Why take the time for building relationships rath... more

Why take the time for building relationships rather than chasing those hot, new leads? Because youll make more money, consistently, over time... and enjoy doing it!... This is a book for everyone in business and for every type of business.Creating clients for life is a proven way to increase your bottom line. Say good-bye to unpredictable income. Relationship marketing gives you all the control you want and the profits you deserve... in less time. Harness the power and potential of this people-centered approach to build you and your business into the brand of choice.... less

Two guys named Steve, working in a garage, create... more

Two guys named Steve, working in a garage, created a prototype computer designed to be different in a way no one thought possible: It would be easy to use. Those two Steves, one now a billionaire and still at the head of Apple, not only succeeded with that product, but they also broke ground in the business world in ways few thought possible: They proved you could not only have fun at work, but pursuing a capitalist dream could be hip. How did Apple do it? How did it go from making computers that made a difference but not much of a dent in the overall market to creating a device (the iPod) and a music service (iTunes) that has changed the way we buy and experience music? And how did the Macintosh and its successors capture the hearts and minds of computer users so deeply that being a Mac person makes you a member of a special club? Thats what this book is all about.How Apple Inc. Changed the World will inspire students eager to launch a business career or work in the technology sector. Apple has never been afraid to chart its own path, and readers will learn what makes the company tick.... less

Law of International Trade: Cross-Border Commerci... more

Law of International Trade: Cross-Border Commercial Transactions provides readers with a comprehensive and up to date treatment of all key aspects of private international trade law. *Demonstrates to readers how international trade law operates in its political, economic and business contexts and includes analysis of both theoretical and doctrinal issues. *Provides a clear and concise explanation of the theoretical framework and the legal principles which underpin the law against the background of modern trade documentation and export practice. *Incorporates example contractual clauses, forms and diagrams to demonstrate how the law works in practice. *Offers an important treatise of the subject, examining legal complexities in cases and materials. *Sets out summaries of the more significant cases and, where relevant, cases from the EU, Commonwealth and other countries are discussed. *Includes increased coverage of the Vienna Convention on International Sales, and the International Air, Road and Rail Carriage of Goods regimes. *Discusses recent legal developments, including, the Rome I and Rome II Regulations, the final draft UNCITRAL Transport Convention, UK insurance law reform, URR725 and the UCP 600. *Provides footnotes to guide further and more detailed research into key topics. *Discusses latest case-law: Scottish & Newcastle International; Premium Nafta; Lesotho Highlands Development Authority; The Front Comor; Freeport plc; Datec Electronics; The Achilleas; MSC Amsterdam; Stemson; Dadourian; Shamil Bank; The Golden Victory, and many others.... less

This comprehensive textbook uses realistic case e... more

This comprehensive textbook uses realistic case examples, self-tests and plentiful tables and figures to illustrate the principles of work-place behavior. The classic areas of ethics, motivation, conflict and organizational culture are amply covered, while special attention is paid to such current issues as the effects of new technologies on workers, the pitfalls and oppportunities of globalization and multiculturalism, the physical environment of the workplace, and the role perception plays in effective management. A teacher's manual with lecture notes and a test bank is also available.... less