July Materials

Database of the Month Reference USA

The Reference USA Business databases contain detailed information on more than 12 million U.S. businesses. Details include sales figures, executive names and number of employees. Searches can be performed using these categories and more. Reference USA Residential information covers 102 million U.S. residents and is compiled from more than 3,900 White Page telephone directories.

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New Books

You’re In Charge – NOW WHAT?
Thomas J. Neff & James M. Citrin
658.4 NEFF

Whether you are new to the organization or have been promoted from within, the authors address questions all new managers face and present an 8 Point Plan for your first 100 days.


Jack Welch and the 4E’s of Leadership
Jeffrey A. Krames
658.4092 KRAM

“With leadership the question at the beginning of the day is, ‘how far can we take this…how big can we grow it…and how fast can we get there?’” – Jack Welch

This book gives a detailed analysis of the “4E” process Welch used to hire only the best. Find out how to hire smart people and cultivate leadership through case studies, examples and guidelines.


Ten Secrets of Successful Leaders
Dr. Donna Brooks & Dr. Lynn Brooks
658.4092 BROO

“Based on their wide-ranging survey of Fortune 500 CEO’s, senior executives, hiring managers, and team leaders, Donna and Lynn Brooks provide you with exclusive access to their well-defined leadership development strategies, best practices, and innovative ideas. You’ll also find a step-by-step road map to gaining winning skills companies need today.” (Book Jacket)



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June's New Business Materials

Database of the Month Morningstar Online

Morningstar Online helps users make smart investment decisions by finding stocks or funds to meet specific needs, research current or prospective holdings or see how a variety of investments fit together. This database is only available for use in our libraries.


New Books

What I Learned from Sam Walton
Michael Bergdahl
658.4012 BERG

“As a former director under Sam Walton, Bergdahl draws upon his firsthand observations to help you adapt Wal-Mart’s best practices and principles to your own organization.” (Book Jacket)



Built for Growth
Arthur Rubinfeld
658.406 RUBI

In Built for Growth, author Arthur Rubinfeld, draws upon his experience as chief architect for Starbucks. His book encourages business owners to “Make No Little Plans” and to “Push the Envelope” as they seek to expand their businesses.



Alpha Dogs
Donna Fenn
658.022 FENN

“Donna Fenn….introduces you to eight Alpha Dogs. These men and women share their solutions and insights on how to rise to the top, despite multiple competitors, from Chinese manufacturers to Wal-Mart.” (Book Jacket)




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May Highlights

Database of the Month Hoover's Online

Hoover's Online is a database of 12 million companies with in-depth coverage of 40,000 of the world's top businesses. Use this source to uncover basic company information, investment figures and background on companies and their competition. This database is only available for use in our libraries.



New Books

Monopoly Rules
Milind M. Lele
658.575 LELE

“Monopoly Rules provides a fresh way of thinking about why companies succeed and where to look for new, breakthrough opportunities….the monopoly rules are the step-by-step guidelines for success in a world in which the mass market is in tatters.” Dipak C. Jain

Grapevine - The New Art of Word-of-Mouth Marketing
Dave Balter & John Butman
659.13 BALT

“The rapidly growing field of word-of-mouth marketing has been desperately missing one thing: hands-on experience. This book fills that gap.” Emanuel Rosen

The Undercover Economist
Tim Harford
330.90511 HARF

“Most people think economists are boring, opinionated and wrong. Tim Harford is often right, always opinionated, but never boring. He shows how economics can be used to illuminate our everyday lives, whether you want an explanation of the price of a cup of coffee or of poverty in the third world, Harford has it all.” John Kay

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April Materials

Database of the Month Standard & Poor’s Net Advantage

Net Advantage is a quick online search source for financial and business information. It provides access to the following S&P products: Corporation Records, Industry Surveys, The Outlook, Register of Corporations, Directors & Executives, and Standard & Poor’s Stock Reports.


New Books

How We Got Here
Andy Kessler
338.064 KESS

“A great book on how we went from the steam engine to the Internet, as well as how the markets that financed it all came to be.” – John Mauldin

Your Money or Your Life
Joe Dominguez & Vicki Robin
332.02401 DOMI

“Do you spend more than you earn? Does making a living feel more like making a dying? Do you feel stuck in a job you can’t afford to leave? Is money fragmenting your time and your relationships with family and friends?” - Book jacket. In this new edition the authors challenge you to transform your relationship with money and achieve financial independence.

Starting From Scratch
Wes Moss
338.040922 MOSS

Thinking of starting your own business? Before you begin your new venture, read Wes Moss’ new book. In it he relates the secrets of entrepreneurship with firsthand stories from “21 ordinary people who made the entrepreneurial leap.”



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March Materials

Database of the Month Dun & Bradstreet's Million Dollar Directory

Dun & Bradstreet's Million Dollar Database features company information on over 1,600,000 U.S. and Canadian leading public and private businesses. Company information includes industry information, type of ownership, principal executives and biographies.

New Books

Marketing to the Campus Crowd
David A. Morrison
658.8340842 MORR

“Marketing to the Campus Crowd drills down into the whys, wherefores, and economic drivers of the $200 billion college consumer market.”--John McManus, Editor-in-Chief, American Demographics.

151 Quick Ideas to Inspire Your Staff
Jerry R. Wilson
658.314 WILS

Jerry Wilson presents ideas on motivating your employees. No long boring chapters on philosophy, ethics or personal stories, but short to the point directives that you use for results.

The Ice Cream Maker
Subir Chowdhury
658.562 CHOW

A short but inspiring book about a regional ice cream manufacturer determined to sell its product to a national grocery chain. The book challenges the reader to make quality the key ingredient in everything he does.

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February Highlights

Database of the Month Business & Company Resource Center

Business & Company Resource Center brings together in a single database company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company history and industry news and information. (Thompson Gale)



New Books

Essentials of Payroll: Management and Accounting
Steven M. Bragg
658.321 BRAG

Bragg offers valuable tips, techniques, real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices in this handy and concise paperback.



99.3 Random Acts of Marketing
Drew McLellan
658.8 MCLE

Whether you work for a large firm or are operating a small business this book has something to offer everyone. The author writes, “…marketing isn’t rocket science. It’s common sense. It’s consistency. It’s staying the course.” You’ll enjoy his crisp and clear writing style and find tips that you can use.



Best Face Forward
Jeffrey F. Rayport & Bernard J. Jaworski
658.812 RAYP

“Based on extensive research inside both start-up and established businesses across many industries, Best Face Forward proposes ways that companies can radically reengineer their front-office operations.” The authors look at what people do best and what machines do best – the goal being better customer experiences.


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