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A well-paid executive feels trapped in her very respected but unsatisfying job. A startup founder has paying customers, but knows that unless he "fires" them and pivots the business, his startup won't make it. A senior government planner is tasked with undoing the nation's reliance on outdated infrastructure. These are all examples of individuals stuck in a Local Maximum; we've reached a peak, but not the one that fulfills the highest potential. In order to move up in our pursuits, we must first move back down.

Prepare for the Society of Acturies Corporate Finance and ERM Foundations Exam with this comprehensive study guide, designed to help you achieve the following learning objectives: Understand the Relationship Between Corporate Finance Decisions and Business Objectives: Explore financial strategies aligned with business goals. Examine the role of corporate finance in key decisions. Learn how these decisions impact growth, profitability, and shareholder value. Evaluate Organizational Performance Through Financial Reports: Gain insight into financial statement analysis techniques. Interpret key...

In the long run, economies grow. Over the shorter-term business cycle, economic activity contracts and expands. From Main Street to Wall Street examines both the long-run relation between economic growth and stock returns and the shorter-term business-cycle relation. It examines the complex relationship between the economy and the stock market, and guides listeners through the fascinating interaction between economic activity and financial markets.

"Selling your winners and holding your losers is like cutting the flowers and watering the woods." - Peter Lynch Investors lose their potential fortunes in the stock market because of wrong selling. Understanding this is critical. You might have wondered why brokers make more ‘Buy’ recommendations than ‘Sell’ recommendations. Because Selling in the stock market is riskier, hard, requires strategy, and is an art. But you are going to realize real profits only when you sell successfully. Until then, it’s just paper gains, subject to the market’s unpredictable ups and downs. ...

Cyber Intelligence-Driven Risk provides a solution to one of the most pressing issues that executives and risk managers face: How can we weave information security into our business decisions to minimize overall business risk?

You're about to discover crucial information about Bitcoin. Millions of people have made the jump into the cryptocurrency world, and it is only growing each and every day. It can be overwhelming if you are looking into taking the plunge because of all the various options and misinformation out there. You also need to understand the risks and benefits of using Bitcoin because people begin without even considering many of the important factors.

The concept is simple. You get someone with a big mailing list, a super affiliate, to promote your product, and you give them a commission on sales. What's not simple is saying the right things to make the super affiliate pick you instead of one of the other hundred people begging for his/her attention. If you diligently implement what you learn in this book, you literally could be in front of a million warm prospects in the next 90 days. This book is a time-tested, exact treatise on what to do and not to do to land powerful JV partners.

Exit Like a Winner is designed to help business owners determine both when to sell and how to sell their companies. It's intellectual, emotional, and intertwined with storytelling, and chock full of wisdom. The author is authentic, vulnerable, and shares and inspires with his personal story. You will be smarter and wiser after reading this book and maybe even face areas of your life you've been in denial about for years.

Explore the digital transformation of Private Equity (PE) with "Digital Private Equity: A Comprehensive Guide to PETech: AI, Crypto, and What Next!" by Mohamad Chahine. This essential read offers a deep dive into the convergence of technology and private equity – whether at Parent or OpCo levels, unveiling the critical role of digital innovations such as AI and Cryptocurrency in reshaping investment strategies and operational efficiencies. Chahine, leveraging over two decades of experience in strategic investment and operational value creation, guides readers through the complexities and ...

In his most practical book to date, financial expert and investment advisor James Rickards shows how and why our financial markets are being artificially inflated and what smart investors can do to protect their assets. What goes up must come down. As any student of financial history knows, the dizzying heights of the stock market can't continue indefinitely. In turbulent times, the elites are prepared but what should the average investor do? James Rickards lays out the true risks to our financial system and offers invaluable advice on how best to weather the storm.

The process of raising money is not for the fainthearted. This audiobook dives deep into all the attributes that investors typically cite as reasons they pass on potential investments. They will tell you, "You are not ready, stay in touch" instead of the real reasons. By understanding the process and using these tools, you can quickly reach a successful conclusion to a term sheet.

Over and over again, investors and agents fall into the trap of overvaluing or undervaluing a property. Investor and valuation expert Suhail Tayeb will guide you through his researched and tested 25 steps to accurate property valuation so you can avoid making costly and embarrassing mistakes!

Know how your company can accelerate growth by not only tapping into new growth vectors, but also by adapting its organization, culture, and processes.

In Anticipate Failure, Lak Ananth—CEO of global venture capital firm Next47—describes the most common patterns of failure in innovation. He starts with the premise that building a business based on innovation is a perilous endeavor, and failures big and small are always around the corner. Ananth then dives into instances of failures, guiding the listener to understand root causes. Finally, he provides listeners with insights and coaching that will enable them not just to avoid failure, but to anticipate it and then get through it on the way to success.

Imagine trying to pay for coffee with Bitcoin, but you're not sure if you're getting a fair trade. Or perhaps, you've just overheard a friend talking excitedly about their Bitcoin investments, leaving you puzzled and a bit left out. Maybe you've even attempted to read up on Bitcoin, only to find yourself lost in a sea of jargon and complex explanations. It's not your fault—today's fast-paced, tech-heavy world can make Bitcoin seem more like a mystery than a real opportunity. For many, the challenge doesn't stop at understanding; it's about truly integrating this revolutionary currency ...

Unlock the power of shareholder capitalism -- a system that transcends zero-sum games and Wall Street stereotypes. In its essence, shareholder capitalism enables mutually beneficial trade, a concept ingrained in our human history for over 300,000 years. This approach fosters specialization, fuels innovation, and propels economic growth.

Wall Street lawyer Norm Champ spent nearly 20 years dealing with the SEC on behalf of his clients and as an industry representative working to educate the agency about hedge funds. Believing he could help reform the deeply flawed agency, Champ left his career in the private sector and joined the SEC. In Going Public, Champ presents a rare insider's look at how the SEC operates and explains exactly how the agency impacts the overall economic health of the country.

A medida que cada nueva generación de emprendedores emerge, existe un renovado interés en cómo se unen los acuerdos de capital de riesgo. Sin embargo, realmente no hay una guía definitiva para los acuerdos de capital de riesgo. Nadie entiende esto mejor que los autores Brad Feld y Jason Mendelson. Durante más de diecisiete años, han estado involucrados en cientos de financiamientos de capital de riesgo, y ahora, con Venture Deals, comparten sus experiencias en este campo con usted.

The Ultimate Business Credit Blueprint: Proven Steps to Elevate Your Business Credit Score Unlock the full potential of your business with "The Ultimate Business Credit Blueprint," the definitive guide for entrepreneurs, business owners, and financial managers seeking to elevate their business credit scores. Authored by renowned business expert Gerald Lacey, this comprehensive ebook offers a step-by-step approach to mastering the art of business credit. **Why This Book is Essential for Your Business:** - **Comprehensive Strategies:** Learn how business credit scores are calculated, the key ...

Paul Owhadi’s improbable entrepreneurial journey began as a first-generation immigrant coming to America with just a few hundred dollars in his pocket. Having learned a remarkable level of self-reliance, as a child sent to a French boarding school at age four, he was educated in London—and then headed to New York City and a whole new life. After an education and a career in urban planning and city management—one of the youngest city managers in the country—he excelled at creating and transforming cities for the betterment of its people.