PMP : project management professional exam review guide

by Kim Heldman. A concise, focused study aid aimed at preparing you for PMP certificationThe Project Management Profressional (PMP) certification is the most desired skill in today's IT marketplace and candidates are required to have thousands of hours of PM experience even before taking the PMP exam.As the ideal reading companion to PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Fifth Edition, or any PMP exam prep guide, this focused study tool gives you that extra preparation you need to approach the grueling PMP exam with confidence. More than 120 review questions, two bonus exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable key term database all contribute to your preparation for taking the PMP exam. Works hand in hand with PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Fifth Edition Six chapters correspond to the six domain areas of the PMP exam: initating the project, planning the project, executing the project, monitoring and controlling the project, closing the project, professional and social responsibility Accompanying CD-ROM features a test engine, electronic flashcards, and a searchable PDF of key termsIf you're looking to be as prepared as possible before taking the 200-question, 4-hour PMP exam, then this review guide is a must-read. --Publisher (Check Catalog)

The essential guide to family and medical leave

by Lisa Guerin. A comprehensive reference for families and employers outlines employee rights while explaining how to protect one's business interests, discussing such topics as eligibility, procedural requirements, and legal concerns, in a guide that is complemented by a CD containing key forms and financial planning spreadsheets. --Publisher. (Check Catalog)

Form your own limited liability company.

by Anthony Mancuso. Every new and existing small business owner wants to form an LLC today because it's an easy way to prevent creditors from seizing personal assets to pay off business debts. And forming a limited liability company offers the business owner the best of two business worlds—the personal protection from business debts of a corporation, plus the informality and tax benefits of a partnership or sole proprietorship.Achieving the best of both business worlds can come at quite a cost if LLC status is sought through a hired lawyer. Fortunately, Form Your Own Limited Liability Company provides the step-by-step instructions and forms needed to form an LLC easily in all 50 states, at a huge cost savings. This bestseller covers how to: • choose a valid LLC name • prepare and file articles of organization • create an LLC operating agreement • set up a member-run or manager-run LLC • take care of ongoing legal and tax paperwork —and more.The 6th edition has been carefully revised and updated to reflect the latest changes in state LLC law and related tax law, including state-by-state changes to LLC statutes and state contact information. All needed forms are included on the book's CD-ROM. --Publisher (Check catalog)

The 1-2-3 money plan : the three most important steps to saving and spending smart

by Gregory Karp. Syndicated columnist Karp ("Spending Smart") stresses that after income and other taxes, it is far easier to make a dollar by not spending one than by working for one. He gives simple 1-2-3 instructions on how to assess one's personal financial situation and then provides motivational details on how to spend less and save more. There is also valuable advice on improving one's credit, defending against identity theft, and selecting appropriate savings and investment vehicles. Karp's clear, balanced guide, useful for most readers, is highly recommended. --Library Journal. (Check catalog)

The end of work as you know it : 8 strategies to redefine work on your own terms

by Milo Sindell. The Sindells (coauthors of Sink or Swim) explore why employees feel disengaged from their work and offer tips for creating greater alignment between who you are and the work you do. The authors are clear-eyed about why so much work feels meaningless ("How does creating a PowerPoint presentation on this quarter's revenues... make a difference in the world?"); they stress that workers must see their jobs as an opportunity for professional and personal growth-not just a paycheck-and provide eight strategies to that end: sharing expertise, initiating change, demanding autonomy, creating meaning, sparking creativity, seizing recognition, maintaining balance and building legacy. Each strategy is accompanied by analysis, an illustrative case study, guidance on when to apply it and advice on what will be gained. The book's emphasis on the work-life balance, the necessity of deriving professional fulfillment from work and clear, cogent tips on defining and achieving career goals will help employees at all levels reap personal rewards in the workplace. --Publisher's Weekly (Check catalog)

The flaw of averages : why we underestimate risk in the face of uncertainty

by Sam L. Savage. “Statistical uncertainties are pervasive in decisions we make every day in business, government, and our personal lives. Sam Savage’s lively and engaging book gives any interested reader the insight and the tools to deal effectively with those uncertainties. I highly recommend The Flaw of Averages.”—William J. Perry, Former U.S. Secretary of Defense
“Enterprise analysis under uncertainty has long been an academic ideal. . . . In this profound and entertaining book, Professor Savage shows how to make all this practical, practicable, and comprehensible.”—­Harry Markowitz, Nobel Laureate in Economics (Check Catalog)

The legal guide for starting & running a small business

by Fred S. Steingold. Over 600,000 new businesses open each year, nearly all of which are small businesses. These small business owners are likely to confront a bewildering array of legal questions and problems; ignoring them can lead to disaster, but with lawyers typically charging $200-$300 an hour, hiring one to answer routine legal questions can be a fast track to the poorhouse, especially in today's economic climate. Fortunately, there is an alternative. Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business provides a wealth of practical and legal information on everything from choosing a business structure to insurance and tax rules and it even provides tips on creating a home-based business. Written in plain-English, it explains how to: raise start-up money and choose between a sole proprietorship, partnership or LLC; obtain licenses and permits; buy or sell a business or franchise; negotiate a favorable lease; insure the business; hire independent contractors safely; understand small business tax rules; adopt the best customer policies; cope with financial problems and resolve legal disputes Also included are helpful suggestions for further resources.The 11th edition is completely updated and revised to provide the latest regulations, tax numbers and business realities.

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