Taking Care of Business

WCCLS' Business and Nonprofit Research Resources

https://www.wccls.org/research/subject/58

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A curated list of resources all either cost-free or paid for by the state of Oregon or WCCLS. Here you'll find databases, publications, associations, and professional development opportunities. A curated list of resources all either cost-free or paid for by the state of Oregon or WCCLS. Here you'll find databases, publications, associations, and professional development opportunities. Show less

Insights From Influencers and Business Leaders

by Editors, LinkedIn

Streaming Video - 2019

LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com, is a great place to learn new skills, and display your achievements. Invest in the most precious business resource - yourself! LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com, is a great place to learn new skills, and display your achievements. Invest in the most precious business resource - yourself! Show less

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Principles

by Dalio, Ray

eBook - 2017

Hedge fund manager, and philanthropist, Ray Dalio tells his story of success through his "unconventional principles" that have defined his unique life. Hedge fund manager, and philanthropist, Ray Dalio tells his story of success through his "unconventional principles" that have defined his unique life. Show less

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The Startup Checklist

25 Steps to A Scalable, High-Growth Business

by Rose, David S.

eBook - 2016

A tailored list of strategies, pitfalls, legal issues and practical processes for the ambitious entrepreneur. A tailored list of strategies, pitfalls, legal issues and practical processes for the ambitious entrepreneur. Show less

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Burn the Business Plan

by Schramm, Carl J.

eBook - 2018

The business plan is not always the best foundation for business. Schramm explains this and dispels other business-myths with case studies and real-wold advice. The business plan is not always the best foundation for business. Schramm explains this and dispels other business-myths with case studies and real-wold advice. Show less

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Managing Change In Organizations

Streaming Video - 2018

Avaliable via Kanopy, this is a great resource for business education. A streaming service free to WCCLS cardholders, you get 10 views per month. Mix up your reading with some visual stimulation! Avaliable via Kanopy, this is a great resource for business education. A streaming service free to WCCLS cardholders, you get 10 views per month. Mix up your reading with some visual stimulation! Show less

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Start your Own Specialty Food Business

Your Step-By-Step Startup Guide to Success

by Kimball, Cheryl

eBook - 2016

A holistic publication on starting a business in the food industry. Learn business models, growth drivers, and how to assess competition. A holistic publication on starting a business in the food industry. Learn business models, growth drivers, and how to assess competition. Show less

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Business for Bohemians

by Hodgkinson, Tom

eBook - 2018

How to be your own boss AND live your best life. What could be better? How to be your own boss AND live your best life. What could be better? Show less

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The Business Romantic

by Leberecht, Tim

eBook - 2015

Enchant your customers, and infuse some magic into your business in what might otherwise be viewed as an unfeeling industry. Enchant your customers, and infuse some magic into your business in what might otherwise be viewed as an unfeeling industry. Show less

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List of business-related electronic materials

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A long list, but feel free to modify the search on the left-hand side tool bar. Try the "Topics" drop-down menu. Once you've found and clicked o...Show more A long list, but feel free to modify the search on the left-hand side tool bar. Try the "Topics" drop-down menu. Once you've found and clicked on an item you like, scroll down to the bottom right of the page to be linked to similar materials, clickable subject headings, and other lists like this one! Ah the joy of discovery :) Show less

https://tigardchamber.org/

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Your friendly chamber of commerce is here to help you, intrepid entrepreneur! Click through the site to find even more resources, contacts, and networking opportunities. Your friendly chamber of commerce is here to help you, intrepid entrepreneur! Click through the site to find even more resources, contacts, and networking opportunities. Show less

The Storyteller's Secret

by Gallo, Carmine

eBook - 2016

Humans define their realities based on the stories they tell themselves and the world. Learn how to use storytelling to your benefit as you endeavor to grow or start your business. Humans define their realities based on the stories they tell themselves and the world. Learn how to use storytelling to your benefit as you endeavor to grow or start your business. Show less

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Mindful Work

How Meditation Is Changing Business From the Inside Out

by Gelles, David

eBook - 2015

From Steve Jobs to Arianna Huffington, many business leaders swear by meditation, and champion it as one of their keys to success. Why not try it yourself? From Steve Jobs to Arianna Huffington, many business leaders swear by meditation, and champion it as one of their keys to success. Why not try it yourself? Show less

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Never Split the Difference

Negotiating as If your Life Depended on It

by Voss, Christopher

eBook - 2016

Negotiation is as much a part of business as finance, marketing, and customer service. You might even say it has its hands in all of those. Get what you need, and perhaps what you want with some serious negotiation skills. Negotiation is as much a part of business as finance, marketing, and customer service. You might even say it has its hands in all of those. Get what you need, and perhaps what you want with some serious negotiation skills. Show less

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Range

Why Generalists Triumph in A Specialized World

by Epstein, David J.

eBook - 2019

A challenge against specialization, Epstein analyzes success stories and concludes that generalists are more adaptable, and therefore better equipped to thrive in an ever-changing milieu. A challenge against specialization, Epstein analyzes success stories and concludes that generalists are more adaptable, and therefore better equipped to thrive in an ever-changing milieu. Show less

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The Four Tendencies

by Rubin, Gretchen

eBook - 2017

How you respond to your expectations defines your place in one of four camps. Use this information to gain important insight into yourself and play to your strengths. How you respond to your expectations defines your place in one of four camps. Use this information to gain important insight into yourself and play to your strengths. Show less

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Everything Is Figureoutable

by Forleo, Marie

Audiobook CD - 2019

Temper panic in stressful situations, and learn how to manage criticism and impostor syndrome. Life and business are defined by problem-solving opportunities. Hone your psyche and move forward with gusto! Temper panic in stressful situations, and learn how to manage criticism and impostor syndrome. Life and business are defined by problem-solving opportunities. Hone your psyche and move forward with gusto! Show less

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https://sos.oregon.gov/business/Documents/business-guides/start-business-guide.pdf

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Provided by the Secretary of State, this is an information-rich resource that is sure to answer most of your questions about the topic. Provided by the Secretary of State, this is an information-rich resource that is sure to answer most of your questions about the topic. Show less

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