Get a financial life : personal finance in your twenties and thirties

by Beth Kobliner. First published in 1996, this book helped define the financial consciousness of a generation. The entire book has now been updated with late-breaking information to address dramatic financial developments such as Roth IRAs, student loan deductibility, and the rising impact of the Internet. (Check Catalog)

Legal forms for starting & running a small business

by Fred Steingold. Like most small business owners, you probably can't afford to hire a lawyer to draft the legal documents you need in the course of your day-to-day business. However, there is an affordable solution: Legal Forms for Starting #38; Running a Small Business. Whether hiring employees, buying a business or real estate, leasing commercial space or borrowing money, this has all the forms, on both CD-Rom and as tear-outs, an entrepreneur needs to get the job done. The 5th edition is updated with the latest legal documents, contracts and other forms. Includes all the information and instructions you need to complete and use your forms effectively. (Check catalog)

A gift to my children : a father's lessons for life and investing

by Jim Rogers. The must-have book on life and investing for the next generation--from maverick investor and bestselling author Rogers. (Check Catalog)

Identifying and managing project risk : essential tools for failure-proofing your project

by Tom Kendrick. Fully updated and revised to reflect the latest Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R) Guide), this essential resource provides clear-cut methods to implement at any organization and for any size or type of project. Identifying and Managing Project Risk takes you step-by-step through every phase of a project, providing real-life examples and tips to illustrate key principles in project risk analysis. (Check catalog)

The foreclosure survival guide : keep your house or walk away with money in your pocket

by Stephen Elias. Bankruptcy attorney Elias targets the estimated two million American homeowners who are currently in default on their mortgages. Elias explains how foreclosure works, what options there may be for keeping a home when in default, and what to do when that is not possible. He includes instruction on negotiating a workout with a lender as well as chapters on how to use bankruptcy to avoid foreclosure. Elias's section on fighting foreclosure in the courts helps readers understand the circumstances in which they may be able to delay or stop a foreclosure action. The appendixes provide summaries of each state's foreclosure laws, a glossary, and information on finding and working with lawyers and bankruptcy petition preparers.  (Check Catalog)

Mindful economics : how the U.S. economy works, why it matters, and how it could be different

by Joel Magnuson. Magnuson (economics, Portland State Univ. & Portland Community Coll.) presents an intriguing perspective on the U.S. economy by describing the American capitalist system and its key institutions and economic issues, covering the most important consequences of the system and, finally, offering alternatives. His overview of the history and background of the U.S. economic system is thorough, including the development of capitalism, the U.S. financial system and Federal Reserve banks, the stock market, the structure of corporations, and international economic relations. (Check Catalog)

Smart policies for workplace technologies : email, blogs, cell phones & more

by Lisa Guerin. Make your workplace safe for technologyAre your company's employees posting trade secrets on a personal blog, sending harassing email, running online auctions from work, or texting while driving on company business? Along with instant communication, higher productivity, and cost savings, advances in workplace technology can also bring legal exposure. To protect your company, you need to develop clear, specific policies-or update the policies you already have to cover the latest tech developments.Smart Policies for Workplace Technologies provides everything you need to adopt effective rules for employee use of:emailthe Internetinstant messagingcell and camera phonessmartphones and PDAsPacked with sample policies (provided on CD-ROM), practical advice, and real-world examples, Smart Policies for Workplace Technologies will help you make your workplace safe for technology. (Check Catalog)

Building an import/export business

by Kenneth D. Weiss. An international trade consultant offers tips and instructions for every aspect of an import or export business, including government regulations, tax laws, customs requirements, and shipping procedures. Weiss describes strategies for using the Internet to reduce costs and develop a targeted customer base, and tells how to prepare a business plan, address security concerns, and take advantage of NAFTA and other trade pacts. The fourth edition updates website addresses and adds appendices on avoiding scams and selling to retail stores.  (Check catalog)