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Books:

  • Buffettology
    BUFFETTOLOGY by Mary Buffett and David Clark
    Order Now    		 BUFFETTOLOGY by Mary Buffett and David Clark examines Buffett's methods for valuing companies and selecting stocks--it even encourages you to buy a calculator and work through the valuation formulas that Buffett uses when researching companies to buy. The book not only serves as a useful guide to understanding how Buffett invests, it's an excellent primer to investing in stocks, whether you plan to become a Buffettologist or not.

  • The Warren Buffett Way
    THE WARREN BUFFETT WAY by Robert G. Hagstrom, Jr
    Order Now    		 THE WARREN BUFFETT WAY by Robert G. Hagstrom, Jr. Investment Strategies of the World's Greatest Investor.

  • Made in America: My Story
    Made in America: My Story Sam Walton
    Order Now    		 MADE IN AMERICA: MY STORY by Sam Walton. Meet a genuine American folk hero cut from the homespun cloth of America's heartland: Sam Walton, who turned a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world.

  • The Book of Entrepreneurs' Wisdom: Classic Writings by Legendary Entrepreneurs
    The Book of Entrepreneurs' Wisdom
    Order Now    		 THE BOOK OF ENTREPRENEURS' WISDOM by Peter Krass (Editor). Offering timeless wisdom from the most successful entrepreneurs ever, this is must reading for anyone looking to join the venerable rank of these gunslingers, explorers, pioneers, and thrill seekers.

  • The Great Game of Business
    Great Game
    Order Now    		 THE GREAT GAME OF BUSINESS by Jack Stack. He didn't know how to "manage" a company, but Jack Stack did know about the principal of athletic competition and democracy: keeping score, having fun, playing fair, providing choice, and having a voice. With these principals he created his own style of management -- open-book management.

  • The Design of Sites

    Order Now    		 THE DESIGN OF SITES by Douglas K. van Duyne. This book distills the principles and best practices that make sites enjoyable to visit and a huge asset to the organizations they serve. It will help you focus on the needs and expectations of your customers and give you the tools you need to create a satisfying and effective website.

  • Creating Web Pages for Dummies

    Order Now    		 CREATING WEB PAGES FOR DUMMIES by Bud E. Smith and Arthur Bebak. This book covers the essentials of building a series of web pages and getting them up for public consumption. Publishing services, page-design software, and the bare essentials of HTML are covered, as are the special considerations of publishing for WebTV and dealing with diverse browser types.

  • Learning Web Design

    Order Now    		 LEARNING WEB DESIGN by Jennifer Niederst. A guide for beginners to the art of learning Web design. Includes tips on what to do and what not to do, with a tutorial on building usable Web sites that covers information design, interface design, and navigation systems. Also covers HTML basics, images, and the use of software to enhance Web pages.

  • The SEO Book

    Order Now    		 THE SEO BOOK by Aaron Wall. The search engine industry changes every year, and some search engines change many times every month. For that reason its hard to go through the entire publishing process and still have a relevant and current physical book about search engine optimization. This eBook on Search Engine Marketing is updated daily and never outdated!

  • Net Words: Creating High-Impact Online Copy

    Order Now    		 NET WORDS by Nick Usborne. In Net Words, emarketing guru Nick Usborne introduces you to a revolutionary copy-centered approach to online marketing. He explains what works and what doesn't and shows you how to create copy for websites, enewsletters, and email campaigns guaranteed to attract customers and hold their attention, differentiate your business from its competitors online, dramatically increase sales from your site, build customer loyalty, and breathe new life into your customer services.

  • eBay in 30 Pages or Less

    Order Now    		 EBAY IN 30 PAGES OR LESS by Timesaver Books. If you’re new to eBay, then this short, easy to follow guide is for you. This book covers everything you need to know to be a confident buyer and seller on the world’s largest online auction house. It teaches you how to register as an eBay user, navigate through the different sections of the website, and find what you’re looking for. It also provides you with valuable tips and tricks, as well as important information on etiquette for dealing with buyers and sellers that usually only experience would bring. Also included is a section on fraud, including the different types of fraud, and how to avoid them.

  • Starting an eBay Business for Dummies

    Order Now    		 STARTING AN EBAY BUSINESS FOR DUMMIES by Marsha Collier. This is the book eBay entrepreneurs have been dying to have--all the tips and tricks of turning eBay trading into a full-time job are here. Covers the essentials an eBay user or budding entrepreneur needs to start a money-making venture by trading on eBay.

  • The Official Ebay Guide to Buying, Selling and Collecting Just About Anything

    Order Now    		 THE OFFICIAL EBAY GUIDE by Laura Fisher Kaiser and Michael B. Kaiser. The Official eBay™ Guide is the only authorized book that shows you how to buy smart, be a savvy seller, and find the great stuff. Top eBaysians, Ambassadors, Power Sellers, and eBay employees lend advice and share secrets for success. Packed with invaluable resources, information, and practical tips, The Official eBay™ Guide also features entertaining stories about the millions of people who make up the eBay community.

  • Franchising for Dummies
    Franchising For Dummies
    Order Now    		 FRANCHISING FOR DUMMIES by Michael Seid. If you're interested in opening a franchise, let Dave Thomas and Michael Seid explain the ins and outs before you sign on the dotted line. From finding the right franchisor to setting up a smooth-running operation, they walk you through the sometimes bewildering choices you face -- and show you step by step how to succeed.

  • The Way to the Top: The Best Business Advice I Ever Received

    Order Now    		 Acknowledging that "you can’t know it all," tough-minded businessman and recent television star Trump asked more than 100 successful businesspeople to tell him "the best business advice they have ever received." His newest volume compiles their responses into easily digestible tidbits that range from the realistically prescient ("The sun doesn’t shine forever," from Barbara Berger, president of Food City Markets) to the stoically practical ("Don’t confuse efforts with results," Thomas J. Barrack, CEO of Colony Capital).


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Business Software:
  • Microsoft Office
    Microsoft Office
    Order Now    		 Currently the most widely used and accepted office software package. Offers an array of powerful tools for word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, presentations, organization, and much more.

  • PeachTree Accounting

    Order Now    		 Peachtree Accounting 2006 is the robust entry-level accounting solution for small businesses transitioning from a manual or personal finance-based system. Packed with all of the essentials, including invoicing and bill paying, as well as many more advanced features, such as powerful reporting, basic inventory, and analysis elements--Peachtree Accounting includes the features you need to make better business decisions.

  • QuickBooks

    Order Now    		 QuickBooks Pro 2006 gives you fast and easy tools to help save time, organize information in one place and manage business finances with confidence. Manage accounting tasks, payroll and routine paperwork quickly and accurately. It's the leading choice for fast and easy financial management. The financial software for a small business!


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