Take a stroll through one of those remainder-bin Giant Book Sale stores – the ones that come and go in burnt-out retail locations all over the country – and you can’t miss the creaking stacks ... Read More »
May 13, 2004
After three years of frenzied growth, sales of computers and new software will slow somewhat in 1997, observers say, as the market for personal computers matures, and consumers play catch-up with a flurry of recent ... Read More »
May 13, 2004
For any business to run smoothly, both sides have to co-operate like partners in a relationship: respect, consideration, and communication become key components of the union. The computer book business requires a similar approach, as ... Read More »
May 13, 2004
During the economic boom of the 1990s, business books enjoyed dramatic growth. But now that the economy is shrinking, so are sales. Having fed consumers a steady diet of e-commerce titles, publishers are shifting gears, ... Read More »
May 13, 2004 | Filed under: Book news
Greig Clark, founder of College Pro PaintersA venture capitalist and a contributing editor to Profit magazine, Clark finds his greatest inspiration from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, by ... Read More »
May 13, 2004
David Chilton, author of The Wealthy BarberA New Brand World: Eight Principles for Achieving Brand Leadership in the 21st Century, Scott Bedbury, Stephen Fellichell (contributor) Penguin/Viking, $35.99 hc 2002A former senior vice-president of marketing at ... Read More »
May 13, 2004 | Filed under: Bookselling
With a new millennium upon us, and sweeping changes affecting global, national, and local economies – not to mention our personal and professional lives – it’s difficult to predict which books will be most in ... Read More »
Anyone connected with selling business books knows that the past three years have been tough. Consumer demand has slackened considerably since stocks began their downward slide in 2000. Across the country, many booksellers have responded ... Read More »
May 13, 2004
For many people, owning their own small business is a lifelong dream. And for those who act on their dreams, publishers have produced a wealth of useful guides. Jane Cooney, of Toronto’s Books for Business, ... Read More »
May 13, 2004
The recent spate of corporate accounting scandals has focused new attention on leadership in business, ethics, and corporate governance. What makes a good CEO? How do companies succeed? What should be the role of the ... Read More »
May 13, 2004
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