission, clarity of roles within an organization, and learning to listen. Spiced with anecdotes and lessons from the life of Orpheus and case studies from the world of business, Leadership Ensemble is an entertaining, eminently practical guide to implementing changes essential to survival in today's speed-of-light business environment.

Want to get an MBA? The Complete MBA For Dummies, 2nd 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.