Books

A new book aims to ‘beat the blues’ for business misfits – those people who like to break the rules, but don’t know it yet.  The past 18 months have been a difficult time for business owners. Covid has put pressure on not only cashflow, finances and daily operations, but also continues to fuel anxiety and mental wellbeing. Some of the hardest hit have been those that business coach Michelle Clarke, from Empowerment Empires, likes to call ‘misfits’ – people who don’t tend to fit in. “It leads us to numb out and ignore our feelings,” she says, eventually resulting in higher rates of depression and anxiety-related conditions.  “Many question whether the grind is still worth it. But what’s actually needed

Why does one particular business start-up succeed, while another seemingly similar one will fail? In John Angell’s new book Be Your Own Boss and Succeed, he explains that the difference in business performance often comes down to the personal qualities the owners bring to their business. Many books have been written about the steps to take before commencing business, along with the need for a business plan and budgets. But this book does not focus on any of these – rather Angell amplifies the key issue of the qualities a business owner needs to succeed and go on to make a major contribution to the wellbeing of their communities. Learn the seven qualities of a successful small business owner, and

Been struggling to get your head around LinkedIn™? Everyone else appears to be an expert on its use, but not you? Well now there’s a guide that can set you on the path to success with this popular social media platform for business. Lynnaire Johnston, aka the Word Wizard, covers everything you need to know about current best practice for connecting, posting, engaging and direct messaging on LinkedIn. Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced LinkedIn user, in Link.Ability: 4 powerful strategies to maximise your LinkedIn success you’ll discover valuable insights, essential know-how and practical tips, using LinkedIn to achieve your professional and business goals. Johnston reveals her unique blueprint for effective communication and networking on the platform that

Patrick Dixon is the man the Wall Street Journal described as a ‘global change guru’. His book The Future of Almost Everything is his inside line on the world in 2030 and the trends that are reshaping the way we live and do business now. To survive and prosper Dixon says businesses must confront a future where customers and markets, politics and demographics, technology and skills, and opportunities and choices will be very different to today. Global changes will affect every business and every life, and the time to start preparing is right now, he says. A book that’s compelling, engaging and thought-provoking. ISBN: 978-17812-54974

First Graham Allcott taught us how to be a productivity Ninja, with his book by the same name. Now he’s out to teach us how to study smarter, focus better and achieve more.In his book How to be a Knowledge Ninja, Allcott shows how you can cut through all the distractions in today’s high-tech world to get back to productive, rewarding learning. No more paralysis by procrastination, or overwhelming nervousness at exam time. Allcott shows you how to turn butterflies into steely focus, as well as get weapon-savvy with the latest organisational technology. It’s a fun, practical guide on how to get the most out of your studying and love the quest for knowledge again. ISBN 978-18483-18168 

For a business to thrive in the 21st century it needs an effective e-commerce channel. Getting it right opens up new markets and opportunities; getting it wrong leads to declining revenues and profitability. Business owners must understand how e-commerce channels work to make the best strategic choices for their business. Leading Digital Strategy lays out the imperative for action and offers practical strategies, methodologies and models to improve the effectiveness of a company’s online offering. It challenges owners and managers to become as fluent and creative in digital as they are in finance, sales and marketing. A useful blueprint for business leadership in the digital age. ISBN: 978-07494-73099