For years the Institute of Music Leadership kept an in-house library of books, and in 2022 transferred the entire collection to the Sibley Music Library, where the publications currently reside according to their subject classification. Most of these titles are fully cataloged and are in UR Discover. This page gives a full list of citations for the items in the IML Collection, along with call numbers and in order of IML's general categories.
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The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People, Third Edition by
You don't have to stifle your creative impulses to pay the bills. For anyone who's ever been told, "Don't quit your day job," career counselor Carol Eikleberry is here to say, "Pursue your dreams!" Now in its third edition, her inspiring guide provides knowledgeable career guidance, real-life success stories, and eye-opening self-evaluation tools to help artistic individuals figure out how to remain different, unconventional, and hard-to-categorize while finding work they love. The revised third edition of the popular guide for offbeat individuals seeking work that suits their unique skills, talents, and passions. Updated throughout, including new inspiration and tips for keeping a creative job notebook. Descriptions of more than 270 creative jobs, from the mainstream (architect, Web designer) to the unexpected (crossword-puzzle maker, police sketch artist). Previous editions have sold more than 60,000 copies.Reviews"What a great manual for young rebels and older freethinkers who are plotting their next career move."--Boston Globe
Career of Gold : defeat age bias by re-careering for the second half of your life by
"Career of Gold" is for those who are concerned about their financial future but are uncertain about how to deal with it particularly in this time of fast moving technological change. "Career of Gold" is a guide that will gives insight and direction in this modern day marketplace. Here you will discover how to: Increase your financial security and find fulfilment in helping others, use whatever knowledge you have to become a recognised expert, organise your knowledge into a saleable commodity, market your knowledge to the 1.2 billion people on the internet, gain recognition for your knowledge, connect with the sources you will need to get started. Take your career to the next level by getting endorsements for your knowledge. Connect with people who have started a successful career of gold, people with such diverse and successful activities as marketers, novelists, life coaches and hypnotherapists to name a few. It is a book of the times.
Careers for Born Leaders and Other Decisive Types, Second Edition by
Careers For You is the only career series to help you turn your passion into a paycheck! The inspiring Careers for Born Leaders & Other Decisive Types lets you explore the field's job market through the unique lens of your own interests. Vital information on each job includes: The latest details on training and education Stories of success Advice on competing in hot job markets Tips on transforming your hobby into job skills Expert advice on finding and getting the job
Careers for Culture Lovers and Other Artsy Types by
Contains dozens of descriptions of jobs that involve the artistic milieu, such as curatorship choregraphy, and more.
Careers for High-Energy People and Other Go-Getters by
CAREERS FOR YOU IS THE ONLY CAREER SERIES DESIGNED EXPRESSLY TO TURN PASSIONS INTO PAYCHECKS!The inspiring Careers for You series encourages career explorers to examine the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. Includes:The latest information on training and educationTips on transforming hobbies into job skillsStories of success from each fieldExpert advice on finding and getting the jobAdvice on competing in hot job markets
Careers for Music Lovers & Other Tuneful Types by
CAREERS FOR YOU IS THE ONLY CAREER SERIES DESIGNED EXPRESSLY TO TURN PASSIONS INTO PAYCHECKS! The inspiring Careers for You series encourages career explorers to examine the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. Includes: The latest information on training and education Tips on transforming hobbies into job skills Stories of success from each field Expert advice on finding and getting the job Advice on competing in hot job markets
Careers for the Stagestruck and Other Dramatic Types by
The inspiring Careers for You series shows career explorers how to examine the job market through the unique lens of their own interests--and find new happiness in the workplace. Vital information on each job includes: The latest data on training and education Stories of success from each field Advice on assessing job skills and marketing them well in an interview Expert advice on finding and getting the job Resources for further career exploration in each specific field
Follow Your Dream : become your own career coach & get the job you love by
Much more than just a how-to career book, this resource takes readers on a journey to realize their inner potential and create the working life they want using powerful goal-setting approaches and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). (Careers/Job Opportunities)
Gainful Employment by 
One Person/Multiple Careers : a new model for work/life success by
The job for life has lost its place as a symbol of economic security and now workers realise that it's up to them to cultivate other income, marketable talents and ways to feel fulfilled. This text explains how to pursue multiple careers at once and feel more fulfilled in today's modern workplace.
Road to Teaching : a guide to teacher training, student teaching and finding a job by
This highly-rated teacher book provides valuable, classroom-tested strategies and expert advice for all stages of teaching. Use Road to Teaching as a resource to navigate the unique stages of becoming an educator and helping you standout in today's competitive job market. Learn how to: Differentiate yourself through your coursework Make positive impressions on administrators Create a positive relationship with your cooperating (master) teacher Establish effective classroom management Craft an outstanding resume Manage your job search efforts Build and leverage your network Perform well in your interview, and much more.
So What Are You Going to Do with That? : a guide to career-changing for M.A.'s and Ph. D.'s by
A guide for Ph.D.s and Ph.D. candidates to getting a job outside the academy With the current dearth of tenure-track positions in academia, graduate students are more than ever in need of a guide to the alternative job market. Ph. D.'s take heart! As Susan Basalla and Maggie Debelius convincingly show you, you are more marketable than you might expect. Academics, whether they have completed a doctorate or not, already have the requisite skills to thrive beyond the academy. This comprehensive, practical, and potentially life-changing guide will help you find your way in the postacademic world. The authors' advice is based on personal experience. Both have gone on to rewarding postacademic careers. They have conducted hundreds of interviews with former graduate students and professors, from every academic specialty. Their stories, combined with a wealth of practical advice, from the creation of a resume to interview etiquette, make this book an inspiring and useful tool.
The Music Teacher's Manual : making money teaching music by 
Resumes and Cover Letters for Teachers by 
Teacher Interviews : how to get them and how to get hired! by
This book is a complete manual on conducting a successful job search and interviewing for a teaching position. It tells prospective candidates how to write eye-catching cover letters and resumes that will move them to the top of the "must interview" list. Teachers will learn how to construct a powerful interview portfolio that can slam the door on the competition. Best of all, there are almost 100 tough interview questions along with powerful answer strategies that will separate you from the rest of the candidates. There is a step-by-step outline of how to conduct a successful job search.
Teaching Music with Passion : conducting, rehearsing, and inspiring by
(Meredith Music Resource). Teaching Music with Passion is a one-of-a-kind, collective masterpiece of thoughts, ideas and suggestions about the noble profession of music education. Both inspirational and instructional, it will surely change the way you teach (and think) about music. Filled with personal experiences, anecdotes and wonderful quotations, this book is an easy-to-read, essential treasure! "One of the most 'real' writings I have read during my 35 years in music education." Mel Clayton, President, MENC: The National Association for Music Education Click here for a YouTube video on Teaching Music with Passion
The Academic Administrator and the Law : what every dean and department chair needs to know by
Synthesizes the research literature on legal issues that arise when school deans and department chairs perform their many duties. Pays particular attention to the judicial process, plus areas of employment, student affairs, and external regulation.
Collaborative Peer Review: the Role of Faculty in Improving College Teaching by
Attempts to establish a rationale for formative evaluation and peer review for instructional improvement. Discusses the potential roles of peers, popular methods, actual programs, and the benefits to students, faculty, and the institution.
Finding a Job in Your Field : a handbook for Ph. D.'s and M.A.'s by 
Intentional Tech : principles to guide the use of educational technology in college teaching by
Chalkboards and projectors are familiar tools for most college faculty, but when new technologies become available, instructors aren't always sure how to integrate them into their teaching in meaningful ways. For faculty interested in supporting student learning, determining what's possible and what's useful can be challenging in the changing landscape of technology. Arguing that teaching and learning goals should drive instructors' technology use, not the other way around, Intentional Tech explores seven research-based principles for matching technology to pedagogy. Through stories of instructors who creatively and effectively use educational technology, author Derek Bruff approaches technology not by asking "How to?" but by posing a more fundamental question: "Why?"
Models for Improving College Teaching : a faculty resource by
One of the purposes of this collection is to encourage faculty to reflect on the learning process and on the influence of their teaching. Higher education in the United States has been challenged to improve the learning experiences of students. Given sufficient support and resources, college and university faculty have the capability to enhance student learning. The models in this collection offer faculty an assortment of resources to utilize in this Andeavor.
Practice Made Perfect : how anyone can master anything quicker, easier and better than ever by 
Audition Success by
Based on transcriptions of conversations between the author and two performers
Active Interviewing : branding, selling, and presenting yourself to win your next job by
Imagine walking into your next interview thoroughly prepared, relaxed, confident, and ready to present yourself as the best candidate for the job. Now picture yourself getting that much anticipated phone call from the hiring manager saying, "You have really impressed us, and we would love to have you join our company. When can you start?" ACTIVE INTERVIEWING: BRANDING, SELLING, AND PRESENTING YOURSELF TO WIN YOUR NEXT JOB is filled with information every job seeker needs to know to win interviews and land jobs in today's rapidly changing and hypercompetitive job market. Introducing a new approach called Active Interviewing, this book provides strategies and tools today's job candidate needs to ensure confidence and success in any job interview. Rather than focusing on the typical and well-worn interview suggestions, such as how to answer questions, what to wear, how to give a good handshake, and how to project a positive attitude, this book focuses on proven higher-level strategies that win interviews. These include actively using personal branding to convey a potent "hire me" message, using sales techniques, developing an interview presentation to powerfully showcase information the interviewer needs to know to make an informed hiring decision, and implementing an effective after-interview follow-through plan. This is the only interview book that demonstrates a powerfully persuasive interview approach and integrates with an online site where readers will find resources to prepare for interviews and develop an interview-winning presentation. ACTIVE INTERVIEWING: BRANDING, SELLING, AND PRESENTING YOURSELF TO WIN YOUR NEXT JOB gives job candidates a competitive edge for today's job market that helps them secure jobs they love and earn the money they deserve.
Mastering the Job Interview and Winning the Money Game by
Mastering the Job Interview is for every job hunter who wants to ace the interview. It will help the job seeker to turn the job interview into a job offer. It shows the reader how to maximize a salary offer through smart negotiation. It will show the reader how to highlight their strengths and gain more power in the job interview and is complete with tips to start out on the right foot in a new position.
Shortcut Your Job Search : the best way to get meetings by
Explains to the reader how to find out whom they should be talking to, and how to get those people to agree to meet with them. The reader no longer needs to wait for the phone to ring after sending out those resumes, but learns how to get informational meetings and networking interviews with decision-makers. Also includes complete information and advice on using the internet to find out about industries, research companies, and identify key decision makers to contact.
Winning Job Interviews : reduce interview anxiety, outprepare the other candidates, land the job you love by
In this easy-to-follow, step-by-step book, Dr. Paul Powers demystifies job interviewing, explains why the process actually favors the job hunter, and shows how you can dramatically improve your interviewing success. Packed with solid, practical information and laced with both humor and "kick in the pants" motivation, Winning Job Interviews is the book you wished you had before your last interview...and is mandatory preparation for your next one! Book jacket.
You're Hired! : interview skills to get the job by 
CV Handbook : a curriculum vitae owner's manual : the best reference on the market for those with a PhD, MFA, MD, DDS, and a whole lot of brains by
The CV Handbook is the definitive guide to drafting and updating a curriculum vitae as used in the American Academy. The CV Handbook sets the record straight and offers dozens of CV samples to help graduate students, new faculty and tenured faculty prepare a more powerful vita. The CV samples used throughout the book are from multiple disciplines from across the academy.
The Everything Cover Letter Book : winning cover letters for everybody from student to executive by
In today's competitive job market, it has become more important than ever that candidates prepare a strong cover letter. A well-worded cover letter not only gets the attention of recruiters, HR personnel, and managers, it often sets one candidate apart from the others and helps ensure the all-important interview. Featuring more than 100 brand-new cover letter samples for dozens of new industry jobs, this all-new edition of The Everything Cover Letter Book includes all one needs to know-whether job seekers are applying online or to a traditional print classified ad. Readers benefit from experienced advice on how to: adapt a cover letter to be application-appropriate; write follow-up correspondences, including post-interview thank-you letters; and know what words to avoid.
The Everything Resume Book : great resumes for every situation by
Explains the process of resume and cover letter writing, while also addressing job searching, qualifications assessments, strategies, and interview preparation methods.
How to Write Better Resumes and Cover Letters by
Written by an expert career advisor, this book shows job seekers how to summarize and advertise their skills clearly and effectively for rÃsumà presentation. But just as important, it also advises on how to get the most out of word processing software by using an appropriate typeface and a logical layout to produce an elegant and truly effective rÃsumÃ. In today's job market, the rÃsumà must also be Internet-friendly and adaptable for e-mail. Author Pat Criscito enlightens her readers with a virtually fail-safe 12-step process for producing that perfect rÃsumà adaptable to all formats needed for a comprehensive job search. She also offers detailed advice on creating an attention-catching cover letter. Both beginners seeking their first job and professionals looking to advance their careers will find the help they're looking for in this newly updated edition.
Resumes for Performing Arts Careers by
To stand out among the hundreds of job seekers applying for any position, it's vital to have a resume that hits the target every time. Each book in this series offers: Nearly 100 sample resumes and 20 cover letters for each field The most up-to-date techniques for writing cover letters and resumes Tips on highlighting strengths and using active vocabulary Work sheets for gathering personal information Advice on how to conduct your job search And much more
The Confident Performer by
Every performer has suffered stage fright, but sometimes the anxiety is so overwhelming it prevents the individual from delivering the best performance possible. The Confident Performer offers new insight into the issue, revealing ways to manage -- even harness -- anxiety to improve performance. This book presents proven methods that any performer can use, including guidelines on: positive self-talk, mental imagery, relaxation, health, developing routines, and much more.
Fight Your Fear and Win : seven skills for performing your best under pressure--at work, in sports, on stage by
We’ve all been there: that make-it-or-break-it moment of our careers—on the brink of a deal, poised at the starting gate, under the spotlight waiting to speak or perform in front of our peers. At this point, where everything seems to be on the line, most of us experience one overriding reaction-fear-and this fear can have negative physical, mental, and emotional consequences on how well we do our job. Don Greene, Ph.D., a renowned sports psychologist, teacher at the Juilliard School, and "stress" coach to top executives and entertainers, has spent decades studying fear and its effect on performance. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Greene shares the proven techniques he has used with Olympic athletes, Grand Prix drivers, the Vail Ski School, Golf Digest Schools, the New World Symphony, and Merrill Lynch traders to help them perform their best under pressure. In his years of working with Olympic and professional athletes, network news anchors, classical musicians, actors, dancers, trial attorneys, brokers, and CEOs, Dr. Greene discovered that there were certain commonalities in people's responses to high-pressure situations. Untrained, these individuals' reactions were allowing fear to take over and affect decision-making, poise, and display of skill. But Dr. Greene found that by applying methods such as the centering technique, these same people could work through their fear and perform better than ever before. Fight Your Fear and Win begins with a self-assessment performance survey that will allow you to pinpoint your own reactions to stress: how you handle distractions, how you are affected by nervousness, your mental outlook, your response to fear, and your ability to bounce back from failure. After completing this self-assessment, the book takes you through the seven essential skills required for optimal performance: 1.Determination 2.Energy 3.Perspective 4.Courage 5.Focus 6.Poise 7.Resilience Interspersed with true stories from Greene's wide variety of experiences training everyone from the San Diego S.W.A.T. team to singers at the Metropolitan Opera, each chapter includes a series of mental and physical exercises that will help you track your progress. This simple twenty-one-day plan will make a profound difference in the way you approach challenging situations, and allow you to think more clearly and creatively under pressure. Whether you are giving a closing argument in a courtroom, making a presentation at work, auditioning for a role, or stepping up to the first tee, Fight Your Fear and Win is the ultimate tool to conquering your fear and achieving success when you need it most.
Music as Medicine : Deforia Lane's life of music, healing, and faith by
An Arrangement of Grace -- Childhood: Dancing in 0/0 Time -- The College Years: The Discipline of Dreaming -- The Early Adult Years: Dying to Live -- Music and the Mentally Retarded: Therapy of the Soul -- The Cacophony of Cancer -- Finding Healing in Faith, Community, and Music -- Order and Grace: The Mathematics of Music -- Faith, Hope and Love: Three Stories -- The Art of Voices -- The Harmony of Faith and Suffering -- The Magic of the Moment.
Playing (less) Hurt, an Injury Prevention Guide for Musicians by 
The Art of Possibility by
The Art of Possibility offers a set of breakthrough practices for creativity in all human enterprises. This inspirational book is a synthesis of Rosamund Stone Zander's knowledge of cutting-edge psychology and Benjamin Zander's experiences as the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. Infused with the energy of their dynamic partnership, the book joins together Ben's extraordinary talent as a mover and shaker, teacher, and communicator with Rosamund's genius for creating innovative paradigms for personaland professional fulfillment. In lively counterpoint, the authors provide us with a deep sense of the powerful role that the notion of possibility can play in every aspect of our lives. The Zanders' deceptively simple practices are based on two premises: that life is composed as a story ("it's all invented") and that, with new definitions, much more is possible than people ordinarily think. The book shifts our perspective with uplifting stories, parables, and anecdotes. From "Giving an A" to the mysterious "Rule Number 6" to "Leading from Any Chair"--the account of Ben's stunning realization that the conductor/leader's power is directly linked to how much greatness he is willing to grant to others--each practice offers an opportunity for personal and organizational transformation.
A New Framework for Building Participation in the Arts by
This work looks at the process by which individuals become involved in the arts and attempts to identify ways in which arts institutions can most effectively influence this process.
A Whole New Mind by
New York Times Bestseller An exciting--and encouraging--exploration of creativity from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing The future belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind: artists, inventors, storytellers-creative and holistic "right-brain" thinkers whose abilities mark the fault line between who gets ahead and who doesn't. Drawing on research from around the world, Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others) outlines the six fundamentally human abilities that are absolute essentials for professional success and personal fulfillment--and reveals how to master them. A Whole New Mind takes readers to a daring new place, and a provocative and necessary new way of thinking about a future that's already here.
Be Your Own Manager : a career handbook for classical musicians by
Be You Own Manager is a career handbook for classical musicians, singers, conductors, and others making music their profession. The book contains the basics in understanding the business side of the industry for both young as well as experienced classical musicians. It contains chapters on marketing, how to use social media, fee negotiations and much more. Every chapter includes practical examples to make it both easily understandable and implementable.The book starts with a discussion on what makes a musician special and stand out in a crowd, and how to communicate that presence. This is the core of building a successful career. Later in the book, Bernhard and Bettina discuss how to build a recognizable digital presence, including website tips and how to do a newsletter the right way. The book also includes a chapter on what visual materials should look like, what crowdfunding is, and how to publish that all important first album.'The book aims to cover all aspects that are critical for the self-management of classical musicians. It will be written to be a good read at any level, but also be written to serve as a reference when musicians come across certain opportunities in their career.
A Business Guide for the Music Teacher by 
Clubbing For Classical Musicians : a do-it-yourself guide to working in alternative venues by
Why play in a club? -- Choosing your space -- Shows that rock clubs -- Book your venue -- Managing money -- Sell your show -- Into the future.
Fearless Journeys : innovation in five American orchestras by
Presents case studies of five orchestras and their successful modeling of new innovative practices.
Financial Management for Musicians by
f you earn income from your music, this is a must have for your music office! Certified Public Accountants Gaines and McCormack have put together the most extensive text ever geared to working musicians. You'll get the benefit of their years of experience managing the finances of some of the top acts in Nashville. Learn how to manage your band's income and expenses, create a budget for touring, recording and major purchases! Demystify the income tax process by learning how to legally write off equipment purchases, touring expenses and issuing 1099 forms to band members. Includes a PC/MAC CD-ROM containing Excel and Lotus spreadsheet templates of all the budgeting examples and much more!
Film and Television Composer's Resource Guide : the complete guide to organizing and building your business by
1. Marketing materials. Introduction letters -- Demo package cover letters -- Demo tapes -- Brochures about you business -- Credits, resumes, and biographies -- Postcards -- Newsletters -- Prospect tracking. 2. Operating your business. Time code work tape instructions -- Temp music work tape instructions -- Spotting notes -- Master cue list -- Breakdown notes -- Master cue list worksheet -- Recording schedule -- Session checklist -- Recording session cue worksheet -- Recording session order -- Track sheet -- Performing rights cue sheet -- Final delivery cue list -- Dubbing sheet -- Studio inventory. 3. Finances, contracts and agreements. Music production proposal -- Letter of agreement -- Deal memo -- Composer agreement -- Analysis of contract sections -- Synchronization license -- Master use license -- Master use license -- Sync use quote request letter -- Master use quote request letter -- Independent contractor agreement for musicians. 4. Other composer resources. Guide to film and television music terms -- Music editor terms and abbreviations -- An introduction to ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC -- Music clearance for songs and source music -- Current rates -- Fifty places and uses for original music -- Schools that offer programs in music for film and television -- Film and television music agents -- Film and television music attorneys -- Organizations -- Books -- Magazines and periodicals -- Computer hardware and software -- Internet resources. 5. Ready-to-use forms and documents.
How to Make Money Performing in Schools : the definitive guide to developing, marketing, and presenting school assembly programs by
Definitive guide to developing, marketing, and presenting school assembly programs. For theater artists, dance artists, singers, instrumentalists, mimes, speakers, puppeteers, storytellers
Management : the book : research and discussion on professional management for classical singers by
Research and discussion on professional management for classical singers
Indie Business Power : a step-by-step guide for 21st century music entrepeneurs by
Indie Business Power helps focus the lens on today's music opportunities and provides the guidance needed for starting & growing a new venture to meet these opportunities. Covers everything from self-assessment to opportunity discovery, from understanding how to smartly use business resources to expanding into global markets. In between you will explore the best business practices for writing a powerful business plan, sourcing capital, building teams, grass roots marketing, managing company operations and small business finance. In addition, a context for understanding current business changes in the music business is provided as well as a detailed analysis of six "megatrends" taking the music industry into exciting new directions.
Lessons from a Street-Wise Professor : what you won't learn at most music schools by
Lessons from a Streetwise Professor: What You Won't Learn at Most Music Schools was first published in 2011. It's a book that discusses contemporary issues in the real world of music, and the fact is, much has changed since then. An update was needed, so voilà--the second addition. For this edition, I asked Steve Danyew to contribute. He's a former colleague at the Eastman School, and as a young person, he's up on all the latest and greatest happenings in the tech world. He's also a fine composer whose career is blossoming now. What has changed in the last seven years that affects musicians? Certainly, the use of video has gone through the roof, not to mention social media, email marketing, Facebook ads, boosted posts, GoogleAdWords, and the list goes on. More and more musicians now publish their own music and recordings. The Internet has made it possible for them to side-step the big publishing houses and record labels. It's pretty much a "given" that musicians who are building solo careers must have a strong web presence. They connect with their fans and often use crowdfunding to raise money for projects. And since this is the real world in which we live, we have to talk about money. Changes made by Congress have impacted health care and taxes. Is it better or worse? The answer is, it depends. Each individual's personal circumstance will answer that question. Then there is the manner in which musicians are compensated for their creative work--copyright, royalties and now-digital royalties are being reexamined. These subjects are all addressed in this second edition. What hasn't changed in the real-world music industry is the human dynamic. Audiences still stand and applaud a performance. They don't applaud their sound systems or playback devices. They appreciate and recognize excellence and quality. That is really the essence of this book. In my mind, in order to find success in music two conditions must dominate: 1. Do something you love and commit to quality; and 2. Get your message out and get noticed. Here's hoping the pages in this second edition will help aspiring musicians and old pros alike do just that. Ray Ricker
The Music Business Contract Library by
(Reference). The indispensable resource for anyone in the music business. Every business arrangement in the music industry comes down to the written agreement between the parties engaged in the project at hand. When you're co-writing with other songwriters or making publishing agreements, recording agreements with independent record labels, or film sync license agreements for music used in TV, film, the Internet and commercials, what is in writing is what ultimately governs the deal with you and your business. Whether you are the publisher, label, studio, producer, engineer, or artist, The Music Business Contract Library contains over 125 different contract templates and forms that you need, along with Greg's professional experience in commentary on how he has used them and why. This massive library comes with online media, which delivers over 125 forms in fully editable Microsoft Word format for use in your own business.
Music Copyright Law by
Gain an in-depth understanding of a topic that is vital to the success of anyone in or entering the music industry, with MUSIC COPYRIGHT LAW. From songwriters and performers to managers, producers, and agents - everyone is affected by the issues covered in this book. Avoiding the technical jargon and "lawyerspeak" that bogs down other books on the subject, the book explores the world of copyright law and hones in on how it applies to music. It begins by building a foundational knowledge of the fundamentals of copyright law, what it protects, the benefits of registering a copyright, and what to do when copyright has been infringed. Once the fundamentals are established, coverage expands to include controversies involving copyright and music in the digital age and the debates over online music. Packed with practical examples that bring complex concepts to life, this book is a must-have for any professional in or entering music business.
Music Is Your Business : the musician's FourFront strategy for success by
This book takes the mystery out of the music business! "Music Is Your Business" tells you who does what in the music industry. Music industry veteran Christopher Knab's honest, no-nonsense information will empower you to market and promote your music--whether you're an experienced performer or just starting out. Learn how to attract distributors, get radio airplay, negotiate offers, and create a demand for your music with topics like Con Jobs: Watch Out for the Flim Flam Man, 10 Reasons Why Musicians Fail (and How Not To), What A&R Reps Do, and Online Music Retailing. Straight to the point legal chapters by entertainment attorney Bartley F. Day include Filing Copyright Applications, Trademarking Band Names, and Making Sense of Recording Industry Contracts. A sample distributor one-sheet, band tour and work schedule, band bio, and more! Newly revised, updated, and 100 pages longer, the 3rd edition of "Music Is Your Business" is essential for independent musicians and record labels.
Music Law : how to run your band's business by
The No. 1 bestselling business book for bands! If you belong to a band and love the art of your job, but sing the blues when it comes to the business side, you need Music Law. Composed by musician and lawyer Richard Stim, the book explains how to: . find the right manager . buy, insure and maintain equipment . get gigs and get paid . tour on a budget . use samples . do covers legally . protect your copyright . trademark your band's name . choose a recording studio . sell your music . manage your website . understand record contracts . deal with taxes Music Law provides all the legal information and practical advice musicians need. This edition is thoroughly updated with the latest changes in copyright and trademark law, including guidance on filling out "Form CO." Plus, find expanded information on musical collaborations between DJs and other musicians. You'll also get the most up-to-date legal forms avaliable. - Download forms for book on nolo.com
Music Marketing : press, promotion, distribution, and retail by
(Berklee Press). Berklee expert speaks on how to market and distribute your songs and group. Sell more music! Learn the most effective marketing strategies available to musicians, leveraging the important changes and opportunities that the digital age has brought to music marketing. This multifaceted and integrated approach will help you to develop an effective worldwide marketing strategy. Step by step, you will develop an active marketing plan and timeline tailored to your unique strengths and budget. You will learn to time your marketing campaign effectively, publicize your music to traditional print outlets and emerging online opportunities, understand the current opportunities for online, satellite, and terrestrial radio play as well as navigate various retail and distribution options, both at brick-and-mortar and online options, such as iTunes, Rhapsody, and other services.
Rough Mix : an unapologetic look at the music business and how it got that way : a lifetime in the world of rock, pop, and country, as told by one of the industry's most powerful players by
Rough Mix is the story of Jimmy Bowen, a maverick who has always refused to play by the rules, yet who for many years has been one of the most influential figures on the music scene, with a career that has spanned rock and roll, contemporary pop, and country. Now he becomes the first of the music giants to tell it like it is, in this remarkably unsparing account of a unique personal and creative journey - from the mid-1950s dawn of rock to the rise of the New Nashville.
The Self-Promoting Musician : strategies for independent music success by
Take charge of your career with these do-it-yourself strategies for independent music success! Peter Spellman, the Director of the Career Development Center at Berklee, gives tips on how to: write a business plan, create press kits, use the Internet to boost your career, customize your demos for maximum exposure, get better gigs and airplay, network successfully, and create the industry buzz you need to succeed. A must-read for every aspiring musician!
Singer's Career Guide to the Entertainment Industry by 
Social Media Promotions for Musicians : the manual for marketing yourself, your band, and your music online by
(Music Pro Guides). Stop just using social media and learn how to promote with it with Social Media Promotions for Musicians . The book reveals a host of online insider tips and tricks that will help you gain more fans and followers, increase your views, and grow your ticket and merch sales. Social Media Promotions for Musicians shows artists, bands, engineers and producers the latest techniques and strategies to increase your online presence more effectively and efficiently than you ever thought possible. The book covers YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, blogs, Pinterest, bookmarking sites, websites, and newsletters. You'll discover: * How to increase your online exposure to increase your fan base * How to have more time for creating by saving at least an hour every day on common social media operations * Exclusive promotional tips that boost your views and followers * How to uncover and develop your brand * The secret behind successful tweets and posts * Why a mailing list is the key to your ticket and merch sales
This Business of Concert Promotion and Touring : a practical guide to creating, selling, organizing, and staging concerts by
"The only book that looks at the business of concert promotion. Concerts are part art, part party - and a big part business. This Business of Concert Promotion and Touring is the first to focus on that all-important business aspect, from creating a show, to selling a show, to organizing the show, to staging the show. Working with venues, personnel, booking, promoting, marketing, publicity, public relations, financial management, and much more are covered in this indispensable one-volume resource. And the ideas and techniques explained here can be used for every type of concert promotion, including college shows, artist showcases, club gigs, as well as major events handled by local promoters, nationwide promoters, and worldwide promoters. Concert promoters and tour managers at every level need to know This Business of Concert Promotion and Touring"
This Business of Music : the definitive guide to the music industry by
The bible of the music industry! Now in its tenth edition, This Business of Music has been revised and completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the ever-evolving music business. Every chapter has been revised. An entirely new chapter has been added, asking and answering the question "Are there borders in cyberspace?" The answer is yes, and the book clearly and concisely explains what they are and how to maintain them. Commentary on recent legislation, a reader-friendly summary of the laws on copyright duration, and much more insightful analysis--plus fully updated lists of music organizations and important websites--make This Business of Music indispensable for musicians, agents, managers, marketers, music publishers and groups, colleges and universities, and everyone who wants to make music and make money.
What They'll Never Tell You about the Music Business : the myths, the secrets, the lies (& a few truths) by
An inside guide to the music business, this volume aims to disclose the hidden dynamics of the industry. It explores what really happens when a deal is prepared, contracts are signed and promises are made - and alerts musicians, attorneys, songwriters and anyone else interested in the business to the potent dangers lurking beneath the surface of the industry. There are over two dozen chapters covering aspects such as recording agreements, record royalties, artistic management, music publishing, music marketing and promotion, merchandising, copyright infringement and the international music scene. The author aims to steer clear of legal jargon and also focuses on the Internet and its great impact on the industry.
You've Got a Friend in The 'Biz : a practical guide to the music industry for musicians & aspiring representatives by
Author Michael Wood has been described as "the hardest working man in show business". He has been called one of the "most connected people in today's music industry". Everything from touring North America to voting on the Grammy Awards to now being a professor at one of the largest colleges in Canada, Michael has tried to take everything he has learned along the way and help aspiring musicians and music executives to reach their goals. On top of sharing his experiences and ideas, he has called upon some of his "friends in the 'biz" to share their stories and help point you in the right direction. People such as Casey Kasem, Ruth McCartney (Paul McCartney's sister), JT The Brick (Fox Sports Radio), Don Kronberg (worked with Jerry Seinfeld, Martina McBride), Dale Penner (Producer, Nickelback), Shawn Mullins (Grammy Award winning songwriter) and many more have all participated to make this book a down to earth, unpretentious and humorous guide to the music industry. The back of the book contains contacts in the industry and an opportunity to contact Michael directly to receive hundreds of more contacts making this the most interactive music industry book between writer and reader on the market today.
Appetite for Self-Destruction by
For the first time, Appetite for Self-Destruction recounts the epic story of the precipitous rise and fall of the recording industry over the past three decades, when the incredible success of the CD turned the music business into one of the most glamorous, high-profile industries in the world--and the advent of file sharing brought it to its knees. In a comprehensive, fast-paced account full of larger-than-life personalities, Rolling Stone contributing editor Steve Knopper shows that, after the incredible wealth and excess of the '80s and '90s, Sony, Warner, and the other big players brought about their own downfall through years of denial and bad decisions in the face of dramatic advances in technology. Big Music has been asleep at the wheel ever since Napster revolutionized the way music was distributed in the 1990s. Now, because powerful people like Doug Morris and Tommy Mottola failed to recognize the incredible potential of file-sharing technology, the labels are in danger of becoming completely obsolete. Knopper, who has been writing about the industry for more than ten years, has unparalleled access to those intimately involved in the music world's highs and lows. Based on interviews with more than two hundred music industry sources--from Warner Music chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr. to renegade Napster creator Shawn Fanning--Knopper is the first to offer such a detailed and sweeping contemporary history of the industry's wild ride through the past three decades. From the birth of the compact disc, through the explosion of CD sales in the '80s and '90s, the emergence of Napster, and the secret talks that led to iTunes, to the current collapse of the industry as CD sales plummet, Knopper takes us inside the boardrooms, recording studios, private estates, garage computer labs, company jets, corporate infighting, and secret deals of the big names and behind-the-scenes players who made it all happen. With unforgettable portraits of the music world's mighty and formerly mighty; detailed accounts of both brilliant and stupid ideas brought to fruition or left on the cutting-room floor; the dish on backroom schemes, negotiations, and brawls; and several previously unreported stories, Appetite for Self-Destruction is a riveting, informative, and highly entertaining read. It offers a broad perspective on the current state of Big Music, how it got into these dire straits, and where it's going from here--and a cautionary tale for the digital age.
Beyond Talent : creating a successful career in music by
Contrary to the standard joke about how to get to Carnegie Hall, "making it" in music is not simply about practice, practice, practice. Today, over 200,000 people in the United States work as musicians. With competition for traditional employment opportunities for musicians becoming ever more heated, today's musicians must know how the music industry works and how they can tailor their skills accordingly. How can musicians create their own professional paths?; In Beyond Talent, veteran music career counselor Angela Myles Beeching offers up a comprehensive guide for musicians in search of work, demystifying the steps to success. Drawing on a wealth of real-life examples, the book untangles artist management and the recording industry and explains how to find and create performance opportunities. Guidance is also provided on grant writing and fundraising, day jobs, freelancing, and how to manage money, time, and stress. Straightforward and reader-friendly, Beyond Talent is filled with practical tips, examples, checklists, sample budgets, goal-setting exercises, and extensive resource listings.; This essential handbook goes beyond the usual "how-to"; Beyond Talent helps musicians tackle the core questions about career goals, defining success, and imagining and then creating a meaningful life as a professional musician.
Beyond Talent : creating a successful career in music (3rd Edition) by
Widely considered a classic, Beyond Talent is the "go to" guide for musicians. This newly revised and updated third edition cracks the code of how to build a creatively fulfilling career in music. With key insights into the mindset issues that often plague musicians, veteran career coach Angela Myles Beeching provides a wealth of strategies, examples, and real-world solutions. Step-by-step instructions detail how to design promotional materials, book performances, fund your projects, and cultivate a community of support so you can manage your career like a pro-without losing your soul. And this edition goes further: it unpacks how to deal head on with the typical "inner" challenges musicians face. From getting past perfectionism and fear, to sustaining motivation, finding your artistic voice, managing projects, time, and money, and setting achievable goals. With her straight-shooting, energizing approach, Beeching presents a wealth of practical solutions to help musicians take charge of their careers and get past the obstacles that have held them back. Whether you're an emerging artist or a mid-career professional, this edition offers the inspiration to transform your music career journey so you can get more of your best work out into the world and finally become the artist you are meant to be. Includes a free downloadable companion workbook.
Beyond the Baton by
Seasoned conductor Diane Wittry draws a comprehensive roadmap to a successful career in Beyond the Baton. With first-hand understanding of how the role of the conductor has changed across the years, she expertly examines the new set of duties--both on and off of the podium--that now fall upon the shoulders of the music director.From getting a job to fundraising and educational outreach, Wittry's comprehensive tips and strategies guide students and professional conductors alike through the leadership and organizational skills necessary for success. Numerous real-life examples illustrate vital skills for artistic leadership such as programming subscription, pops, and educational concerts; understanding the budget and the music director's role in funding the artistic vision; and presenting speeches, and radio and televised interviews. In informative conversations with the author, successful conductors Leonard Slatkin, Robert Spano, and JoAnn Falletta offer tips from personal experience on how music directors can work successfully with orchestras, and what their roles are with the board and the community.
The $100 startup : fire your boss, do what you love and work better to live more by 
Co-Leaders : the power of great partnerships by
"Co-leadership...is a tough-minded strategy that will unleash the hidden talent in any enterprise. Above all, co-leadership is inclusive, not exclusive. It celebrates those who do the real work, not just a few charismatic often isolated leaders who are regally compensated for articulating the organization's vision." -David A. Heenan and Warren Bennis Today's heads of big companies are as recognizable to us as the most popular entertainers or sports stars, but the heart and soul of every organization are those leaders below the CEO. Today's celebrity CEO has become either a figure head or an egomaniac, and often too public a personality to get the real work done. That work is done instead by teams of leaders-exceptional deputies who forge great partnerships to maximize both organizational and personal success. Heenan and Bennis believe we must look beyond the Bill Gateses of the world to understand what makes an organization excel. Written for CEOs, managers, and anyone else interested in modern organizations, this is the first comprehensive study of co-leaders and their often quiet power. Exhaustively researched and illustrated with memorable anecdotes and lively stories, Co-Leaders examines a dozen great partners such as Steve Ballmer of Microsoft, Bob Lutz of Chrysler, Bill Guthridge, coach of the University of North Carolina basketball team, and Anne Sullivan Macy, Helen Keller's teacher. The changing nature of corporate leadership has seen the emergence of a new Silicon Valley model of success, where boss and subordinate seem more like peers with the spotlight on great partnerships. Talent, not title, is the source of power at a growing number of hot high-tech companies. In these collegial, non-hierarchical organizations, today's deputy can become tomorrow's CEO simply by taking his or her breakthrough idea and walking out the door. Good ideas belong, initially at least, to the people who have them, not to the company and not to the boss which is why this new egalitarianism isn't just a matter of style-it's a question of survival. Co-leaders know both the executive and subordinate experience, making them better adapted to the needs of the new millennium where men and women who can command and follow will prove to be the greatest assets of any organization. Co-Leaders is intended for everyone who aspires to make his or her organization great. By showing the enterprise through the eyes of inspired deputies, this book reveals how both organizations and individuals can benefit from a more inclusive, less celebrity-oriented definition of leadership. This groundbreaking book argues for a new paradigm: gifted leaders and their talented co-leaders working together to make their organizations stronger, more nimble, more equitable...and ultimately more successful. David A. Heenan is a trustee of the Estate of James Campbell, one of the nation's largest landowners with assets valued at over $2 billion. A former senior executive with Citicorp and Jardine Matheson, Heenan has served on the faculties of the Wharton School and the Columbia Graduate School of Business. A Wharton Ph.D., he is the author of The New Corporate Frontier and The Re-United States of America, and his articles have appeared in the Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Warren Bennis is Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at the University of Southern California and a consultant to multinational companies and governments throughout the world. Often referred to as "the guru of modern management," he is one of the preeminent authorities on leadership. Author of over a dozen books, including the best-sellers Leaders and On Becoming a Leader, Bennis's insights have fundamentally shaped the way we think about leaders today.
Creativity to Community : arts nonprofit success one coffee at a time by
Creativity to Community: Arts Nonprofit Success One Coffee at a Time is both an inspiring and practical guide for anyone who values the role of art in their community. Written by Dr. Matthew Hinsley, a successful arts administrator who managed the growth of an arts nonprofit from its infancy to become the largest of its kind in America, Creativity to Community is an approachable yet detailed guide that addresses the most important issues facing community arts organization leaders.
Entrepreneurship (For College Students) : starting and operating a small business by
For courses in Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, How to Start your own business courses in continueing education. Written by an award-winning expert, Entrepreneurship: Starting and Operating A Small Business, First Edition, demystifies the process of starting a business by presenting difficult economic, financial and business concepts in a manner easily understood by beginning business students. This book is based on a proven curriculum from the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and draws from Steve Mariotti's 25 years of entrepreneurial teaching experience. Clear and energetic, it is supported by two business plan building software packages; BizBuilder and Business Plan Pro. Students will begin building their business plan as soon as they open the text In a step by step process students will learn how to start a small business, operate a small business and turn their ideas into viable business opportunities.
Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management by
For courses in Small Business Management, Entrepreneurship, New Venture Creation, and New Venture Management. Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, 5/e is the practical, how-to guide that gives students the tools to launch a new venture and the knowledge for entrepreneurial success.
Handbook on Entrepreneurship Research by
Interest and attention to entrepreneurship has exploded, yet much of the research and scholarship has remained elusive to academics, policymakers and other researchers. This reflects two crucial aspects of the entrepreneurship literature. Firstly, the explosion of new findings and insights, both theoretically and empirically. Secondly, most of this scholarship has been rooted in traditional academic disciplines, spanning a broad spectrum of fields such as management, finance, economics, sociology and psychology. these disciplines to provide an overview of what the issues are for entrepreneurship when viewed through the lens provided by the academic disciplines as well as a synthesis about what has been learned and what questions should be high on the agenda for future research.
Innovate Like Edison by
Thomas Edison is the greatest innovator in American history. Edison's focus on practical accomplishment set the stage for America's global leadership in innovation. Now, for the first time ever, Innovate Like Edisontranslates the best practices of this supreme American inventor into contemporary terms to help today's leaders harness their own innovative potential. With their unique insight and expertise, Michael Gelb and Sarah Miller Caldicott introduce a carefully researched, easy-to-apply system of five success secrets inspired by the creative methods of Edison himself. Presented in a step-by-step fashion, Innovate Like Edisonprovides the tools and strategies you need to compete and win in the business world and in everyday life. Whether you're an amateur or an executive, Innovate Like Edisonis an indispensable tool that will enable you to revamp and revitalize your own creative genius and thrive in today's culture of innovation.
The Leader's Compass : a personal leadership philosophy is your key to success by
This is the compelling story of how one ad agency manager developed his personal leadership philosophy (PLP) detailing what he expects from his team and from himself. Though its a work of fiction, it shows the reader how (and why) to create his or her own compass. A PLP lets people know what you expect, what you value, how youll act, and how youll measure performance.
The One Page Business Plan : the fastest, easiest way to write a business plan! by
Provides information, for people founding or managing a non-profit organization, on how to write a draft plan on one page.
Reinventing You : define your brand, imagine your future by
A step-by-step guide to reinventing you Are you where you want to be professionally? Whether you want to advance faster at your present company, change jobs, or make the jump to a new field entirely, the goal is clear: to build a career that thrives on your unique passions and talents. But to achieve this in today's competitive job market, it's almost certain that at some point you'll need to reinvent yourself professionally. Consider this book your road map for the next phase of your career journey. In Reinventing You, branding expert Dorie Clark provides a step-by-step guide to help you assess your unique strengths, develop a compelling personal brand, and ensure that others recognize the powerful contribution you can make. Mixing personal stories with engaging interviews and examples from well-known personalities--Mark Zuckerberg, Al Gore, Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, and others--Reinventing You shows how to think big about your professional goals, take control of your career, build a reputation that opens doors for you, and finally live the life you want.
The Right-Brain Business Plan ; a creative, visual map for success by
Turn Passionate Ideas into Profitable Enterprises Do you dream of making a living doing what you love but find the process of creating a viable business plan like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole? Jennifer Lee knows what it's like to make the entrepreneurial leap -- and how to do it successfully. The key is using, rather than stifling, imagination and intuition. Lee's illustrated, colorful worksheets and step-by-step instructions are playful yet practical, transforming drudgery into joy. They'll enable youto define your vision and nail down plans for funding, marketing, networking, and long-term strategy. Discover how to: * Develop a financial plan with fun and flair * Select your circle of support to get the work done * Clarify your business values and goals * Paint a picture of your business landscape * Understand your competition and what makes you stand out from the crowd * Identify your perfect customers and create a marketing plan to reach them * Map out concrete action steps to bring your Right-Brain Business Plan to life
Show Your Work! : 10 ways to share your creativity and get discovered by
In his New York Times bestseller Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon showed readers how to unlock their creativity by "stealing" from the community of other movers and shakers. Now, in an even more forward-thinking and necessary book, he shows how to take that critical next step on a creative journey--getting known. Show Your Work! is about why generosity trumps genius. It's about getting findable, about using the network instead of wasting time "networking." It's not self-promotion, it's self-discovery--let others into your process, then let them steal from you. Filled with illustrations, quotes, stories, and examples, Show Your Work! offers ten transformative rules for being open, generous, brave, productive. In chapters such as You Don't Have to Be a Genius; Share Something Small Every Day; and Stick Around, Kleon creates a user's manual for embracing the communal nature of creativity-- what he calls the "ecology of talent." From broader life lessons about work (you can't find your voice if you don't use it) to the etiquette of sharing--and the dangers of oversharing--to the practicalities of Internet life (build a good domain name; give credit when credit is due), it's an inspiring manifesto for succeeding as any kind of artist or entrepreneur in the digital age.
Soft Skills for Strong Leaders : ten steps to management success by 
Staying Composed : overcoming anxiety and self-doubt within a creative life by
All artists have doubts and anxieties. What are yours? Managing procrastination, anxiety, and creative blocks? Knowing how to trust your work? Dealing with other people? Balancing the need to push through to the end of a work while keeping your health and sanity? Handling rejection . . . and your own success? Dale Trumbore has faced each of these issues as a composer who achieved her own definition of success by age 30. Staying Composed: Overcoming Anxiety and Self-Doubt Within a Creative Life is her answer. With humor and understanding, Dale breaks down each obstacle to a creative career and presents workable strategies for a long-range, manageable, and meaningful life in the arts.
StrengthsFinder 2. 0 by
DO YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO WHAT YOU DO BEST EVERY DAY? Chances are, you don't. All too often, our natural talents go untapped. From the cradle to the cubicle, we devote more time to fixing our shortcomings than to developing our strengths.To help people uncover their talents, Gallup introduced the first version of its online assessment, StrengthsFinder, in the 2001 management book Now, Discover Your Strengths. The book spent more than five years on bestseller lists and ignited a global conversation, while StrengthsFinder helped millions discover their top five talents. In StrengthsFinder 2.0, Gallup unveils the new and improved version of its popular assessment. While you can read this book in one sitting, you'll use it as a reference for decades. Loaded with hundreds of strategies for applying your strengths, this new book and accompanying website will change the way you look at yourself -- and the world around you -- forever. Available exclusively through the unique access code included in StrengthsFinder 2.0: A new and upgraded edition of the StrengthsFinder assessment, a personalized Strengths Discovery and Action-Planning Guide for applying your strengths in the next week, month and year, 50 Ideas for Action (10 strategies for building on each of your top five themes) and the redesigned StrengthsFinder 2.0 companion website.
Strengths Based Leadership : great leaders, teams, and why people follow by
From Gallup: a landmark study of great leaders, teams and the reasons why people follow. More than a decade ago, Gallup unveiled the results of a landmark 30-year research project that ignited a global conversation on the topic of strengths. Since then, more than 23 million people have taken Gallup's CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder) assessment, which forms the core of several books on this topic, including the #1 international bestseller StrengthsFinder 2.0. In recent years, while continuing to learn more about strengths, Gallup scientists have also been examining decades of data on the topic of leadership. They studied more than 1 million work teams, conducted more than 20,000 in-depth interviews with leaders, and even interviewed more than 10,000 followers around the world to ask exactly why they followed the most important leader in their life. Gallup reveals the results of this research in Strengths Based Leadership. Based on Gallup's discoveries, the book identifies three keys to being a more effective leader: knowing your strengths and investing in others' strengths, getting people with the right strengths on your team, and understanding and meeting the four basic needs of those who look to you for leadership. As you read Strengths Based Leadership, you'll hear firsthand accounts from some of the most successful organizational leaders in recent history, from the founder of Teach For America to the president of The Ritz-Carlton, as they discuss how their unique strengths have driven their success. Filled with novel research and actionable ideas, Strengths Based Leadership will give you a new road map for leading people toward a better future. A unique access code allows you to take a leadership version of Gallup's CliftonStrengths assessment. The leadership version provides you with specific strategies for leading with your top five strengths and enables you to plot the strengths of your team based on the four domains of leadership strength revealed in the book.
Thinking Like an Entrepreneur by
"Thinking Like An Entrepreneur" teaches you to reason entrepreneurially and to make fundamentally sound business decisions. Whether you contemplate starting a business or are in the process of growing a business already, this book is for you. "Thinking Like An Entrepreneur" helps you make the transition from employee to company founder and successful entrepreneur. Ultimately, this book provides you with the tools to take control of your financial destiny and to pursue your dreams. It teaches you how to think like an entrepreneur. The book discusses Cash Flow; Growing A Business; Intellectual Capital and Bootstrapping; Personality and Business Choice; Risk Shifting and Pursuing Larger Opportunities; The Role of Luck In Business; Buying a Business; Writing A Business Plan; and Supplier and Customer Financing.
Anticipate : the art of leading by looking ahead by
Vision . . . All the best business schools, books, and gurus say that leaders absolutely must have it--so why does it appear that many of today's leaders were absent the day that was taught? Because the sad truth is, most leaders today have not developed the visionary capacity necessary to look ahead and explore strategic futures. Or at least their so-called vision is not one that compels, inspires, and energizes their people. Vision may sound like a rare quality, attainable by only a select few--but nothing could be further from the truth. In Anticipate, strategy and leadership expert Rob-Jan de Jong explains how anyone can develop in themselves a visionary leadership. It simply boils down to sharpening two key skills: 1) the ability to see things early, and 2) the power to connect the dots. Using the author's trademarked FuturePriming process, which helps distinguish signal from noise, readers geared toward fine-tuning these two basic but essential skills will discover how to:* Tap into their imagination and open themselves up to the unconventional* Become better at seeing things early* Frame the big-picture view that provides direction for the future* Communicate your vision in a way that engages others and provokes action* And moreWhen you can anticipate change before your competitors, you create enormous strategic advantage. That's what visionaries do . . . and now so can you.
Becoming Your Best: the 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders by
Discover the principles that are transforming teams and leaders worldwide Running a business or department in today's high-pressure business landscape gets more difficult every year. Given the level of competition, as well as market ups and downs, it seems that you either sacrifice your personal life for your job or you lose everything. Steve Shallenberger has an important message for you: It doesn't have to be this way. You can succeed in business and live a happy life at the same time. In fact, if you follow his advice, a satisfying personal life will necessarily follow your leadership success. That's because it's all based on timeless truths that apply to every aspect of life, in any business and in any culture. Becoming Your Best reveals the lessons you need to follow in order to reach your highest potential and drive the kind of innovation that turns good companies into industry leaders--all while living a well-balanced personal life. Learn the 12 principles for developing a culture of excellence, including: Be True to Character Lead with a Vision Prioritize Your Time Innovate through Imagination Be Accountable Live in Peace and Balance Be an Effective Communicator Divided into three thematic sections--Transformational Leadership, Transformational Teams and Relationships, and Transformational Living--Becoming Your Best is packed with advice, tools, and examples for turning your thoughts into action, motivating yourself and your people, inspiring teams to solve problems creatively, and building the life you've always dreamed of. Read Becoming Your Best and you'll begin to see everything through a completely new lens--one that reveals change as something to embrace, not fear. You will be armed with the knowledge and tools to measurably improve your life, as well as the lives of your employees and loved ones. Praise for Becoming your Best "Wonderful . . . crucial to the success of any leader, in any organization, in any industry." from the foreword by Stephen M.R. Covey "This is not a book to read. It is a book to live." Joseph Grenny, bestselling coauthor of Crucial Conversations and Influencer "If you're motivated to improve, don't put down this book until you've read every page." Jack Canfield, coauthor of The Success Principles and Chicken Soup for the Soul "Clear, timeless principles from which all of us can learn how to develop and sustain excellence. "It's the most valuable time you will spend with a book this year!" Randal Quarles, Managing Director, the Carlyle Group, and former Under Secretary of the U.S. Treasury "Steve Shallenberger is a positive influence on everyone he meets. He's distilled the principles which have steered his own life into Becoming Your Best." Richard and Linda Eyre, New York Times bestselling authors of The Entitlement Trap and Teaching Children Values "I can say with confidence that the principles taught in this groundbreaking book will provide you a foolproof roadmap on how to excel in life." Dallin Larsen, founder and Chairman, MonaVie "A fascinating book on understanding and improving one's personal balance, one's relationships, and one's leadership and management success." Gregory "Speedy" Martin, General, USAF (Retired) "This book will make you more successful in any pursuit but more importantly, it will help turn you into the person you might otherwise only dream of becoming." Blake Roney, founder and Chairman, Nu Skin
Blogging for Dummies by
The bestselling blogging book--updated in a new edition! Ready to make your mark on the online world? Start a blog! Blogging For Dummies provides you with information on blogging basics, the anatomy of a good blog, and the tools required to get started. Plus, you'll get advice on a blog topic, choosing a domain name and host, writing your first post, planning an editorial calendar, and using your blog as an important part of your personal brand.
 
 Decide which of the major blogging platforms will work for you Use SEO to drive traffic to your blog Monetization through advertising and sponsorships Create content that draws readers in Covering shifts in popular blogging platforms and tools, changes in social media, and the latest best practices in the blogosphere, this new edition sets you up for blogging success!
100 Careers in the Music Business by
The music industry is flourishing--and young men and women seeking careers don't have to be performing artists to land a rewarding job in the business. Today's music industry needs composers, lyricists, creative managers, sound engineers, video producers and directors, booking agents, concert promoters, publicists, writers, marketing professionals, and even lawyers and accountants. 100 Careers in the Music Business takes the mystery out of job titles like song plugger, product manager, and engineer, and presents easy to understand explanations of duties and necessary qualifications. Most important, this book gives an overview of the industry as it currently operates--describing the roles of music publishers, recording companies, record distribution groups, the musicians themselves, producers, management teams, and marketing and promotion operations. Here too are inspiring stories of men and women who have made it in many different areas of music. A glossary of terms defines music industry jargon, and an appendix lists major music organizations. 100 Careers in the Music Business gives readers the most complete picture of today's music industry available anywhere. It's a "must read" for anyone considering a career in music, and it deserves a place on the reference shelf of high school and college guidance counselors.
Great Jobs for Music Majors by
GREAT JOBS SERIES ANSWERS THE QUESTION "WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN . . Every college major gives students valuable skills and training, perfect for a wide range of careers. The Great Jobs series helps students: Assess talents and skills for a job Explore a wide range of career options Target the perfect career Present college majors as workplace assets Perfect their job search And much more!
101 Career Alternatives for Teachers : exciting job opportunities for teachers outside the teaching profession by
TheJob-Search Resource for Teachers Considering a New Career Teachers, are you ready for a career change? Today, turnover rates within the education industry are skyrocketing. Teachers as a group have extraordinary skills that are highly valued in the marketplace. But where does that leave you? Exactly where doyoubegin the whole vocation-switching process? In101 Career Alternatives for Teachers,you'll discover: ·How to assess your career goals ·The best fields for your particular teaching skills and expertise ·Practical and effective ways to launch your job search ·The most attractive and lucrative career alternatives ·And much more! Unlike most career guides, this one-of-a-kind resource is geared specifically to you, the teacher. You'll find more than 100 exciting job alternatives ranging from adventure travel specialist to wedding consultant. Whether you're retiring from teaching or simply leaving the profession, experienced educator Margaret Gisler will provide you with everything you need to successfully make the transition from teaching to your new vocation.
A-Z of Careers & Jobs by
Covering more than 300 jobs and careers, from accounting to zoology, this book contains the addresses, salaries, training and institutions available to students and school leavers who are looking for employment.
The Career Counselor's Handbook by
This guide addresses the problems a career counsellor runs into, how to deal with those problems and how to deal with their own needs for motivation. The book also discusses the history of ideas in the field since 1900, who invented those ieas and what their present usefulness is.
Careers for Self-Starters and Other Entrepreneurial Types by
Helps readers determine if they have the abilities and inclinations to become an entrepreneur. This title presents a range of career options. It also presents first hand accounts from people working in the field, giving readers an idea of what to expect on-the-job.
Fast Track Your Job Search (and Career) : how to get paid what you're worth by avoiding common career roadblocks by 
Get Hired Now! : b by
In a world where 85 percent of available jobs are never advertised, Get Hired Now (tm) provides practical, hands-on techniques to help job-seekers tap into the hidden job market. This inspirational and motivational book teaches you how to take advantage of the single most important factor in a successful job search, the power of personal relationships.At the heart of the book, a systematic, structured 28-day program leads you through the three key components of a successful job search:1. Identifying the best job search strategies for your personal goals2. Knowing exactly what to do and when to do it3. Staying motivated in the face of frustration and rejectionConsistently directing readers to the most practical next step in their job search, Get Hired Now shows how to figure out what you want, find opportunities and contacts, connect with potential employers, get interviews and land the job.
The Job Hunter's Word Finder by
Filled with thousands of useful words and phrases, this guide for jobhunters aims to help the reader prepare a forceful resume, write convincing cover letters and speak persuasively about skills and experiences during networking calls and job interviews.
Networking Is Not Working : stop collecting business cards and start making meaningful connections by
Over the last few decades, networking has devolved into an endless series of cattle call
events full of open bars and closed fists. Perfect strangers, after a long day at the office,
agree to show up and bump into each other, randomly exchanging business pitches for
business cards.
Needless to say, traditional networking isn't working anymore. For successful 21st
century business people, large networking events and the mountains of business cards
they produce have become a waste of time and valuable resources. It's time for a new,
modern approach to networking.
Born out of author Derek Coburn's frustration with having spent thousands of fruitless
hours attending traditional networking events, this book offers fresh, effective,
unconventional strategies for growing and nurturing a powerful network. These
strategies grew Coburn's revenue by 300% in just 18 months and can have a major
impact on your business.
You will learn how to:
* Become the Ultimate Connector
* Become the Ultimate Resource
* Identify and develop relationships with world-class professionals
* Enhance the value you deliver for your best clients
* Position yourself for more quality introductions to ideal prospective clients
Once you implement the networking strategies in this book, the quality of your clients,
your business, and your life will improve dramatically.
Networking Like a Pro : turning contacts into connections by
Networking master and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ivan Misner along with David Alexander, and Brian Hilliard teach entrepreneurs how to master the art of networking. Introducing an exclusive results-measuring system--the Network Scorecard--this powerful guide motivates entrepreneurs to reach quality prospects, leverage new and current contacts, prompt ongoing referrals--and ultimately, boost their client base and their bottom line. With this powerful guide, eager entrepreneurs uncover undeniably effective networking techniques for building, reviving, and growing their business. Following the action plans provided, entrepreneurs learn key networking strategies including how to build their social capital, farm (not hunt) relationships and referrals, leverage the four major "streams" of their networking river, track the results of their efforts, and more. Entrepreneurs also discover how to enhance their networking efforts with new media tools, helping them reach new levels of referrals, free promotion, and connection with their clients. With the insight and direction provided by networking champions Dr. Ivan Misner, David Alexander, and Brian Hilliard, all experts from BNI, the world's largest business networking organization, the timeless guide gives entrepreneurs all the steps they need to transform their current outreach efforts and secure a steady flow of business for any economic climate.
The Nonprofit Career Guide : how to land a job that makes a difference by
FINALIST 2008 Book of the Year Awards, Career Category, ForeWord Magazine A must read for anyone hoping to launch a nonprofit career! Nonprofits need talented, creative people with all types of skills and experiences. The Nonprofit Career Guide will help you find the best opportunity for you and your interests. This hands-on guide is filled with practical advice from real people working at all levels of diverse nonprofits. In detailed profiles, you'll find out what their work is like, the career paths they followed, and what they look for when hiring new staff. Besides getting a sense of the scope and range of work opportunities, you'll find the most up-to-date information on how to: Prepare for a nonprofit career; Conduct targeted job searches and network effectively; Handle interviews with aplomb; Write persuasive cover letters and stellar resumes; Negotiate a competitive compensation package. With The Nonprofit Career Guide, you'll get the competitive edge you need to land a great first job and build a rewarding career in the nonprofit sector. Published by Fieldstone Alliance in collaboration with American Humanics.
Secrets Of the Hidden Job Market : change your thinking to get the job of your dreams by 
Targeting a Great Career by
Landing the job of your dreams means you need to have a dream to begin with. Targeting a Great Career helps you identify that dream . . . make it specific . . . and figure out step by step how you can achieve it. Kate Wendleton and The Five O'Clock Club have already helped tens of thousands of job hunters across the country discover what they re best at, what they love doing, and how they can turn their vision into reality. Exercises throughout the book allow readers to picture what they want their life to be like in the future and what they can do today to make their dreams come true. The celebrated Five O'Clock Club method involves work ... lots of work. And much of that work is research - research on the lnternet into the areas you have targeted; Targeting a Great Career is filled with strategies and tips that can help you achieve your goals.
Wait, How Do I Write This Email? : game-changing templates for networking and the job search by
Click "Send" With Confidence!You sit down to write a career-related email and then...you freeze.You think: "How do I begin? And what's the best way to make my point?"In his comprehensive guide, career expert Danny Rubin provides more than100 critical email and document templates for networking and the job search. With each template, Danny saves you time and takes the stress out ofprofessional email writing.Page after page, Danny offers detailed instructions for networking (ex: how to contact an alum from your school) and the job search (ex: how to apply even if the company has no openings at the time). He also includes smart LinkedIn templates, memorable handwritten notes, the outline for a powerful one-page resume and a fresh cover letter strategy with a focus on storytelling.Wait, How Do I Write This Email? is a must-have resource for college students, recent grads, entrepreneurs, people who make a late-stage career change and anyone else who needs to "get out there" and form new business relationships.
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten : reconsidered, revised & expanded with twenty-five new essays by
Essays on life that will resonate deeply as readers discover how universal insights can be found in ordinary events. More than thirty years ago, Robert Fulghum published a simple credo--a credo that became the phenomenal #1 New York Times bestseller All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Today, after being embraced around the world and selling more than seven million copies, Fulghum's book retains the potency of a common though no less relevant piece of wisdom: that the most basic aspects of life bear its most important opportunities. Here Fulghum engages us with musings on life, death, love, pain, joy, sorrow, and the best chicken-fried steak in the continental United States. The little seed in the Styrofoam cup offers a reminder about our own mortality and the delicate nature of life . . . a spider who catches (and loses) a full-grown woman in its web one fine morning teaches us about surviving catastrophe . . . the love story of Jean-Francois Pilatre and his hot-air balloon reminds us to be brave and unafraid to "fly" . . . life lessons hidden in the laundry pile . . . magical qualities found in a box of crayons . . . hide-and-seek vs. sardines--and how these games relate to the nature of God. All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten is brimming with the very stuff of life and the significance found in the smallest details. In the editions since the first publication of this book, Robert Fulghum has had some time to ponder, to reevaluate, and to reconsider, adding fresh thoughts on classic topics including a short new introduction. Praise for All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten "A healthy antidote to the horrors that pummel us in this dicey age."--Baltimore Sun "Within simplicity lies the sublime."--San Francisco Chronicle "It is interesting how much of it applies not only to individuals, grown or small, but even to nations."--New York Daily News "As universal as fresh air and invigorating as the fragrance of a Douglas fir."--Los Angeles Times
Backpack To Briefcase : steps to a successful career by
Backpack To Briefcase is a "career success guide" developed for the recent graduate beginning a new career. The topics in this book focus on the essential skills employers want their employees to possess. In addition, Backpack To Briefcase provides you the information you need to advance your career. Give your career a head start on the path to success -- read Backpack To Briefcase! Backpack To Briefcase guides you through the steps to a successful career ... Backpack To Briefcase is unlike other "career advice" books that focus on finding a job. Instead, Backpack To Briefcase was developed as a guide to provide you the tools you need to be successful throughout your career. Backpack To Briefcase is your first step toward a successful career!
Business Notes : writing personal notes that build professional relationships by
"In Business Notes: Writing Personal Notes That Build Professional Relationships, Florence Isaacs offers the ultimate guide to writing the perfect business note or letter." "In chapters devoted to such topics as follow-up notes, notes to recognize promotions and achievements, notes for retirement and job loss, notes for job seekers, get-well notes, thank-you notes, notes for Christmas and other holidays, and notes for births and adoptions, Isaacs provides hundreds of sample letters and ideas that will allow you to realize the potential of a few well-chosen words. There's also an important section on using electronic communications effectively, along with advice on finding the right stationery and pen to suit your needs, and a helpful list of basic reference books that are invaluable resources when it comes to composing a note."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The Everyday Work of Art : awakening the extraordinary in your daily life by
A Book of the Month Club Selection, and winner of the Broadway Theatre Institute and Benjamin Franklin awards, The Everyday Work of Art has earned a wide, varied and passionate following—in the arts, education, business, and spiritual communities. Its wide appeal springs from its unique and powerful redefinition of art. This is more than the ‘nouns’ of art that fill museums and concert halls. This is the art in which all people engage in bits and pieces throughout the day—whenever we use the same “verbs” of art that artists use. The Everyday Work of Art illuminates the artistry we all practice, and it enables us to reclaim the fun and satisfaction that is already happening unnoticed right under our noses. Discover why Yo-Yo Ma calls this book “a joy to read” and why critics, celebrities, artists, educators, philosophers, students and parents have become enthusiastic readers and practitioners of The Everyday Work of Art.
The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing by
In the fifth edition of our essential Guide, author Jane C. Geever provides detailed instructions on preparing successful grant proposals. Incorporating the results of 40 interviews with grantmakers across the nation, the Guide reveals their priorities in reviewing submissions and provides insight into what makes a winning proposal. The Guide outlines the entire proposal-writing process: Pre-Proposal Planning Tips - This helps you decide when your nonprofit is ready to raise funds and determine how to best define your project. Components of the Proposal - Review actual cover letters, project descriptions, budgets, and examples of important follow-up communications with prospective donors. Guidance from Grantmakers - Interviews highlight new trends in grantmaking: preferred proposal formats, funder cultivation strategies, tips on re-submitting a rejected request, and on how to capture and sustain a grantmaker's interest. To illustrate key points, excerpts from successful grant proposals are inserted throughout the Guide. And a complete model proposal is included in the appendix. An updated bibliography features selected resources on proposal development, including web and print sources. A new chapter focuses on crafting an effective evaluation component, addressing the heightened interest in outcome-based assessment of funded projects. Book jacket.
Get It! : a Pocket Pilot career and job search navigation guide by
This book is a handy guide for navigating a job search and the career-change process. It will inspire and motivate job seekers to action. It emphasizes the importance of self-worth and self-awareness in choosing careers and functioning in the world of work. This publication outlines simple steps to begin initial career exploration. It is an "easy read" for a wealth of information. "Finally, a let's get honest' resource for career selection and job search" "Empowering Information" The Author coaches you through the processes A must read for students from high school through 4 year college and beyond A biblio for the unemployed
How to Write a Winning Personal Statement For Graduate and Professional School by
"Gaining admission to law, business, or medical school - as well as graduate school on the whole - is more competitive than ever. So how do you ensure that you have the edge over other applicants? One surefire way is to submit a thoughtfully crafted application essay or personal statement. It is through this personal statement that admissions officers gain insight into your personality and intellect. Good ones take time and preparation; bad ones may sabotage your chances for success. This one-of-a-kind book gives you valuable advice, including critical guidance on how to start, what to include, and what you should never say; dozens of examples of personal statements that worked at the most competitive schools; and what admissions directors at the top schools are looking for."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
National Directory of Arts Internships by
Over 700 host organizations offering more than 1,600 internship experience opportunities for art careers in arts/design, arts management, consortium, dance, festival, film/video, internal referral & placement services, literary, multidisciplinary, museum/gallery, music, performing arts design & technology art fields, photography, theatre and writing, advertising, PR, journalism & communications.
The New Urban Crisis : how our cities are increasing inequality, deepening segregation, and failing the middle class-- and what we can do about it by
In recent years, the young, educated, and affluent have surged back into cities, reversing decades of suburban flight and urban decline. And yet all is not well, Richard Florida argues in The New Urban Crisis. Florida, one of the first scholars to anticipate this back-to-the-city movement in his groundbreaking The Rise of the Creative Class, demonstrates how the same forces that power the growth of the world's superstar cities also generate their vexing challenges: gentrification, unaffordability, segregation, and inequality. Meanwhile, many more cities still stagnate, and middle-class neighborhoods everywhere are disappearing. Our winner-take-all cities are just one manifestation of a profound crisis in today's urbanized knowledge economy. A bracingly original work of research and analysis, The New Urban Crisis offers a compelling diagnosis of our economic ills and a bold prescription for more inclusive cities capable of ensuring growth and prosperity for all.
Our Iceberg Is Melting by
Most of the denizens of the Antarctic penguin colony sneer at Fred, the quiet but observant scout who detects worrying signs that their home, an iceberg, is melting. Fred must cleverly convince and enlist key players, such as Louis, the head penguin; Alice, the number two bird; the intractable NoNo the weather expert; and a passle of school-age penguins if he is to save the colony. Their delightfully told journey illuminates in an unforgettable way how to manage the necessary change that surrounds us all. Simple explanatory material following the fable enhances the lasting value of these lessons. Our Iceberg Is Melting is at once charming, accessible and profound; a treat for virtually any reader.
Ready for the Real World by
Evaluating your college experience / Hilda F. Owens -- Managing choices / Margaret A. Ross -- Career planning / Larry G. Salters -- Managing the transition from college to career / Jeffrey C. Barnes -- Women in the 1990s : old barriers, new opportunities / Judy Goldsmith -- Written communications in organizations / Charles Pridgeon, Jr. -- Oral communication in organizations / R. Glenn Ray -- Applied ethics / Michael B. Taylor -- The world of business / Richard L. Smith -- Preparing for graduate and professional schools / George M. Reeves, Richard B. Lawhon -- Relationships and lifestyle choices / Betty L. Siegel, David J. Siegel -- A diverse America : implications for minority seniors / Laura I. Rendón, Tracy Robinson -- Interpersonal communication / Mabry M. O'Donnell -- Personal finances / Lee Allen Scott, Sr. -- Healthy lifestyles / Lisa Ann Mohn -- Leadership / Steven D. Blume, Stephen W. Schwartz -- Making your way toward citizenship / Suzanne W. Morse -- Contemporary social problems / Rick Eckstein -- Confronting moral challenges / Ralph Lamont Mosher, John M. Whiteley -- Liberal arts : what has it meant? / William C. Hartel -- The final six weeks / Cheryl Barnard, Brian McCoy -- Becoming an alum / Laura Baudo.
Student's Guide to On-Campus Job Recruiting by
Be the candidate recruiters want to hire. With employers clamoring for talented applicants, you are in unique position of power in the recruiting process. But like most students, you probably have little or no experience with recruiting. Kaplan's "Student's Guide to On-Campus Job Recruitment" gives you the lowdown on what your friends don't know and what your competition won't tell you about on-campus recruiting. Drawn from the experiences of professional recruiters, this valuable guide helps you navigate the process successfully, offering everything from practical tips on avoiding common mistakes college students make on resumes and interviews to helpful advice on how to weigh your options when you get a job offer. As you prepare to graduate from college, you will face one of the best job markets in years. Take advantage of it with Kaplan's "Student's Guide to On-Campus Job Recruitment."
Majoring in the Rest of Your Life : career secrets for college students by
Majoring in the Rest of Your Life is a practical strategy to get you from your first semester of freshman year to your first job. The classroom is not the only place to learn in college, and Majoring in the Rest of Your Life shows you how to make the most of your opportunities to discover what you enjoy doing, get practical experience, and meet people. Carol Carter draws from her own success story as she expertly guides students through the steps to a rewarding college experience and career.
What I Found in a Thousand Towns : a traveling musician's guide to rebuilding America's communities--one coffee shop, dog run, and open-mike night at a time by
A beloved folk singer presents an impassioned account of the fall and rise of the small American towns she cherishes. Dubbed by the New Yorker as "one of America's very best singer-songwriters," Dar Williams has made her career not in stadiums, but touring America's small towns. She has played their venues, composed in their coffee shops, and drunk in their bars. She has seen these communities struggle, but also seen them thrive in the face of postindustrial identity crises. Here, in an account that "reads as if Pete Seeger and Jane Jacobs teamed up" (New York Times), Williams muses on why some towns flourish while others fail, examining elements from the significance of history and nature to the uniting power of public spaces and food. Drawing on her own travels and the work of urban theorists, Williams offers real solutions to rebuild declining communities. What I Found in a Thousand Towns is more than a love letter to America's small towns, it's a deeply personal and hopeful message about the potential of America's lively and resilient communities.
Write Well Now : six keys to greater clarity by 
And the Band Stopped Playing : the rise and fall of the San Jose Symphony by 
The Artist's Guide to Grant Writing : how to find funds and write foolproof proposals for the visual, literary, and performing artist by 
The Buck Starts Here by 
Everything You Need to Know about Grants : how to write the grant ; how to get the grant ; where to get the grant by
This comprehensive step-by-step guide on grant seeking covers everything from understanding the funder, developing a fundable project to creating measurable goals and objectives, and writing a winning proposal. Examples, guide sheets, worksheets and more are included. It's a one-of-a-kind book with a level of detail not found elsewhere in the marketplace. This clear, step-by-step guide to locating grants and funding organizations delivers: An overview of what types of grants are available and how to apply for them. Strategies for cutting through red tape. A guide to the grant-writing terminology. An explanation of why some proposals succeed while others fail. Samples of successful grant proposals. A directory of resources critical to grant seekers. Includes Internet addresses of organizations publishing information about grant makers; Federal, foundation, corporation, state and regional grants resources contact information. More than 2000 grant resources.
Your Financial Future : a guide to life after graduation
Financial Management for Nonprofits: the Complete Guide to Maximizing Resources and Managing Assets by
Covers operational differences between profit-oriented and nonprofit organizations; financial and cost accounting; financial planning, forecasting and budgeting; and improving managerial and department performance. This work is useful for financial managers in a variety of nonprofit organizations, including colleges, hospitals, and charities.
How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters : sample letters, style tips, useful hints, real-world examples by
For busy fundraisers, writing letters of appeal can be confusing and laborious. Now, a guide from the nation's premier letter-writing tutor--direct mail expert Mal Warwick--shows fundraisers what makes the best letters work. Whether its general advice about the most effective mail strategies, or specific advice for those interested in the details of a direct mail campaign, Warwick keeps fundraisers on track when he reminds: "You're writing for results--not a Pulitzer Prize." In How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters, Warwick's step-by-step model for writing a successful appeal walks you through the critical stages; his topics range from laying the groundwork for a prosperous campaign all the way through to the importance of thanking donors. Supported by an extensive collection of model letters, Warwick's no-nonsense, jargon-free work has helped thousands of fundraisers achieve results. Read a review written by Charity Channel Founder/CEO Stephen C. Nill: http://charitychannel.com/publish/templates/?a=471&z=25
Not-For-Profit Budgeting For Not-For-Profit Organizations by
Take control of your organization's short- and long-term financial plan Now fully revised, Not-for-Profit Budgeting and Financial Management, Second Edition, offers a financial planning system that is not only easy to use and monitor, but also ensures true fiscal accountability in the complex not-for-profit arena. Adds three entirely new chapters on Footnoting the Statement of Activity, Presenting Cash Prepared and Accrual Statements on the same page, and The Importance of the Executive Summary Fully updated with the latest financial advice to benefit your nonprofit Explains how to separate controllable, semi-controllable, and fixed expenses Reveals how you can prepare and present such top-notch budget documents that budgets will be approved the first time Written in a nontechnical, understandable format, incorporating dozens of relevant forms and documents, this completely revised and expanded edition will enable your nonprofit organization to create and manage reasonable financial plans that fit their organization's needs.
Webster's New World Grant Writing Handbook by
A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to grant writing Webster's New World Grant Writing Handbook walks readers through every step of the grant writing process-from defining the project and getting and interpreting a foundation's guidelines to submitting and following up on the grant application. With clear, concise explanations, thorough coverage, illustrative examples, and expert advice, this helpful, complete resource gives grant writers all the information and guidance they need to succeed. Sara Deming Wason (Syracuse, NY) holds a master's degree in nonprofit management from Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Wason has over 20 years' experience in nonprofit administration, including the last 10 years in higher education development. She is currently Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Syracuse University where she is responsible for corporate foundation fundraising.
Accounting for Non-Accountants : the fast and easy way to learn the basics by
Accounting for Non-Accountants is the must-have accounting guide for all of us who have never taken an accounting class, are mystified by accounting jargon and have no clue about balance sheets, income statements or statements of cash flow. Dr. Wayne Label covers it all in a style that's easy to comprehend and apply, so you can understand the accounting systems that will help your growing business succeed. Book jacket.