Creative Business Strategy

Remaining relevant as a creative professional takes more than creativity—you need to understand the language of business. The problem is that design school doesn't teach the strategic language that is now essential to getting your job done. Creative Strategy and the Business of Design fills that void and teaches left-brain business skills to right-brain creative thinkers.

Wish you had a straightforward strategy to get your creative business' legal ducks in a row—without getting buried in legal jargon? You’re in the right place! Whether you’re dreaming of building an Etsy empire, wondering how to make your art or craft business thrive, or searching for a legal guide tailored to visual artists and creatives, this book is here to help. Legal Roadmap for Your Creative Business is designed for creative entrepreneurs like you—busy, juggling a million things, and maybe feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the legal stuff you’ve been avoiding. But don’t ...

From Seth Godin, one of the world's most influential business thinkers and bestselling author of This is Marketing, comes an essential guide to thinking strategically in a complex, ever-changing world. This is Strategy is a modern classic that offers perspectives you'll find yourself returning to again and again. Rather than providing step-by-step formulas, Godin offers something more valuable: a new way of seeing and thinking about the challenges you face.

In this perennial best seller, embraced by organizations and industries worldwide, globally preeminent management thinkers W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne challenge everything you thought you knew about the requirements for strategic success. Recognized as one of the most iconic and impactful strategy books ever written, Blue Ocean Strategy, now updated with fresh content from the authors, argues that cutthroat competition results in nothing but a bloody red ocean of rivals fighting over a shrinking profit pool.

Clayton M. Christensen is a professor of business administration at Harvard Business School. Michael E. Raynor is a director at Deloitte Research. Together, they outline an innovative plan that urges businesses to create disruption rather than fleeing from it. Named one of 2003's Best Business Books by Business Week, this book is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times best seller.

Have you ever had a great idea that would help your company be more efficient or make more money? How do you go about organizing your idea, gaining the support of others, and presenting—with confidence—your idea to management? To get a solid sense of the traction it needs, or to work on a project that has been delegated to you, you’ll need to become adept in the creation of a business case. A business case qualitatively and quantitatively rationalizes an investment, while considering elements that could include the needs of the business, proposed solutions, and economic outcomes. For ...

Unlock the secret to building a loyal audience and skyrocketing your business growth with the ultimate guide to creating lead magnets that convert. In Lead Magnet Theory, you’ll discover: The psychology behind what makes people say “yes!” Proven strategies to design irresistible offers that solve your audience’s biggest problems. Step-by-step instructions to craft lead magnets that not only attract leads but turn them into paying customers. Real-life examples of successful lead magnets from top industries. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this book will arm ...

In The Sale, bestselling author Jon Gordon and rising star Alex Demczak deliver an invaluable lesson about what matters most in life and work and how to achieve it. The book teaches four lessons about integrity in order to create lasting success.

Introducing "The Handyman's Blueprint" – the ultimate guide for aspiring and seasoned handymen who want to take their skills and business acumen to new heights. This comprehensive eBook covers everything you need to know to become a successful handyman, providing you with a roadmap for starting, running, and growing your business. Don't be just another handyman – instead, set yourself apart from the competition with the help of our 36 informative and practical chapters, each focused on a critical aspect of the handyman profession. Learn how to identify your niche, create a unique ...

The Shibumi Strategy is a little book about a big breakthrough. It tells the story of a hardworking family man who finds himself in crisis when his company closes. Through his struggle, and guidance from unlikely sources, he learns subtle lessons in the form of "personal zen" principles, coming to understand that it is often the involuntary challenge, the setbacks, that harbor the power to transform. When approached as an opportunity - no easy task when simple survival is the first order of business - unforeseen trials can sometimes result in an altogether new lease on life.

This book triggers you to think and act strategically, shows what you can learn from business models inside and outside your industry, and urges you to apply those learnings to make your own shift.

In an audiobook that challenges everything you thought you knew, W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne assert that tomorrow's leading companies will succeed, not by battling their rivals for market share in the bloody "red ocean" of a shrinking profit pool, but by creating "blue oceans" of untapped new market spaces ripe for growth.

There's so much marketing expertise out there but how should people know what to listen to? How to implement it? Or where to start? By covering the fundamentals of marketing, this audiobook will act as a north star for small business owners looking to grow. Like Alice herself, the book is honest, practical, engaging and actionable - no fluff or complication allowed - and will help you build a community, get visible and make sales. It is rooted in theory but with real-life experiences, and will leave you with the clarity and systems to take your business to the next level.

Is content creation an element of marketing? You may be wondering whether any or all of that digital content is marketing in today's digitally dominant culture. Yes, it is. That’s the simple answer. All content has the same goal: to engage your audience. This is known as pillar-based marketing or PBM, and it refers to the practice of entering into an agreement with the reader with each piece of content. The time spent reading or watching a piece of content will in some ways be beneficial to your site's visitors (information, entertainment, etc.). You may profit by making an idea pitch, ...

To create a link from now to the future, emerging leaders and managers need to create or fine-tune goals and strategies. This “what to do and why” is of critical importance. After all, business leaders have invested greatly in capabilities to bring about innovation and creativity. Yet these pursuits won’t result in anything concrete if you don’t understand what’s needed to formulate and carry out a strategy. There are so many books and resources on strategy and strategic planning that you can wind up feeling confused and overwhelmed. However, this book is different. It’s written...

Figuring out how to make a living from your creative work poses unique challenges and obstacles. From choosing the right business model to building a brand, from managing your time to scaling up your production—starting your own creative business often means doing it all yourself. Enter The Creative Business Handbook by Alicia Puig and Ekaterina Popova, the dynamic duo behind Create! Magazine. With its conversational tone and accessible advice, this handbook lays an essential foundation for anyone wanting to earn a living with their art—no fancy business degree required!

Introducing the ultimate guide for aspiring entrepreneurs in the HVAC industry: The HVAC Entrepreneur's Handbook! Are you passionate about creating comfortable homes while saving energy? Looking to start your own HVAC business focused on energy-efficient solutions? Search no further! The HVAC Entrepreneur's Handbook is the exceptional resource you've been waiting for. This comprehensive guide boasts an extensive outline of 25 in-depth chapters that cover every essential aspect of starting and growing a successful HVAC business. From discovering your niche in energy-efficient homes to ...

The Real Business of Blockchain is one of the first audiobooks on this transformative technology written for business leaders. Authors David Furlonger and Christophe Uzureau - both of Gartner, the world-renowned research and advisory company - will help you: assess how blockchain will impact your business by cutting through the hype and finding the real story; explore the value proposition that blockchain technologies offer; make smart near- and mid-term investments in your blockchain strategy; and position you and your organization in a new competitive landscape in the future.

Leadership is a lifestyle, not a vocation. The Process creates emotionally intelligent leadership starting in your relationships and extending into your business and your entire life. This book summarizes the process. It contains probing and powerful questions at the end of each chapter, questions designed to help you discover your own way forward. Whether you are struggling as an individual, in a relationship, or married, the process will point you in the direction of seeking and receiving help as a lifestyle, not as a solution to a problem.

NOTE: There is a second edition of this book. To get the updated version buy the with the same title, but with the map icon on the cover. Wish you had a straightforward strategy to get your creative business' legal ducks in a row? Want to protect your ass(ets) without having to swim through a bunch of legal jargon? Then this is the book for you! Inside this book, you’ll find three Maps that will help you build a creative business you love, built on a strong legal foundation. At the end of the book, you'll have: a simple 1-sheet plan you’ll use to simplify and streamline your business. ...