Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Unretirement
How Baby Boomers are Changing the Way We Think About Work, Community, and the Good Life
Chris Farrell
The book explores the trend of baby boomers rejecting traditional retirement in favor of continued work, whether through part-time jobs, entrepreneurship, or volunteer service. It examines the economic, social, and personal impacts of this shift, suggesting that this generation is redefining aging and the concept of a fulfilling post-career life.
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The B2B Social Media Book
Become a Marketing Superstar by Generating Leads with Blogging, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Email, and More
Kipp Bodnar|Jeffrey L. Cohen
The book provides strategies and tactics for using social media platforms to generate leads and enhance B2B marketing efforts. It covers practical advice on leveraging tools like blogs, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and email to build relationships and drive business growth.
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New Business Networking
How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods
Dave Delaney
The book provides strategies and tips for expanding professional networks by leveraging both online platforms like social media and traditional offline methods such as networking events and personal encounters. It offers practical advice on building meaningful relationships, enhancing communication skills, and utilizing various tools to create a supportive community that can contribute to business growth.
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Digital Customer Service
Transforming Customer Experience for an On-Screen World
Rick DeLisi|Dan Michaeli
The book provides insights into how businesses can enhance their customer service in the digital age, focusing on strategies for delivering exceptional customer experiences through online platforms. It covers the integration of technology and human interaction, offering practical advice on how to adapt customer service practices to meet the expectations of today's tech-savvy consumers.
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Play Bold
How to Win the Business Game through Creative Destruction
Magnus Penker
The book provides insights and strategies for businesses to innovate and stay competitive by embracing the concept of creative destruction, which involves continuously reinventing and disrupting their own products and services. It offers practical advice, case studies, and frameworks to help leaders foster a culture of innovation and bold thinking within their organizations to achieve long-term success.
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Value at Risk, 3rd Ed.
The New Benchmark for Managing Financial Risk
Philippe Jorion
The book provides a comprehensive examination of the Value at Risk (VaR) concept, a widely used risk management tool for quantifying financial risk, discussing its application, strengths, and weaknesses. It covers the latest tools for measuring, managing, and mitigating financial risk, including advanced models and techniques, with real-world examples and case studies.
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The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions
Process Tools to Support M&A Integration at Every Level
Timothy J. Galpin
The book provides a comprehensive framework for managing the merger and acquisition process, offering practical tools, strategies, and best practices for every stage, from due diligence to post-merger integration. It addresses both the technical and human aspects of M&A, aiming to maximize value creation and smooth the transition for organizations and employees alike.
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Pricing for Profit
How to Develop a Powerful Pricing Strategy for Your Business
Peter Hill
The book provides a comprehensive guide on creating effective pricing strategies tailored to enhance a business's profitability. It covers pricing theory, value perception, financial analysis, and practical approaches for adjusting prices to meet market demands and maximize earnings.
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The Global Code
How a New Culture of Universal Values Is Reshaping Business and Marketing
Clotaire Rapaille
The book examines the emergence of a set of global cultural norms and values that transcend local customs and influence consumer behavior worldwide. It provides insights into how businesses and marketers can adapt to this cultural convergence to effectively reach a global audience.
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Key Performance Indicators
Developing, Implementing, and Using Winning KPIs
David Parmenter
The book provides a comprehensive guide to identifying and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) that are crucial for tracking and improving organizational performance. It offers practical advice, methodologies, and real-world examples to help managers and executives develop relevant KPIs and use them effectively to achieve strategic goals.
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