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8 Best E-Commerce Books for the New Entrepreneur [2021]

Success

The skills for growing a successful online business go far beyond creating a great e-commerce website. The entrepreneur needs to learn the usual business basics plus content creation, data analytics, conversion funnels and more. You will learn the best business models for e-commerce, how to scale your online business and much more.

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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

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It all started in 2001 when I launched a service business based on just an idea. Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. But I know now I would never be where I am today without this traumatic experience. And I did change that day.

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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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His rigorous and dedicated practice habits were no longer just about honing a skill—they were about reclaiming a part of himself. I’ve learned that it’s not the disability that defines you,” Abbott explains. By refusing to allow the tragedy of his accident to define him, Hogan instead invested himself in chasing his dream.

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How to Get Ahead at Work Without a College Degree

Eat Your Career

You have to keep your skills up-to-date in order to keep that certification valid. I’ll give you a quick example: I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in marketing in 2001. But, if you don’t have a degree, this is certainly one way to gain new skills and demonstrate your commitment to continued growth. Go Get Your Degree!

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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With a focus on the intersection of mindset, strategy and wellness, her Believe-Own-Learn-Design (B.O.L.D.) She’s passionate about enabling teams of creatives, technology leaders and innovators with the skills, mindset and network to tackle the complex and evolving challenges of tomorrow. Framework is your map to the “bold” life.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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The idea wasn’t to simply learn how to make IBM more attractive to minority talent. Reach out to groups that cater to Black engineers, LGBTQ professionals, Hispanic programmers—whatever skill set you might need. And if you keep up your skill set, you’re always in demand.” This is a great field to be in,” she said. It’s flexible.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

Success

You just haven’t learned how to access it. I know this because I’ve spent much of my life learning how to find my courage and rise above the fear that can so easily rob us of our freedom and hold our happiness hostage. And, like all skills, it can be learned and mastered. Think of courage as a muscle.

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