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Take My Money: Accepting Payments on the Web
by Noel RappinGetting paid using Stripe or PayPal is only the beginning of creating a fully-functional e-commerce application. You also need to handle failure cases, inventory management, administration, security, reporting, and be compliant with legal issues. Manage one-time transactions and recurring subscriptions, handle inventory management, issue discounts and refunds, mitigate administration and compliance issues, and test your code to ensure your customers have a smooth, hassle-free experience.An e-commerce payment application is literally rewarding to build--you can see the return on investment as genuine money is added to your account. But it can be stressful to manage, with security and compliance concerns and administration issues. And your entire business may depend on these features working smoothly. Let Noel Rappin guide you through the setup and complications of dealing with online financial transactions. Go beyond just the interaction with the gateway service and build an application that will be robust and useful over time. Set up a Stripe and PayPal payment gateway and accept credit card payments. Use the Stripe API to improve security by validating credit card data without sending it through your own server. Design your application for maximum flexibility against the inevitable complexities of business logic, including handling discounts. Manage the multiple failure points of dealing with payment gateways and test for failure cases. Use background jobs to simplify third-party interactions. Handle administrative tasks such as issuing refunds and discounts while maintaining data integrity and security. Create subscription plans and manage recurring payments, and stay on top of legal issues regarding taxes, reporting, and compliance. Pay affiliates or contributors from your application. By the end, you will know how to create a fully-functional web payment-taking machine.What You Need:The code in this book works with Ruby 2.3.1 and Rails 5, though nearly all of the code will run with earlier versions of Ruby and Rails.
Take Personal Risks: How to Be a More Effective Leader
by Gareth Jones Rob GoffeeShowing yourself as a leader inevitably involves taking personal risks and a willingness to reveal weaknesses. This chapter discusses how caring deeply about what you're doing and acknowledging your weaknesses as well as strengths in a skillful way will make you a more authentic leader.
Take Risks and Overcome Fears: Airplanes and Serial Entrepreneurs--Making Intersectional Ideas Happen
by Frans JohanssonRisk taking is essential if you wish to turn your intersectional idea into innovation. How do we find the courage to leave an established network behind, or persevere after failures? This chapter provides some answers.
Take Their Breath Away
by Chip R. Bell John R. PattersonPraise for Take Their Breath Away"Are you bored? We're so spoiled that when something is merely good enough, we just walk away. Chip and John explain that the surefire method for growth and customer loyalty is simple: don't be boring."--Seth Godin, author of Purple Cow and Tribes"Take Their Breath Away shows how legendary customer service delivery can win and keep devoted customers for life. I LUV this fantastic book."--Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus, Southwest Airlines Company"No one knows more about creating profit through service than Chip and John. If you want to know the best way to do it, read Take Their Breath Away. The examples in this book will certainly start your creative juices flowing and help your organization take your customers' breath away.--Howard Beharformer, former president, Starbucks Coffee International.
Take This Job And Ship It
by Byron L. DorganTake this job and ship it: how corporate greed and brain-dead politics are selling out America
Take This Job and Ship It: How Corporate Greed and Brain Dead Politics Are Selling Out America
by Byron L. DorganOur trade deficit increases by $2 billion a day. Pharmaceutical companies and their lobbyists have such influence in Washington that Medicare, by current law, is not allowed to negotiate lower drug prices. We import oil on an ever-increasing scale, putting ourselves into dept with the Saudis, the Kuwaitis, and other Middle Eastern nations. With their windfall profits, they continue to buy American assets. China's booming economy and abundance of cheap labor are threatening our economic survival. We have mortgaged our fortunes, our principles, and our way of life. In this comprehensive look at the real, human toll of America's unsound trade policy, Senator Byron Dorgan exposes the myth of "free trade." Indeed, free trade is not free; it is something that is slowly but surely draining away American prosperity. Sure, Chinese labor can drive down prices at Wal-Mart; at the same time, however, those saved wages-dollars that would have gone to buy these cheaper goods-are gone. Too soon, it will all come crashing down. Major U.S. corporations continue to ship jobs overseas by the millions and, because of their influence in Washington, avoid paying a king's ransom in taxes. Many billions of dollars that these companies fleece from the government and the American people go overwhelmingly to investments in expanding production capabilities overseas. In short, our government is in the grip of corporate and foreign interests, and the American worker has born the brunt of this culture of corruption. How can we stem the tide of outsourcing? Why has the White House done nothing? Will the middle class survive? From describing corporate profiteering to calling to action a lethargic, inactive government, Byron Dorgan exposes the truth about the destructive relationship between corporations and Congress and proposes strategies for what can really be done to preserve America's preeminence in the world.
Take Your Company Global: The New Rules of International Expansion
by Nataly KellyIf you're on the internet, you're already global. Now, get access to an innovative data-driven model for profitably expanding the international presence you already have. Companies looking to expand used to think about entering international markets, but today you're global from the moment you create a website. Nataly Kelly, Chief Growth Officer at Rebrandly (a global tech company with customers in more than 100 countries) and former VP International Ops and Strategy at HubSpot, says now the goal should be market intensification—building on the presence you already have. Kelly's MARACA model enables companies to distill the mass amounts of data available to determine if, how, and where they should expand by looking at three key areas of measurement: MA: market availability-the size of the market opportunity within a given country RA: real-time analytics-data indicating how your company is currently performing in that market CA : customer addressability-the measure of your company's ability to address the market, no matter its size The book is based on Kelly's experiences with building a global business both at HubSpot and as a consultant, but also contains numerous examples from successful global companies of various sizes, such as Airbnb, Canva, Dashlane, GoStudent, Facebook, LinkedIn, Lottie Dolls, Netflix, Revolut, Teamwork, and Zoom. Including information on building a globally minded corporate culture, this is a complete strategic guide to discovering international growth opportunities.
Take Your Seat at the Table: Live an Authentic Life of Abundance, Wellness, and Freedom
by Anthony O'NealFind the key to taking ownership of your life and becoming the person God created you to be.Are fears and uncertainties keeping you from reaching for your dreams? In Take Your Seat at the Table, bestselling author Anthony O'Neal reveals the indispensable tools and strategies to take ownership of your decisions and step into the life God wants you to live.The table has always been the spiritual, emotional, and relational center of a well-lived. The table is a central metaphor of throughout Scripture and it's where the real substance of life--from the mundane to the magnificent--is dreamed up, planned out, prayed over, accomplished, and celebrated. Yet most people aren't intentional about taking a seat at the table of their own lives--let alone prioritizing the important things that happen around the tables in their homes, at work, and beyond.In Take Your Seat at the Table, Anthony O'Neal utilizes his trademark humor, compelling stories, and lessons from his life to help you:Become empowered to make the best financial, career, health, emotional, and relational decisionsIdentify the keys to fostering strong relationships with friends and family, build a "work tribe" that will help you achieve your goalsDevelop a vision for thriving in every phase of lifeDiscover an eternal quality of life filled with meaning, true abundance (including financial freedom), and joy Take Your Seat at the Table equips you to take charge and step into the life God wants you to live. Just about every significant decision, conversation, prayer, celebration, or affirmation takes place around the table--are you ready to take a seat at the head of your own table?
Take Yourself to the Top
by Laura Berman FortgangIf you're looking for job search advice, this book is not for you. If you want to know about writing a résumé, creating a cover letter, honing interview skills, or dressing for success, you're in the wrong place. But if you're willing to take charge of your career like never before, if you're prepared to be responsible for the choices you make and have the guts to ask for what you really want, then get ready to take yourself to the top. In this updated and expanded edition of Laura Berman Fortgang's exemplary business/self-help book, readers will learn: - how to leap out of that mid-career rut - how to completely and honestly assess your career's progress - how to identify obstacles that keep you from reaching your goals - how to turn your back on what many people might call "success" to discover your true life calling
Take a Financial Leap: The 3 golden rules for financial life success
by Pete WargentAn inspirational and motivating book that shows how three &‘&’golden rules&’&’ can be used to accelerate results and set exciting and inspiring goals – not only when investing in property or shares, but also in business and all areas of life. Much more than just another investment book, Take a Financial Leap looks at the psychology of success and how by simply mastering three easy rules, the results readers can achieve are almost limitless. Pete Wargent, a successful financial commentator, investor and author, has written an easy to read and understand guide, using lots of practical case studies and personal stories to show readers how to:Set big, exciting and inspiring goalsUse compound growth and &‘&’snow-balling&” to generate wealthUnderstand the psychology of success and how to achieve emotional masteryLearn how to become a long-term, successful share market investorCreate substantial and lasting wealth through real estateBuild a successful business or career in the field of their passionEscape the rat race and live the life they chose, rather than one dictated to them by a pay cheque. This book is a detailed plan for accelerating success and achieving financial freedom and success at any age across all aspects of life. It is a practical and motivating book that uses 3 simple rules to provide a road-map for taking finance and life goals to the next level.
Take a Lesson: Black Achievers on How They Made It and What They Learned Along the Way
by Caroline V. ClarkeA fascinating set of Black perspectives on what it takes to succeed today In Take a Lesson: Today's Black Achievers on How They Made It and What They Learned Along the Way, Updated and Revised, award-winning journalist and author Caroline Clarke once again compels a dynamic list of Black business heroes and role models to openly share their own goals, hits, and misses, exploring what they overcame and what they’re still working to overcome, not just for themselves, but for their peers and would be peers, who the equity odds are still against. In this book, you’ll find: Updated interviews with Black corporate titans containing critically important lessons about business success Deeply personal accounts of the journeys of Black superachievers from a diverse set of backgrounds and industries who are still rising in their industries Insights into the ways the world has changed—and the ways it hasn’t—since the release of the first edition in 2001 Perfect for Black students and early-career professionals looking for proven ways to navigate the unique challenges they’ll face, Take a Lesson is also a great resource for allies seeking to gain perspective on a critically important set of experiences. While these stories are specifically of Black success, their ability to inform, inspire, and reaffirm the value of ambition and perseverance, no matter the odds or era, transcends race.
Take on The Street
by Arthur LevittInTake on the Street, Arthur Levitt--Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission for eight years under President Clinton--provides the best kind of insider information: the kind that can help honest, small investors protect themselves from the deliberately confusing ways of Wall Street. At a time when investor confidence in Wall Street and corporate America is at an historic low, when many are seriously questioning whether or not they should continue to invest, Levitt offers the benefits of his own experience, both on Wall Street and as its chief regulator. His straight talk about the ways of stockbrokers (they are salesmen, plain and simple), corporate financial statements (the truth is often hidden), mutual fund managers (remember who they really work for), and other aspects of the business will help to arm everyone with the tools they need to protect—and enhance—their financial future.
Take on the Street
by Arthur LevittIn Take on the Street, Arthur Levitt--Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission for eight years under President Clinton--provides the best kind of insider information: the kind that can help honest, small investors protect themselves from the deliberately confusing ways of Wall Street.At a time when investor confidence in Wall Street and corporate America is at an historic low, when many are seriously questioning whether or not they should continue to invest, Levitt offers the benefits of his own experience, both on Wall Street and as its chief regulator. His straight talk about the ways of stockbrokers (they are salesmen, plain and simple), corporate financial statements (the truth is often hidden), mutual fund managers (remember who they really work for), and other aspects of the business will help to arm everyone with the tools they need to protect--and enhance--their financial future.From the Trade Paperback edition.accountants engage in sleight of hand to fake impressive company performance; how to find the truth in a company's financial statements; the real reason for the Street's hostility to full disclosure; the crisis in corporate governance, and, given these shenanigans and double-dealings, what specific steps you can take to safeguard your financial future.With integrity and authority, Levitt gives us a bracing primer on the collapse of the system for overseeing our capital markets, and sage, essential advice on a discipline we often ignore to our peril--how not to lose money.From the Hardcover edition.
Take the First Shot: Strategies to Fire You Up and Change Your Life (The Revolutionize Series)
by Peggy CarusoA career and personal development coach shows entrepreneurs how to improve their lives and the lives of others through simple strategies.Most people would like to change some behavior patterns and create better outcomes in their personal and professional lives. The trouble is that thinking about making a change often feels overwhelming. It’s hard to know where to start.That’s why Peggy Caruso wrote Take the First Shot. She is passionate about helping people fire up their lives and begin making positive changes. Take the First Shot provides a wealth of tools and techniques to help entrepreneurs take the first step to making a profound difference in their life and in others’ lives. Within Take the First Shot, Peggy provides simple strategies to help entrepreneurs:Improve their relationships and become a better parentEnhance their health and achieve personal development goalsBalance their career and family obligationsAchieve meaningful change and grow in love, gratitude, and strengthPraise for Take the First Shot“Peggy Caruso offers a treasure trove of small, practical, first steps you can take to revolutionize your life. Take one of her strategies and start creating a new future today!” —Jack Canfield, co-author of The Success Principles and Chicken Soup for the Soul“Peggy Caruso shows anyone how they can use the biggest problems they face to their advantage and truly transform their life. One small step is all it takes, and she gives you many possible ways to take that first step.” —Steve Harrison, co-founder of The National Publicity Summit“Peggy is a wise leader. She’s a great career and personal development coach who has spent years studying human personality. You’ll begin acting on it, and that's when your life will truly be revolutionized.” —Bob Proctor, international bestselling author and star of The Secret
Take the Four-Way View: Leadership with Authenticity
by Stewart D. FriedmanEffective leadership development deals with the whole person. In this chapter, you will explore the relative importance of the four domains of your life-work, home, community, and self-the attention you give them, whether the goals you pursue in each one are in sync with the others, and how satisfied you are with how things are going in each area and altogether.
Take the Lead
by David Gergen Warren Bennis John David Mann Betsy Myers"Why is it that some people challenge us and motivate us to rise to our best abilities, while others seem to drain our energy and spirit? What is that particular quality certain people have that causes those around them to engage fully and feel connected?" You are a leader. You do not need to be in a boardroom, on a battlefield, or on a ballot to have a profound impact on everyone around you. In this life-changing book, Betsy Myers--senior adviser to two US presidents and former executive director of Harvard's Center for Public Leadership--demonstrates how each of us has opportunities to take the lead every day and shares seven core principles that will enable us to be more productive, engaged, and successful. From the Oval Office to the playground, cabinet meetings to kitchen tables, in public life and private, Betsy Myers has seen firsthand the emergence of a new leadership model where having all the answers up front is less important than asking the right questions, where strength is derived less from the power you wield than from how you make the people around you feel. With personal stories from her time in government, in academia, and on the campaign trail, as well as her experiences as a wife, daughter, and mother, Myers helps all of us learn to set the right priorities for ourselves; to connect on a deeper level with the people around us; to uncover problems early when they are still easy to fix; to collaborate with those whose points of view are different from our own; and to push through our fears and live our most authentic lives. Myers demonstrates that more than simply making people feel good, this kind of leadership can have a profound effect on the results achieved: it is how initiatives are launched, profits are made, and work gets done. Personal, practical, and profoundly inspiring, Take the Lead is a book for anyone who wonders where all the great leaders have gone. Betsy Myers helps us see that true leadership is all around us--and within us.
Take the Lead: How Women Leaders are Driving Success through Innovation
by Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj Anne-Valérie Corboz Delphine Mourot-HaxaireThe business world is in need of more powerful and insightful female leaders. Discover the strategies and inspiration you need to Take the Lead. Only 26% of leadership positions in business are occupied by women. This book explores how we can close this prevailing gender gap before offering practical strategies on how you can Take the Lead as a business leader. Combining academic rigour with corporate expertise, this book features first-hand research and interviews with female leaders within global organizations to offer the strategies and insights that will propel you to success. From managing conflict and building confidence to growing your network and shaping your career, Take the Lead offers the strategies and inspiration you need to boost your leadership skills and establish yourself as a successful and influential changemaker.
Take the Lead: Motivate, Inspire, and Bring Out the Best in Yourself and Everyone Around You
by David Gergen Warren Bennis John David Mann Betsy Myers"Why is it that some people challenge us and motivate us to rise to our best abilities, while others seem to drain our energy and spirit? What is that particular quality certain people have that causes those around them to engage fully and feel connected?" You are a leader. You do not need to be in a boardroom, on a battlefield, or on a ballot to have a profound impact on everyone around you. In this life-changing book, Betsy Myers--senior adviser to two US presidents and former executive director of Harvard's Center for Public Leadership--demonstrates how each of us has opportunities to take the lead every day and shares seven core principles that will enable us to be more productive, engaged, and successful. From the Oval Office to the playground, cabinet meetings to kitchen tables, in public life and private, Betsy Myers has seen firsthand the emergence of a new leadership model where having all the answers up front is less important than asking the right questions, where strength is derived less from the power you wield than from how you make the people around you feel. With personal stories from her time in government, in academia, and on the campaign trail, as well as her experiences as a wife, daughter, and mother, Myers helps all of us learn to set the right priorities for ourselves; to connect on a deeper level with the people around us; to uncover problems early when they are still easy to fix; to collaborate with those whose points of view are different from our own; and to push through our fears and live our most authentic lives. Myers demonstrates that more than simply making people feel good, this kind of leadership can have a profound effect on the results achieved: it is how initiatives are launched, profits are made, and work gets done. Personal, practical, and profoundly inspiring, Take the Lead is a book for anyone who wonders where all the great leaders have gone. Betsy Myers helps us see that true leadership is all around us--and within us.
Take the Leap: Change Your Career, Change Your Life
by Sara BlissA road map for landing your dream job.Take the Leap features inspiration and advice from more than sixty-five people who transformed their lives—and with this guide, so can you. These are game changers, rule breakers, and side hustlers who once stood where you are now, wondering if they should take a risk. They went from production assistant to million-dollar screenplay writer; attorney to surf instructor; mom to DJ; hairdresser to firefighter; real estate agent to award-winning chef. Do you want to go for that career you’ve always dreamed about? Launch a new company? Become a tech mogul? Live a life of adventure? Save the world? You’ll find wisdom from successful mentors like creative visionary and writer Simon Doonan, entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran, NFL player turned artist/activist Aaron Maybin, and wellness and beauty guru Bobbi Brown. This is a career guide for today’s ever-changing job market. Thinking about your own next chapter? Take the leap.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (A)
by Nobuo Sato David J. Collis Akiko KannoThis case follows Christophe Weber, President and CEO of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, a leading pharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, as Takeda considers acquiring Shire Plc, a biotech company based in Ireland. The acquisition would turn Takeda into a top ten global pharmaceutical company; however, other pharma companies were showing initial interest in acquiring Shire, and the acquisition would require a large amount of funding. Other concerns about the bid were nonfinancial. Over the last two decades, Takeda had aggressively pursued globalization and was now a global company with two thirds of revenue raised outside Japan and a diverse management team. What was the implication of acquiring Shire? Was now the right time to take such a big step? Was the acquisition in line with the company's goals? How would the combined company be managed? Would the acquisition put an end to Takeda as a Japanese company?
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (B)
by Nobuo Sato David J. Collis Akiko KannoThis case is a follow up to HBS Case No. 721-373, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (A). Following the events of the previous case, Takeda reached an agreement to acquire Ireland-based Shire Plc. The case follows some of the achievements and challenges Takeda and its employees face following the acquisition. It outlines the company's situation in 2019 and raises discussion about its future prospects.
Taken for Granted: How Conservatism Can Win Back the Americans That Liberalism Failed
by Gianno CaldwellA Fox News political analyst tackles some of our communities&’ toughest challenges with timely insight from his own life: the story of how conservative values helped a kid from the South Side of Chicago find a life of opportunity.&“A must-read.&”—Brian Kilmeade, bestselling author of Sam Houston and the Alamo AvengersBorn to a mother consumed by drugs and raised by his grandmother in poverty on the South Side of Chicago, Gianno Caldwell saw firsthand how lawmakers from both parties have failed African American voters on issues like poverty, welfare, and education. But as someone who beat the odds growing up under a fear-based mentality that limits what people can achieve, Caldwell believes there&’s another way.In this groundbreaking book, the Fox News analyst describes his personal journey while detailing a hopeful vision for a nation no longer beholden to identity politics and self-limitations. Trapped within the expectations and traditions of our communities, families, political parties, faith, race, and gender, we fail to challenge our politicians and ourselves to create real change. Now more than ever, we need to confront preconceived notions about the Democrats and Republicans, public policy, and American history. Looking at the obstacles facing urban communities, such as crime, education, and social mobility, Caldwell digs beneath the statistics. By spotlighting the moments that enabled his rise to success, he proffers steps that can help more people overcome the odds—whether through policy reform or the heroic efforts of men and women who are already working to make a difference in their own communities.
Taken for a Ride: How Daimler-Benz Drove Off with Chrysler
by Bradley A. Stertz Bill VlasicIn May 1998, a stunning $36 billion merger was announced by Chrysler, the all-American automaker, and Daimler-Benz, the German manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz luxury sedans. This corporate marriage promised to rock the global auto industry, but when the dust settled, Daimler had bought Chrysler, and an American icon had lost its independence. Taken for a Ride follows the twists and turns on the road to DaimlerChrysler and is a cautionary tale of the risks and rewards of going global. “A book in the manner of Barbarians at the Gate-a spellbinding tale, juicy gossip and all, of how business is really done among the world’s top companies…full of fresh facts and insights on one of the most heavily covered business stories of the 1990s…it is as fun to read as it is informative.”-New York Times Book Review
Takeover of the Norton Co.
by Thomas R. Piper Kenton W. ElderkinAfter a decade of mediocre performance, the Norton Co. enters 1990 with the prospect of increased sales in the next few years. Yet Norton is pursuing slow growth industries, and a lower than expected earnings announcement at the beginning of 1990 has depressed earnings forecasts by brokerage firms. BTR, a large highly successful British conglomerate, is considering making a takeover offer of Norton but is troubled by a number of issues. This case takes a behind-the-scenes look at how a company like BTR would value a potential takeover target and analyze how the acquisition would impact BTR's operations and performance, and how it might stave off competing bids if it were to make an offer.
Takeovers Panel and Takeovers Regulation in Australia
by Ian RamsayThe Takeovers Panel and Takeovers Regulation in Australia is the first detailed analysis of the Australian Takeovers Panel, the regulatory body for takeovers in Australia, whose key power is to declare circumstances relating to a takeover to be unacceptable. Although the first ten years of the Panel are regarded as unsuccessful (only four matters were considered by the Panel), since 2000, it has considered more than 300 matters. It is regarded as having made a very important contribution to the effective regulation of takeovers in Australia.Ian Ramsay brings together leading takeovers practitioners to consider the functions and powers of the Panel, explore why it was established, provide an assessment of its work, examine key issues and discuss possible reforms that would make the Panel even more effective.