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Were you the quirky kid? The one who marched to the beat of a different tambourine? You could be the next billionaire in a string of outliers like Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Or, you could be so damn content that your bank balance is the least of your worries. Entrepreneur Sig Schmalhofer started as an immigrant with nothing more than a need for happiness and satisfaction. The journey itself turned into both. Not without pitfalls, Schmalhofer's destiny was the American dream. Was it luck, tenacity or just common sense? After the 90s housing crash, a broke Schmalhofer carries on as if he has a guardian angel rather than a mountain of debt. Follow the failures, near misses, and the overwhelming decisions that lead to his "happiest man on earth" designation. How many chances do you get? And when do you achieve success?

"The co-founder of the menswear startup Bonobos opens up about the struggle with bipolar disorder that nearly cost him everything in this gripping, radically honest memoir of mental illness and entrepreneurship. At twenty-eight, fresh from Stanford's MBA program and steeped in the move-fast-and-break-things ethos of Silicon Valley, Andy Dunn was on top of the world. He was building a new kind of startup-a digitally native, direct-to-consumer brand-out of his Manhattan apartment. Bonobos was a new-school approach to selling an old-school product: men's pants. Against all odds, business was booming. Hustling to scale the fledgling venture, Dunn raised tens of millions of dollars while boundaries between work and life evaporated. As he struggled to keep the startup afloat, Dunn was haunted by a ghost: a diagnosis of bipolar disorder he received after a frightening manic episode in college, one that had punctured the idyllic veneer of his midwestern upbringing. He had understood his diagnosis as an unspeakable shame that-according to the taciturn codes of his fraternity, the business world, and even his family-should be locked away. As Dunn's business began to take off, however, some of the very traits that powered his success as a founder-relentless drive, confidence bordering on hubris, and ambition verging on delusion-were now threatening to undo him. A collision course was set in motion, and it would culminate in a night of mayhem-one poised to unravel all that he had built. Burn Rate is an unconventional entrepreneurial memoir, a parable for the twenty-first-century economy, and a revelatory look at the prevalence of mental illness in the startup community. With intimate prose, Andy Dunn fearlessly shines a light on the dark side of success and challenges us all to take part in the deepening conversation around creativity, performance, and disorder"--

In this report, ADB has lowered its forecasts for economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.3% in 2022 and 4.9% in 2023, amid mounting challenges. Its theme chapter looks at how digital entrepreneurship spurs growth and innovation. The region's economy is expected to grow 4.3% this year, compared with ADB's projection in April of a 5.2% expansion, while the growth forecast for next year is lowered to 4.9% from 5.3%. The downward revisions have been driven by increased monetary tightening by central banks, fallout from the protracted Russian invasion of Ukraine, and recurrent COVID-19 lockdowns in the People's Republic of China. Inflation in developing Asia this year is likely to reach 4.5%, up from ADB's earlier projection of 3.7%. The forecast for 2023 is 4.0%, up from 3.1%. While inflation in the region remains lower than elsewhere, supply disruptions continue to push up food and fuel prices.The report's theme chapter looks at the role of entrepreneurship in achieving inclusive growth, and how governments in the region can create a more enabling environment for digital entrepreneurs.

Annabel Karmel MBE is proof-positive that you don t need a business degree to build a successful business and brand. After growing her business empire from scratch at her kitchen table, Annabel has become a bestselling author and trusted food expert with 40 books, food ranges, weaning equipment and a vast online following. In Mumpreneur, Annabel reveals the secrets of her success. Drawing on her own extensive experience in juggling motherhood with building a thriving enterprise, she will equip you with the confidence, skills and practical tools to turn your own start-up dreams into a reality. Chapters include: Believe in Your Idea , Believe in Yourself , Learn by Doing, Asking and Listening , Master the Juggling Act and Persist, Trust Your Instincts and Embrace Your Failures . Annabel also brings together a smart combination of practical advice and inspiring stories from top business leaders and working mothers, including Chrissie Rucker MBE, Thomasina Miers, Liz Earle, Thea Green and Jacqueline Gold. The difference between dreaming of starting a thriving business and actually doing it is the right combination of passion, planning, commitment and good advice. Successful entrepreneur Annabel Karmel will empower you to take that first step to start your own flourishing business in this informative and motivating book.

"Stand Out as a Thought Leader is an authentic and relevant message designed to help you stand out from the crowd.""This is the most accessible and compressed work on how you can stand out as a thought leader.""If you're looking to find your voice, this book is the road map that can help you get there.""Written by true thought leaders who walk their talk. A must read if you're ready to take immediate action."WINNIE HART WITH LORRIE LEEStand Out as a Thought Leader and be the leader you are meant to be. Do you have a story to share but are unsure how to get others to listen? Are you passionate about making a difference?Do you believe you have a unique purpose in life? Do you feel like the clock is ticking on an important opportunity? Do you want to know what makes you truly distinct so you stand out? Having a superior product or service is not enough to distinguish your personal brand. What's needed is a consistent and genuine message that communicates what makes you as a leader and your company different. We believe that when you know how you stand out - as a person, as an entrepreneur and as THE thought leader in your industry you build the alignment you need to achieve anything and you are unstoppable. Start standing out today!STAND OUT is designed to help you:· Build a platform to share your story· Know what makes you truly distinct· Share how you make a difference in the world· Master how to stand out as a thought leader and be remembered

Here's what I know for sure; to be known in the market, to get clients and achieve a turnover of R1mil, don't just happen by chance - it requires intentional planning and execution. It is my dream to see entrepreneurs becoming the 'working class' in their own businesses and being the CEOs not only on business cards, but CEOs of sustainable businesses that can pay them a salary, afford to hire a team, has an office and a substantial revenue. In the book, I share my learnings (condensed into 10 lessons) from my over 5 years of experience working full-time in the startup community both as an entrepreneur and an entrepreneurial success enabler. The lessons are practical and paradigm shifting intended to give entrepreneurs and SMME operators actionable tips that they can implement immediately to advance their own entrepreneurship skills and unlock the growth of their businesses.

Einer neu aufgestellten IT-Funktion als Teil einer jeden Organisation kommt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Umsetzung von Veränderungen im Zuge fortschreitender Digitalisierung zu. Die Rolle der IT ist demnach zu stärken und neu zu positionieren. Als problematisch erweist es sich häufig, dass gerade diese Funktion der IT vielfach jedoch als zu technisch und von den übrigen Fachbereichen zu isoliert eingebunden ist, und diese primär für die Abwicklung rein technischer Aufgaben in Infrastruktur und eingesetzter Systeme Verantwortung übernimmt. Die Umsetzung einer sozio-technischen Digitalisierung kann jedoch durch eine vollständig integrierte und als wettbewerbskritisch gestärkte IT-Rolle angegangen werden.Der in diesem Buch erarbeitete Business/IT-Integrationsansatz wird als Weiterführung des etablierten Business/IT-Alignment-Konzepts positioniert, in dem bislang ¿Business¿ und ¿IT¿ als zwei parallel existierende Funktionen angesehen werden, die es gegenseitig auszurichten oder aufeinander abzustimmen gilt. Dieser Ansatz ersetzt das ¿Alignment¿ im Sinne von Abstimmung und gegenseitiger Ausrichtung durch ¿Integration¿ im Sinne von vollständiger Vereinigung und Fusion.

In Data-Warehouse-Systemen (DWS) stehen verschiedene Möglichkeiten zur Verfügung, um Speicherkosten zu senken (wie Nearline-Storage oder Archivierung) oder Datenanalysezeiten zu verringern. Bisher fehlte allerdings ein geeignetes Verfahren, um zu bestimmen, welche Mittel für welche Zwecke und welche Daten eingesetzt werden sollten. Der Bereich der Klassifizierung von DWS-Daten unter der Berücksichtigung von Anwender- und Administratorenwissen, der Leistungsfähigkeit des Systems und auch des Informationslebenszyklus stellt einen offenen und notwendigen Forschungsbereich dar, der mit diesem Buch geschlossen wird. Diese Klassifizierung kann anhand des Lebenszyklus von Daten in Data-Warehouse-Systemen erfolgen. Die Daten durchlaufen verschiedene Phasen von ihrer Erstellung über Nutzung bis hin zur Archivierung und werden darin unterschiedlich häufig verwendet. Nur ein geringer und im Zeitverlauf abnehmender Anteil an Daten eines DWS wird aktiv verwendet. Um eine wirtschaftliche Datenspeicherung zu erreichen, müssen zu jeder Lebenszyklusphase passende Maßnahmen ergriffen werden. Statt einer einheitlichen, phasen-unspezifischen Verwaltung aller DWS-Daten kann so eine lebenszyklusabhängige Speicherung erreicht werden.

This book deals with the electronic procurement of transportation services. It provides an overview of the fundamentals for the procurement of transportation services, including the relevant objectives, involved parties, and processes. A focus is set on Electronic Transportation Marketplaces (ETMs) which offer main functionalities for the procurement of transportation services on the spot and contract market as well as additional functionalities to improve further processes (e.g., time-slot management). Even though such marketplaces are important from an economic and ecological perspective, previous research provides only little knowledge about the status quo of their use, the determinants of marketplace use and the link between this use and business value. To close these research gaps, Philipp Sylla builds a comprehensive conceptual research framework and conducts an empirical analysis based on a web survey of shippers in Germany. The empirical results build the foundation for the development of an evaluation concept that provides practical support for shippers in the assessment of marketplace use and the evaluation of potential business value impacts.

2023 PLANNER FOR CRUSHING YOUR GOALSIncluding sections for each month and each quarter, the 2023 goals planner for entrepreneurs includes everything you need to track your progress, all in one place.WHAT'S INSIDE?Plan your top four goals for each monthIdentify what you want to have, be, and do over three and six months.Track your savingsTrack your income across multiple portalsTrack new habits in alignment with your monthly goalsTrack established habits, so you don't break your streakAmple space for notes

ChatGPT FOR STARTUPS is the ultimate guide for startup founders and founding teams who are looking for an advantage to scale their businesses faster and more resourcefully. In today's competitive startup environment and constrained venture capital market, the pressure is on for startups to perform or risk failing. ChatGPT is a new disruptive technology that gives you access to a full range of corporate-sized departments, including finance, product development, operations, sales and marketing and customer service, without any additional expense or increasing your burn rate. This is an opportunity that is too good to miss - ignore it at your own peril or use it to scale your business faster and more efficiently than ever!Amir Hegazi is the Managing Partner at CapitalDemocracy, a professional advisory firm that helps startups raise venture capital. Amir was the Director of Marketplace at Souq.com, MENA's largest e-commerce platform (acquired by Amazon). He is an early pioneer of digital media in the Arab world, having launched the region's largest online TV network at JumpTV. He is also an advisor to ministers and policy-makers. Amir is the author of Amazon bestseller Venture Adventure: Startup Fundraising Advice from Top Global Investors.

This book explores how the business transformation taking place in Japan is influenced by the digital revolution. The chapters present approaches and examples from sectors commonly understood to be visible arenas of digital transformation¿3D printing and mobility, for instance¿as well as some from not-so-obvious sectors, such as retail, services, and fintech.Business today is facing unprecedented change especially due to the adoption of new, digital technologies, with a noticeable transformation of manufacturing and services. The changes have been brought by advanced robotics, the emergence of artificial intelligence, and digital networks that are growing in size and capability as the number of connected devices explodes. In addition, there are advanced manufacturing and collaborative connected platforms, including machine-to-machine communications. Adoption of digital technology has caused process disruptions in both the manufacturing and services sectors and led to new business models and new products. While examining the preparedness of the Japanese economy to embrace these changes, the book explores the impact of digitally influenced changes on some selected sectors from a Japanese perspective. It paints a big picture in explaining how a previously manufacturing-centric, successful economy adopts change to retain and rebuild success in the global environment. Japan as a whole is embracing, yet also avoiding¿innovating but also restricting¿various forms of digitalization of life and work. The book, with its 12 chapters, is a collaborative effort of individuals contributing diverse points of view as technologists, academics, and managers.

This book presents the proceedings of ICITS 2022 covering different tracks in the field of Sports Engineering and Technology, namely, Instrumentation, Materials, Data Analytics, Biomechanics, Simulation, Equipment Design and Performance Analysis, amongst others. This collection of articles deliberates the key challenges as well as technological innovations that facilitate the enhancement of sporting performance. The readers are expected to gain an insightful view on the current trends, issues, mitigating factors, technological innovations as well as proposed solutions.¿

People are constantly being asked to stretch-in too many directions and for too long. ELASTIC helps you understand what's happening and explore practical strategies to build "stretchiness" in yourself and with others.

Vanessa McCarthy is the director and creator of Valid8ed(TM)️ and Prickly2sweet(TM)️ and she shares her expertise in this vocational assessment guide.

Covering major thematic groups, yet open to other relevant topics: Organizational Behavior, Innovation, Marketing Management, Financial Management and Accounting, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Green Business. The year 2020 theme of book and conference is "Transforming Sustainable Business In The Era Of Society 5.0".

Après des années d'instabilité politique et de crise sanitaire chronique, la Somalie est aujourd'hui une nation pleine d'espoir qui dispose d'un bon point de départ, des élections démocratiques à l'éradication de la polio. Contrairement au vieillissement de la population en Europe et à l'augmentation des familles pratiquant l'automédication en Afrique, le secteur de la santé en Somalie a été gravement endommagé par la crise du personnel de santé, la fuite des cerveaux des professionnels de la santé et l'incompétence des travailleurs de la santé. Les stratégies du gouvernement en matière de recrutement et de fidélisation du personnel de santé constituent un autre défi majeur qu'il convient de mesurer et auquel il faut accorder une grande priorité. Depuis le coup d'État sans effusion de sang de 1969, l'armée était le principal consommateur de dépenses publiques. Aujourd'hui, le système fédéral contemporain du pays est resté en tête des dépenses militaires et de la sécurité. Bien sûr, le mécanisme de défense et le rôle de l'armée sont importants pour la sécurité, mais les situations malsaines font également partie de l'insécurité.

Succeed in life with or without a degree, a book for anyone who wants to succeed in life despite their level of education.In a job market where recruiters are mostly interested in highly qualified profiles, one has the right to wonder if one can succeed in the professional world without a degree. School, which is the royal road to acquire skills through quality training, does not suit everyone. Its knowledge acquisition requirements are not adapted to everyone. Diplomas open the doors to the world of work and the offers mention the criteria that one must have in one's baggage. However, this is not the only way to get there. It seems that getting a degree is not the only way to succeed because many people have not had the chance to go far in their studies. Some had to stop because of lack of means and others because of dropping out of school. There are people with a creative spirit in specific sectors of activity. One can create a company and develop it without being a graduate of prestigious schools because social success is important for everyone.

Are you ready to embrace your inner innovator and take your business to the next level? Look no further than "The Destined Innovator". This comprehensive guide teaches you how to create a culture of innovation within your organization, generate and evaluate new ideas, and implement them effectively. You'll learn practical strategies for encouraging risk-taking and experimentation, providing resources and support for innovation, and fostering collaboration and idea-sharing. Plus, you'll discover techniques for evaluating the potential of different ideas and making informed decisions about which ones to pursue. "The Destined Innovator" is your roadmap to success in a rapidly-changing business world. Get your copy today and start your journey toward becoming a destined innovator.