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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Government Contracts
Par John C. Lauderdale. 2009
Inside strategies and tips for small businesses seeking government business This guide takes the small business owner through the different…
vehicles of the government procurement process, showing how the government selects a contract winner. It goes step-by-step from registration through the bidding process and beyond. And while the book is weighted to federal contracts, there is plenty of coverage on winning state and local contracts as well. • In 2006, small businesses won $77 billion in federal contracts • Slow economy forcing small businesses to procure more contracts, at all levels of government • Inside strategies and tips: a vast majority of small business owners know nothing about getting government contractsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales Of Extraordinary Women (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls #1)
Par Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo, Rebel Girls. 2011
A contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the stories of 100 heroic…
women. Readers will rule ancient Egypt with Cleopatra, make groundbreaking discoveries with Marie Curie, fly through the sky with Amelia Earhart, and defy gravity with Simone Biles. Illustrated by 60 female artists from every corner of the globe, this is the most funded original book in the history of crowdfunding.Plus, scannable codes inside unlock audio stories from the Rebel Girls app!The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Real Estate Agent, 2E
Par Marilyn Sullivan. 2006
Getting infrom the ground floor to the attic! The incredible growth of the real estate market over the past few…
years has more and more people looking to change jobs and get in on the action. Fully revised and updatedand written by a highly regarded real estate broker, author, and lawyerthis book covers everything from whether or not real estate sales is the right career move to how to master the skills necessary to be successful. Includes a consideration of the pros and cons of a career in real estate sales, as well as hints for taking the exam and getting licensed Updated information on websites, technology, and newly-popular discounted fee structure Provides easy-to-follow, customizable business metricsLook I'm an Ecologist (Look! I'm Learning)
Par Dk. 2021
Twenty step-by-step eco-projects for budding preschool ecologists!Calling all mini eco-warriors and their parents! This fun and exciting book is filled…
with nature-themed eco-projects for kids. It's a gentle introduction to topical issues in the world today, like climate change, conservation and recycling - ideal for curious kids who want to make a difference.Look, I'm an Ecologist allows young readers to do what they do best: imagine, create, learn, problem-solve, and play their way to a greener planet. Inside you'll find:- A wide range of activities with an environmental focus is supported by simple information, so young readers understand the issues faced by our planet in a play-based, hands-on and child-friendly context.- Easy-to-find and internationally available materials and resources.- Projects designed to be shared and enjoyed by children and parents or carers.- Visual step-by-step instructions allow young children to access every part of the activity - from set-up to sensory exploration and conclusion, making them actively responsible for their learning. - An expertly written book by environmentalist and zoo learning manager Cathriona Hickey, who has vast experience in communicating science and ecology topics to young children.This charming arts and crafts book for kids will help them discover that they already have what they need to become an ecologist: a curious mind, unlimited imagination and super senses! Little ones can explore a wide range of projects, including building a bird feeder, making compost, painting pebbles, weaving a spider's web, growing plants and even building a model of a rockpool!The practical activities support preschool and kindergarten curriculums with clear pictures and easy-to-follow instructions. This nature book for kids will show them how fun it is to be green and use their senses to explore the natural world!DK's Look! I'm Learning series of exciting and educational STEM books, focusing on the sensory experience of practical learning and play and finding science in everyday activities. Hands-on learning experiences tap straight into kids' insatiable curiosity and sense of wonder. Try the other titles in the series next, including Look I'm A Cook, Look I'm A Maths Wizard, and Look I'm An Engineer.In the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression, a new sector has blossomed: the virtual work world.…
It's an oasis of sorts, one brimming with unfilled jobs. Elance.com is one of the largest and fastest-growing portals that connects freelancers who need work to businesses that need flexible, cost-effective workers in areas such as software development, creative and marketing, administration, writing and editing, engineering, accounting, legal, and more. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Elance holds the key to business growth in the global age, for freelancers and employers alike. Through its step-by-step, illustrated advice, readers learn how to: Get started and register with Elance. Develop a contractor profile that stands out and sells their services. Win clients through targeted pitches and top-notch proposals. Find and attract the best contractors with advanced search tools and a well-done client profile. Write clear job postings quickly and easily. Use Elance's tools to manage projects efficiently. Negotiate deals and project agreements that protect both contractor and employer. Manage earnings and expenditures using Elance's account pages. Develop best practices using example and template profiles, proposals, and job postings.The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Interview Questions And Answers
Par Sharon McDonnell. 2005
&“When can you start?&” Giving compelling answers to interview questions can make the difference between winning a job and unemployment. The…
Pocket Idiot&’s Guide® to Interview Questions and Answers will arm you with answers to the 150 toughest interview questions. Whether you read the book cover-to-cover to prepare for an initial interview or uses it as a last-minute reference on the way to a final interview, you will be prepared to offer clear, concise, and thoughtful answers. You&’ll also learn what questions to ask your interviewer to help you figure out if the job is right for you. • Pocket size gives you easy-to-access information to prepare for an interview. • Helps you understand what information interviewers are really trying to uncover with their questions.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Teaching Music on Your Own
Par Karen Berger. 2010
A pitch-perfect resource that will be a number-one hit with music instructors The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Teaching Music on…
Your Own offers prospective teachers-and existing ones-all of the tools they need to start and run a profitable, respected studio. The comprehensive guide covers every aspect of running a studio, including: • Setting up a studio • Lessons in the home versus traveling to students • Advertising and marketing • Fee schedules and basic pricing principles • Student relations • Using computer games and programs in the studioThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Personal Financial Planner
Par John P. Napolitano. 2007
Building a successful career in a red-hot field. Financial planning is one of the fastest growing careers in America today.…
Written by a veteran certified financial planning expert, this invaluable book tells aspiring and new CFPs everything you need to know about the certification process, setting up private practice, self-marketing techniques, client management and expansion, and much more. —Includes a comprehensive resource sectionDon't Retire, REWIRE!, 3E: 5 Steps to Fulfilling Work That Fuels Your Passion, Suits Your Personality, and
Par Jeri Sedlar, Rick Miners. 2018
It's time to rethink retirement! Working past "normal" retirement age is one of the fastest growing trends in America. Today's…
Boomers don't want to slow down, and many of them can't afford to! They want meaningful work that fuels their passion, suits their personality, and fills their pockets. In a word, they want to REWIRE! Don't Retire, REWIRE! Third Edition helps those new to retirement, and those approaching it, channel their energy and experience into new possibilities that can be financially and personally rewarding--whether it's a part-time job, volunteer work, or even a next career. Inside you'll find lots of practical advice and plenty of real-life stories from retirees who have successfully made the transition. You'll discover the motivational drivers you never knew you had, then you'll learn how to use them to achieve a fun, purposeful, and financially-sound future--at work or at play!Develop your business or career with the pre-eminent professional network Most people who are new to LinkedIn don't intuitively recognize…
the potential of the site when it comes to promoting a business, finding a job/project (or being found for one), or raising money for a business venture. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to LinkedIn goes beyond the usual "how to set up and account" and "create a profile" to help readers become LinkedIn super-users and get the most out of the website based on their individual goals. The book provides new users with clear and detailed guidance on: • Filling out the various parts of the LinkedIn profile, customizing it to meet specific professional goals • The right and wrongs ways of doing things on LinkedIn-especially helpful to those used to Facebook• Finding the right people, making the right introductions, and growing and managing networks • Finding and communicating with LinkedIn Groups to help achieve individual business goals • Specific suggestions for using LinkedIn to find a job, market a business, raise capital, and increase salesThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Government Jobs
Par The Partnership for Public Svc. 2010
Bail yourself out with employment opportunities In these turbulent times when private corporations are in trouble, the employer that seems…
to be offering the most stable employment opportunities is the public sector. With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Getting Government Jobs, readers will learn how to navigate the government application process to find stable employment opportunities available from county municipalities as well as state and federal agencies. • Includes advice on drafting resumes suited to the specific requirements of the hiring agency • How to complete the appropriate application most effectively • Methods of marketing an applicant's skills in the government sector • Search tools for government job websitesDK Essential Managers: Writing Your Resume (DK Essential Managers)
Par Robert Heller, Simon Howard. 1999
Learn all you need to know about creating and using a resumé successfully, from summarizing your achievements to targeting potential…
companies and replying to job advertisements. Writing Your Resumé not only shows you how to decide on your career objectives, but also provides practical techniques for selecting and presenting information and creating the right impression. Power tips help you to develop first-class presentation skills that will dramatically improve your resumé&’s chance of standing out from the competition. The book&’s author, Simon Howard, has quite a resumé himself. He wrote a column in the Sunday Times for over a decade, served as director of global recruiting firm Armstrong Craven for eight years, and founded his own company, Work Communications, in 2000. This guide book is part of Dorling Kindersley&’s Essential Managers series. Experienced and novice managers alike can benefit from these compact guides. The topics are relevant to every work environment, from large corporations to small businesses. Concise treatments of dozens of business techniques, skills, methods, and problems are presented with hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams. It is the most exciting and accessible approach to business and self-improvement available.This book offers support and guidance to sexuality professionals who are looking at different strategies to progress their careers, accounting…
for all the diverse jobs they can take on or create.Bringing together contributions from the field of sexology, business, and marriage and family therapy, James C. Wadley combines elements of sexuality, business development, and entrepreneurship to help therapists consider their professional options. Chapters address topics such how to navigate consultative opportunities in sex education, clinical work, counseling, coaching, supervision, research, non-profit and for-profit entities, volunteer experiences, and in academic settings. Professional contributions offer practical advice as well as personal reflections, with insights ranging from obtaining consultative positions, to starting one’s own business, and using social media effectively.Sexuality educators, counselors, therapists, healers, advocates, activists, researchers, policy makers, workers, and other consultants will find this book invaluable when navigating new ideas and professional paths they can take within the field.Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women (Rebel Girls Minis)
Par Rebel Girls. 2020
Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women celebrates the incredible and inspiring stories of 25 women leaders in politics,…
business, sports, activism, and more, all written in fairy tale form. It is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series.Reach for new heights with Vice President Kamala Harris. Organize voter registration with Stacey Abrams. Spread messages of kindness with Lady Gaga. And captain a team of Olympic gymnasts with Aly Raisman.This collection of 25 stories includes the most beloved stories of leadership from the first three volumes of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. And also features 11 brand new tales of women&’s activism, bravery, and vision.Rebel Girls Lead celebrates the leadership of women from Michelle Obama to Malala Yousafzai. It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Job Interview, 3rd Edition
Par Marc Dorio. 2009
How to ace an interview in today&’s competitive job market. Career human resources expert Marc Dorio knows how the system…
works and how it has changed with the advent of Internet interviews, video conferences, and electronic resumés. In this new edition, he teaches job seekers how to respond to obscure, difficult questions; research salary ranges and negotiate; pull together a resumé package; present their skill set and experience to best effect; follow up after the usual &“thank you&” note; and dozens of other inside tips. • From a human resources expert. • Strong sales record for past editions. • Most current information available. • Specific details about each step in the process.Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls #2)
Par Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo, Rebel Girls. 2020
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThis sequel to the sensational New York Times bestseller, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, showcases…
100 brand-new bedtime stories of incredible women throughout history and around the world.In this book, readers will embark on an empowering journey through 100 new bedtime stories, featuring the adventures of extraordinary women through the ages, such as:Agatha Christie, WriterAngela Merkel, ChancellorAudrey Hepburn, ActressBeyoncé, Singer, Songwriter, and BusinesswomanGeorgia O'Keeffe, PainterKatherine Johnson, Computer ScientistMadam C. J. Walker, BusinesswomanMadonna, Singer, Songwriter, and BusinesswomanOprah Winfrey, TV Host, Actress, and BusinesswomanSojourner Truth, ActivistThe unique narrative style of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls transforms each biography into a fairytale, filling readers with wonder and a burning curiosity to know more about each hero.After the release of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, the passionate community of supporters, spanning 70+ countries, wrote in to suggest the Rebel Girls who inspired them. As a result, the stories in Volume 2 are entirely crowd-sourced and boasts a brand-new graphic design, a glossary, and full-page, full-color portraits of each subject, created by the best female artists of our time.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Property Manager
Par Lisa Iannucci, Melissa Prandi. 2009
Invaluable advice for property managers-and how to keep an eye on the prize Property managers often lose sight of advancing…
their careers because they get buried in the details of labor-intensive, day–to–day management. This guide helps the harried professional keep priorities straight with: advice on education, certifications and licenses; an overview of property management skills; information about regulations, finances, taxes, safety codes; advice on time management, prioritizing duties, and supervising staff; and how to start a property management business. • Author is an experience certified Property Manager • Easy, accessible, jargon-free style • Concrete advice about everything from emergencies to boiler maintenance to building financesDK Essential Managers: Managing Your Career (DK Essential Managers)
Par Rebecca Tee. 2002
If you don&’t control your career, your career controls you. The ability to maintain a dynamic career path and develop…
a portfolio of skills and achievements is a must for managers. Managing Your Career shows you how to build on past experience and maximize opportunities to achieve success and fulfillment in your working life. From reviewing your current situation to exploring career options, monitoring development, and handling crises and change, all the key aspects of effective career planning are covered. With 101 practical tips scattered throughout, and self-assessment exercises that enable you to evaluate how well you have managed your career to date, this is an invaluable pocket reference for every ambitious manager. DK's bestselling Essential Managers books are ideal for managers at every level. These concise references demonstrate the techniques and skills that are useful in any work environment, making this series the most accessible single-subject business guides on the market.Rebel Girls Awesome Entrepreneurs: 25 Tales of Women Building Businesses (Rebel Girls Minis)
Par Rebel Girls, Sandra Oh Lin. 2022
Rebel Girls Awesome Entrepreneurs: 25 Tales of Women Building Businesses showcases influential CEOs, entrepreneurs, founders, and investors who have used…
their creativity and ingenuity to develop clever ideas, launch new products, build businesses, disrupt industries, support others, and invest in the future. It is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series.Learn how Aileen Lee went from selling tie-dye T-shirts at school to becoming an angel investor. Discover the magic of molecules with Nobel Prize-winning scientist and entrepreneur Jennifer Doudna. And sip on sweet lemonade while saving honeybees with founder Mikaila Ulmer.This collection of 25 stories follows in the footsteps of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.Rebel Girls Awesome Entrepreneurs celebrates powerful entrepreneurs and investors from Madam C.J. Walker to Belinda Wong. It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.Unlock bonus audio stories of some of the extraordinary women and girls featured in this book on the Rebel Girls app. Whenever you come across a bookmark icon on the page, scan the QR code, and you&’ll be whisked away on an audio adventure! You&’ll also discover 100+ creative activities and stories of even more trailblazing women on the app.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Professional Speaker
Par Thomas A. Lisk. 2008
Get the gift of gab. In this guide, readers will find indispensable information on how to pursue public speaking as…
a full- or part-time career. Written by a 30-year veteran public speaker and bureau chief, this book shares details, advice, and insider tips on how to prosper in this highly competitive and lucrative field. Expert author in a rapidly growing field Contains inside tips on every aspect of speaking professionally Clear and practical information about how to set up a professional speakers business and promote it Suggestions for extra goods and services for additional revenue Features event planning and organizing strategies and instructive anecdotes from the field