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Software for Small Business - 2010 Edition

 

Windows and Vista Programs to Help you 

Improve Efficiency and Productivity

 

By: Iain Williamson   

    

RELEASED in July 2010
For new and experienced users. Covers word processing, desktop publishing, graphics, digital photos, voice dictation, OCR, software to make presentations and for interactive learning, spreadsheets, databases, data mining, Canadian accounting software, business planning, scheduling,  CRM, Web site creation, e-commerce, editing video and audio, utilities and security and Windows 7.  Softcover 371 pages; ISBN: 978-1-55270-385-4; ISSN:1492-384X  Canadian: $74.95.

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Death by Food

 

Why More People in North America Die By Food Poisoning than Were Murdered in 9/11

 

By: Iain Williamson

 

Published December 2009  

 

A critical examination of the Listeria tragedy in Canada and the U.S. peanut salmonella contamination plus the government’s response. Food poisoning is now the leading cause of illness in Canada with one in every three Canadians becoming ill every year. In the USA, a total of 76 million cases of food poisoning occur annually. Aside from the personal suffering (and sometimes death), there is a tremendous cost to the medical system; not to mention lost productivity in the workplace. Softcover, 156 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-383-0; Canadian: $24.95.   MORE INFO 

 

 Self-Employment for Beginners

 

How to Create Your Own Job in a Recession   

 

By: Learn2succeed.com Incorporated

 

Published March 2010

 

With huge increases in job losses, many people are finding it impossible to find work. Students who are graduating from school, college or university are facing challenges like never before. This book will guide all of them through the process of working for themselves; where to get ideas and how to go about it. It is full of practical tips. Softcover, 141 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-382-3; Canadian: $24.95.    MORE INFO 

 

 

 Steps to Starting a Recession-Proof Business

 

Where to Find Ideas and How to Start

 

By: Learn2succeed.com Incorporated

 

Published March 2010 

 

Recessions are tough times to start a business and it is imperative to choose one that will survive. This book provides a lot of tips on finding areas which will survive and prosper during a severe economic downturn. It also shows readers how to advertise; set up their business and select the right computer hardware and software. Softcover, 145 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-381-6; Canadian: $24.95.     MORE INFO 

 

 

  

 

Management During an Economic Crisis

 

Best Practices for Small Business

Survival in a Recession

 

By: Robert Papes

 

Published January 2010

 

Best practices which are vital to every small business to help them survive the current recession because "hope" of better times is not a viable strategy. This book is all meat and potatoes with no filler.  Softcover, 182 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-384-7; Canadian: $29.95.    MORE INFO   

 

 

 

 

19 Updated Books to Help Entrepreneurs Find Money

 

Published December 2009  

 

TORONTO - Productive Publications of Toronto has just released the 2009-2010 editions of Your Guides to Government Financial Assistance for Business. There are thirteen editions which cover all the federal and provincial/territorial programs relating to each province or territory. Further details can be obtained by clicking on your province or territory as follows:

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador

Prince Edward Island

Nova Scotia

New Brunswick

Québec

Ontario

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

Alberta

British Columbia

The Yukon

The Northwest Territories

The Nunavut 

 

 

Author and consultant, Iain Williamson, who has been writing about business financing for almost sixteen years, says: "There's a tremendous amount of work involved in updating the entries each year, but entrepreneurs seem to appreciate having all the latest information in one place, where they can see what applies to them."

 

 

Productive Publications has also released the 2009-2010 editions of five other books which will help entrepreneurs locate funding. These cover starting and self-financing your own business, venture capital, bank and debt financing, export financing and how to raise money by selling shares to the public or to employees as well as franchising as a method of achieving business growth. (For details click on the topic.) Williamson says: "These books cover every legal aspect of raising capital for both new and existing businesses".

 

 

In addition, Williamson has written a book which shows you how to write a business plan with an eye to raising money. "You've got to prepare one", Williamson insists, "because both lenders and investors will slam the door in your face if you haven't done your homework".

 

 

 

 

Home-Based Business for Beginners

 

How to Start a Business on a Shoestring 

from Your Own Home 

 

By: Learn2succeed.com Incorporated

 

Published in 2009

 

Learn how to reduce your business start-up costs and your taxes by operating out of your home. Everything you need to know to get started. Softcover; 156 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-353-3;  Canadian: $24.95.   MORE INFO

 

 

 

 

Part-Time Business for Beginners

 

Successful Ways to Augment Your Income While Working for Someone Else  

 

By: Learn2succeed.com Incorporated

 

Published in 2009

 

The smartest way to start a business while you work for someone else. Where to find ideas, start selling and how to maximize your profits. Softcover; 152 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-354-0;  Canadian: $24.95.   MORE INFO

  

 

 

 

 

Steps to Opening a Successful Web Store

 

The Basics of How to Set-Up Shop in Cyberspace 

 

By: Learn2succeed.com Incorporated

 

Published in 2009

 

How to find products to sell, research the market, open your own Web site and conduct e-commerce. Reviews different software packages to help you. Softcover; 154 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-357-1;  Canadian: $24.95.   MORE INFO

   

 

 

 

 

 

Steps to Starting a Successful                    Import Business

 

How to Find Products, Bring Them into the Country

and Make Money Selling Them  

 

By: Learn2succeed.com Incorporated

 

Published in 2009

 

Where to find products to import. How to research the market. Covers payment methods, freight alternatives, customs clearance, warehousing and different ways of marketing. Softcover; 148 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-358-8;  Canadian: $24.95.   MORE INFO

   

 

 

 

Steps to Starting a Successful 

Retail Business

 

How to Find a Niche and Turn it into a Money Machine 

 

By: Learn2succeed.com Incorporated

 

Published in 2009

 

Where to find niche products to sell. How to research the market. Covers business set-up, location, fixturing, signage, advertising, staffing, ordering, plannogramming, shoplifting and security. Softcover; 144 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-359-5;  Canadian: $24.95.   

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Direct Marketing for Beginners

 

How to Cut Out the Middleman and 

Sell Direct to Consumers  

 

By: Learn2succeed.com Incorporated

 

Published in 2009

 

Learn about the process of disintermediation to cut out the middleman and increase your profit margins. Reviews different methods of direct marketing Softcover; 160 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-352-6;  Canadian: $24.95.  MORE INFO 

   

 

 

 

Advertising for Beginners

 

Successful Web and Offline Advertising 

in the Digital Age  

 

By: Learn2succeed.com Incorporated

 

Published in 2009

The Internet offers new opportunities to advertise your products or services. How to increase your sales by using the Web in conjunction with offline advertising. Softcover; 146 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-351-9;  Canadian: $24.95.   MORE INFO

   

 

 

 

 

Business Financing for Beginners

 

Where to Find Money to Grow Your Dream 

 

By: Learn2succeed.com Incorporated

 

Published in 2009

 

How to determine how much money you really need and where to find it. Reviews bank and debt financing, equity financing and government assistance. Softcover; 146 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-355-7;  Canadian: $24.95.   MORE INFO

 

 

 

 

 

Business Planning for Beginners

 

Find Out How Much Money You Will Need

to Run Your Business  

 

By: Learn2succeed.com Incorporated

 

Published in 2009

 

Covers the complete planning process. How to determine how much money you need and how to use your plan to obtain financing. Softcover; 150 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-356-4;  Canadian: $24.95.   MORE INFO

 

 

 

 

 

Seven Basic Steps to Start-Up 

Business Success

 

Find a Need, Conduct Research, Prepare Your Plan, Locate Financing, Start Operations, Advertise and Monitor Your Progress  

 

By: Learn2succeed.com Incorporated

 

Published in 2009

 

Covers seven basic steps to start a business and make money. How to use computers, software and the Internet to help you succeed. Softcover; 158 pages, ISBN 978-1-55270-360-1;  Canadian: $24.95.   MORE INFO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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