Product Description: Career change is a way of life - the average professional makes three major career shifts before retirem ent. This book shows how to make a smooth transition into a new career and benefit from practical, straightforward advic e every step of the way. '

Provides an overview of purchasing, examines background information of purchasing in various industries, and lists job hunting directories (view table of contents)

An overview of franchising discusses the screening process, finding sources of capital, choosing a site, selecting an advisory team, and managing resources

Product Description: Changing careers, or relaunching a career after an absence from the field, can be a confusing and intimidating experience. If you're facing this challenge, you're not alone; career experts estimate that hte average person makes at least three career changes in a lifetime...read more

Explains the rules of smart shopping, tells how to select healthy and economical foods, and discusses coupons, food storage, and rebates

Product Description: A growing percentage of stores and service business in the US are franchises. This resource focuses on the special issues and day-to-day operational realities of running a franchise, rather than on selecting or buying one. It delivers the practical knowledge franchise owners and managers need to profitably run their business within the constraints of their franchise agreement...read more

Offers advice on establishing career goals, finding job openings, preparing resumes and cover letters, and handling interviews, and tells how to start one's own business