Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
The Bond Book
Everything Investors Need to Know About Treasuries, Municipals, GNMAs, Corporates, Zeros, Bond Funds, Money Market Funds, and More
Annette Thau
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the bond market, explaining various types of bonds including treasuries, municipals, and corporates, as well as investment strategies and risk assessment. It also covers the intricacies of bond funds, money market funds, and the calculations for yield and pricing, catering to both novice and experienced investors.
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Borderless Economics
Chinese Sea Turtles, Indian Fridges and the New Fruits of Global Capitalism
Robert Guest
The book explores how the increasing mobility of people across borders is reshaping the global economy, with a focus on the impact of skilled immigrants who return to their home countries, bringing with them knowledge and connections. It highlights the transformative effects of such human flows on innovation, trade, and economic growth, using examples from China, India, and other parts of the world.
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Winning Government Contracts
How Your Small Business Can Find and Secure Federal Government Contracts up to $100,000
Malcolm Parvey|Deborah Alston
The book provides a step-by-step guide for small business owners on navigating the federal contracting process, including finding contract opportunities, understanding the bidding procedure, and complying with government regulations. It offers practical advice and strategies to help small businesses successfully compete for and secure government contracts valued at up to $100,000.
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Too Big to Save? How to Fix the U.S. Financial System
Robert Pozen
The book provides an analysis of the causes behind the 2008 financial crisis and offers a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at addressing the weaknesses in the U.S. financial system. It discusses regulatory changes, the role of government-sponsored enterprises, and the need for more effective risk management to prevent future economic meltdowns.
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How to Assess and Measure Business Innovation
Magnus Penker|Sten Jacobson|Peter Junermark
The book provides a framework for evaluating and quantifying innovation within a business context, offering tools and methodologies for measuring innovation processes and outcomes. It guides readers through the assessment of innovation capabilities, the alignment of innovation with strategic objectives, and the use of metrics to track innovation performance.
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Scenarios
The Art of Strategic Conversation
Kees van der Heijden
The book provides a comprehensive guide to scenario planning, a strategic tool used by organizations to map the uncertainties of the future and make flexible long-term plans. It outlines the process of creating and using scenarios to improve decision-making and adapt to potential changes in the business environment.
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Change Proof
Leveraging the Power of Uncertainty to Build Long-term Resilience
Adam Markel
The book provides strategies and insights on how individuals and organizations can adapt to change and uncertainty, fostering resilience for long-term success. It emphasizes the importance of mindset, the cultivation of adaptable habits, and the creation of supportive cultures that can withstand and thrive amidst constant change.
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A Bigger Prize
How We Can Do Better than the Competition
Margaret Heffernan
The book challenges the conventional wisdom that competition drives excellence, arguing instead that it often leads to a destructive cycle that suppresses creativity and cooperation. It presents a case for collaborative approaches, drawing on various case studies and research to show how working together can lead to greater innovation, productivity, and success.
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The Prime Solution
Close the Value Gap, Increase Margins, and Win the Complex Sale
Jeff Thull
The book provides a framework for sales professionals to navigate complex sales processes by identifying and closing the 'value gap' between customer expectations and the solutions offered. It offers strategies to enhance communication, diagnose customer problems effectively, and create value propositions that improve margins and sales success.
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The Rumsfeld Way
The Leadership Wisdom of a Battle-Hardened Maverick
Jeffrey A. Krames
The book distills the leadership principles and strategies of Donald Rumsfeld, the former U.S. Secretary of Defense, drawing from his extensive career in politics and business. It presents anecdotes and insights into his decision-making process, management style, and the lessons he learned from his successes and failures.
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