Books published by Rethink Press

Independent Retailers are facing their biggest challenge since the rise of the National Chains in the 1930sToday, giant online retailers and national chain stores have an insatiable need to gobble up market share on an unprecedented level. In the meantime, smaller bricks-and-mortar retailers have become convenient showrooms for the internet giants, where customers can view and handle the products, seek the expertise of the staff, and then buy the exact same product online for a fraction of the cost.With higher overheads and fewer resources, how can you compete, thrive and build a prosperous business?David and Goliath will help you to: Become the face of your business so that customers want to buy from you Stand out from your competition by becoming a specialist retailer Offer exclusive, curated products and services that the giants can't match Attract the right customers with a powerful and compelling message Make more sales and reclaim market share from the greedy giantsYou can fight back and win!This book is your secret weapon.

WHAT IS THE RELEVANCE OF LEADERS IN A WORLDIN WHICH TRADITIONAL BUSINESS MODELS ARE LOSING GROUND AND INNOVATION IS DRIVEN MORE AND MORE BY CROSS FUNCTIONAL, SELF-MANAGED TEAMS? A Different Kind of Leader provides valuable insights for leaders who wish to increase their in¿uence and facilitate ongoing progress in a disruptive, digitalised world. Janet Poot provides practical examples of relevant situations and dilemmas which open the door to a different way of leading and can be used for frequent reference in every phase of leadership. If you're a leader, or aspiring leader, and want to continue to add value in these highly disruptive times then A Different Kind of Leader is an invaluable guide.

HOW WOULD IT FEEL TO MASTER SELLING, TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH AND BECOME A SCALE UP MILLIONAIRE?Gordon McAlpine is a self-made, successful entrepreneur who has been there and done it. By starting up, growing and exiting a highly successful global technology company without any funding from investors or the bank, he has personally proved that the organic Scale Up of a business really is an achievable dream. In Scale Up Millionaire he reveals his proven 6-Step Scale Up Process, which shows you how to: Convert your solid product into a compelling Proposition that will be the equal of the world's leading companies Channel your Passion and use 'Founder Selling'to inspire prospects to want to buy from you Focus on building a strong sales Pipeline to fuel your growth and create critical momentum Build and lead a world-class sales team, centred around positive, driven People who consistently smash their targets Use the 'SPQ' (Sales Performance Quarters) Model to ensure your team perform in every sales meeting, even under intense pressure Adopt a Precision mind-set to power up the speed of your Scale UpScale Up Millionaire gives you the opportunity to sell your way to a fast growth, high value enterprise, with the potential for a life-changing exit.

A new public sector is emerging from the ashes of austerity. Make sure you're still here to see it.As a public sector manager you are the backbone of public service delivery but you now face the greatest challenge of your career because of this thing called austerity. A New Public Sector will emerge from the significant changes being driven by these cuts and, if you want to be part of it, it pays to be prepared. How To Survive Austerity is your essential manual if you want to deliver results in challenging times and improve your own chances of survival.This book provides you with a no-nonsense, 7-step framework to ensure you and your staff are ready for the challenge ahead. Read How To Survive Austerity and act on what you learn to: Maximise your chances of surviving austerity; Present your service in the best way to all stakeholders; Get to grips with the significant changes taking place; Encourage the public to CHERISH your service; Prepare yourself, and your people, for the challenges ahead; Emerge as a leader in the New Public Sector.If you're being forced to do more with less, are under pressure to constantly justify budgets or simply want to be a proactive leader in these uncertain times, this book can help.

Will it Stand Up? Uses the London 2012 Olympic Stadium to demonstrate the seven principles for running successful projects.As well as sharing what went on behind the scenes of this iconic stadium, it provides you with a clear blueprint for improving your own project outcomes.Whether you're an architect, engineer, developer or contractor, you'll find this book both entertaining and educational.

DO YOU OWN YOUR BUSINESS OR DOES YOUR BUSINESS OWN YOU?Most people who think they own a business, don't. They are simply self-employed. There is nothing wrong with being self-employed, but to truly own your business, it must be able to operate successfully without you.If your business can run without you, congratulations! You have a systemised business that you can scale, grow and perhaps even sell. If you are indispensable to your business, then this book was written for you.In FROM STRESS TO SUCCESS you will learn how to: Review your existing processes so you can improve and systemise them Write a detailed and usable business operations manual Effectively train and develop your team to operate your business without you Lead, rather than simply manage, your business and your people Build a valuable asset that works for you now, and in the future

Are you one of the many skilled therapists or fitness instructors who went into business to share your passion for what you do and to help other people?Do you struggle to attract clients, earn a living wage and manage your time?Are you surviving, rather than thriving, in business?In THRIVE Karen Ingram shares the secret of how you can combine your talent and passion for what you do with simple and effective business tools to make being in business a joy. She outlines some of the common pitfalls that therapists and fitness instructors fall prey to when starting out in business and takes you through 5 clear steps to get your business healthy, happy and thriving.As you read this book and work through the DO! Exercises you will learn to: Change your MINDSET to value what you do and start thinking like a business person MAP your business so you know exactly where you are going, how much you will earn and how your working week will look MONETISE your business so that you can make a good living doing what you love Effectively MARKET your business to attract a steady flow of paying clients MANAGE your business so that it is enjoyable and scalable!Whether you are a Pilates or Yoga Teacher, Massage Therapist, Counsellor, Nutritional Therapist, Osteopath or Acupuncturist, you too can learn the secret of running a profitable and happy lifestyle business when you read this book.

There is no such thing as the perfect relationship.Embracing this fact is the first step to taking back ownership and responsibility for ourselves and our most important relationships. In a humorous and self-deprecating way, Rebecca Miller sets the scene and asks the questions that will help you to: Accept that no person, and no relationship, is perfect, and why that's OK Recognise the themes, habits and patterns that commonly show up in your thinking and behaviours, and how to change them for the better Identify the different needs we all have and how you can choose to meet them through deliberate intent rather than unconscious habit Understand what is really going on behind what people say and do so you can communicate more effectively Embrace the importance of putting your own needs first and how, when you feel better in yourself, you make better choices Develop the knowledge, skill and willingness to make different choices in how to look after your own well-being so you can experience more fulfilling relationships

Pizza and parcels should be delivered but babies should be born.Happy Birthing Days is a 3-step method that has helped hundreds of women and couples to have more choice and a better birthing experience on their big day. Combining positive birth stories with practical tips for body and mind, this book provides a guide that enables all pregnant women to prepare themselves in a positive way. Jutta shares the best of her knowledge and experience from over 30 years of midwifery, and combines this with her deep knowledge of NLP, hypnosis and yoga to: 1. give you more confidence in your body and your skills; 2. teach you Birth Breathing for deep relaxation and a better birth; 3. offer effective hands-on tips and tricks for birth partners; 4. create more choice for you, your partner and your baby; 5. enable you to release unwanted fears and doubts.Birth is a global matter and everyone deserves the best beginning in life. Let this book be your guide.Jutta Wohlrab is an enthusiastic and inspiring midwife, trainer and international speaker with over 30 years' experience. She is based in Berlin and Australia and enjoys travelling and connecting with people all over the world. Her vision is that women all over the world can have joyful, safe and happy births.

Are you frustrated by one-size-fits-all approaches to health, fitness and nutrition? Are you trying different exercises and diets but finding they're not working for you? Do you want to invest in your health and fitness but have no time for mistakes or guesswork?Whether you're just starting to exercise and eat healthily, are already serious about your health and fitness or are an athlete, this book is for you.The good news is there is a way to remove all the guesswork and get results quickly and efficiently without the trial and error.In Remove the Guesswork, Leanne Spencer shares with you her tips and techniques for how to personalise every aspect of your health, fitness and nutrition program, so that you can stay fit and healthy for as long as possible and really enjoy your life. Read this book and you will be able to: Understand what your DNA can reveal about the best type of diet and exercise for you Pick up tips on lifestyle, sleep, mindset and setbacks from injury Learn how wearable tech can help you to track and self-monitor for better results Gain inspiration from other people, like you, who've personalised their health, fitness and nutritionWhether you're just starting to exercise and eat healthily, are already serious about your health and fitness or are an athlete, this book is for you.