Author: Rita Almeida Publisher: World Bank Publications ISBN: Category : Access to Finance Languages : en Pages : 38
Book Description
One important concern of governments in developing countries is how to phase out large safety net programs. The authors evaluate the short-run effects of one possible exit strategy-programs that promote self-employment-in Argentina. They provide evidence that a small fraction of beneficiaries were attracted by this program. Overall, potential participants to self-employment are more likely to be female household heads and more educated beneficiaries relative to the average Jefes beneficiaries. Using nonexperimental methods, the authors show that participation in the program does affect the labor supply of participants, by reducing the probability of having an outside job, especially for males, and increasing the total number of hours worked. But the intervention fails to produce on average income gains to participating individuals and households in the short run. The fact that a small subset of former welfare beneficiaries are attracted to the program, coupled with the fact that only a subset of participants (younger and more educated beneficiaries, and with previous self-employment experience) benefited from participation has important implications for this intervention to represent a viable exit strategy from welfare.
Author: Rita Almeida Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
One important concern of governments in developing countries is how to phase out large safety net programs. The authors evaluate the short-run effects of one possible exit strategy-programs that promote self-employment-in Argentina. They provide evidence that a small fraction of beneficiaries were attracted by this program. Overall, potential participants to self-employment are more likely to be female household heads and more educated beneficiaries relative to the average Jefes beneficiaries. Using nonexperimental methods, the authors show that participation in the program does affect the labor supply of participants, by reducing the probability of having an outside job, especially for males, and increasing the total number of hours worked. But the intervention fails to produce on average income gains to participating individuals and households in the short run. The fact that a small subset of former welfare beneficiaries are attracted to the program, coupled with the fact that only a subset of participants (younger and more educated beneficiaries, and with previous self-employment experience) benefited from participation has important implications for this intervention to represent a viable exit strategy from welfare.
Author: Management Association, Information Resources Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 179981761X Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 1687
Book Description
Smaller companies are abundant in the business realm and outnumber large companies by a wide margin. To maintain a competitive edge against other businesses, companies must ensure the most effective strategies and procedures are in place. This is particularly critical in smaller business environments that have fewer resources. Start-Ups and SMEs: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source that examines the strategies and concepts that will assist small and medium-sized enterprises to achieve competitiveness. It also explores the latest advances and developments for creating a system of shared values and beliefs in small business environments. Highlighting a range of topics such as entrepreneurship, innovative behavior, and organizational sustainability, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, business managers, executives, managing directors, academicians, business professionals, researchers, and graduate-level students.
Author: Judith Adkins-Spears Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1456842188 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
411 For the Aspiring Merchandiser Make more money, be your own boss, and control your destiny. It covers all the basics of merchandising such as: what merchandisers do, the requirements for the beginning merchandiser, merchandising paperwork, client relations, customer service, even how to dress for success, and much more. You will refer to this guide again and again. You will discover: �� The sure fi re way to get merchandising jobs. �� How to acquire contacts in your chosen career. �� Everything needed to gain experience as a merchandiser. �� How to make resets easy. �� How to take care of your new business. From the tools needed to do the job right, to tips on job safety and a comprehensive glossary about Merchandising, you will fi nd all the resources necessary to build and grow your new Business in “Jump Start Your Merchandising Career”. Judith has compiled her extensive knowledge in one easy reference book that you will fi nd yourself taking with you on every job! I highly recommend this indispensable tool for a successful career in Merchandising! Servanne Edlund – Professional Mystery Shopper and Merchandiser I fi nd this book “Jump-Start Your Merchandising Career” to be a terrifi c self-help book for the aspiring merchandiser. Good solid advice from someone who knows the ins and outs of the job. Amber Jessamine – Auditor and Customer Service Analyst If you ever thought about merchandising, you defi nitely need to read “Jump-Start Your Merchandising Career” by Judith Adkins-Spears. This book will show you exactly what you should expect and what is expected of you! Every page offers something of value to the reader. It is a most comprehensive must read handbook that goes beyond the usual “how-to” and is fi lled with easy-to-follow instructions and valuable tips. I defi nitely recommend purchasing this book if you want to be successful in your new career. Sibylle Kline – MSPA Gold Certifi ed Mystery Shopper and Merchandiser, Many Years This book is written in terms that everyone can understand. Judith’s love for teaching truly comes through in every part of this book, offering clear and concise directions for starting and maintaining a successful merchandising career. If you have ever thought about merchandising as a career or part time job, this book is for you. PamInCa, author of The Essential Guide to Mystery Shopping Judith Adkins-Spears, the author of this book, has been a successful merchandiser and mystery shopper for many years. She has the Silver and Gold MSPA certifications, Undercover Video Specialist certification. Having been a teacher she fi nds her reward in encouraging others and contributing to their success. The material in this book will enable you to gain success in the fi eld of merchandising.
Author: Liz Broomfield Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub ISBN: 9781500476373 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 150
Book Description
One December I stopped being part-time employed / part-time self-employed and took the big, exciting (and scary) step into full-time self-employment. Except it wasn't scary, because I'd worked, planned, set goals and knew when it was time to do it. In this book I share exactly how I got to that stage. No tricks, no schemes to buy into, no promises of wealth on very little effort - just the concrete ways in which I planned, measured, built and worked hard to have the flexible and comfortable lifestyle I now enjoy. I'm passionate about helping other small business owners see that they, too, can take the plunge: that they don't have to be a beardy entrepreneur, give up everything and live on nothing: that you can do it carefully and safely, building your own safety net until you can fly free. This book is a mixture of diary entries and useful articles that will help you to find out ... - whether self-employment is for you - how to establish a business while maintaining your employment - how to set goals - how to network - how to measure your social media and website success - how to manage your days so you stay healthy - how to achieve a good work-life balance - how to dress to work at home
Author: Carol Hand Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1508184968 Category : Young Adult Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 82
Book Description
Many people want a meaningful health care career, without the time and expense of eight years of training. This straightforward volume explores the field of allied dentistry, which can launch a rewarding career in two years or less. For dental assistant, dental hygienist, and dental laboratory technician, readers examine typical duties, personal characteristics needed for success, tools and technology used, and average salary. Required education, the job application process, and strategies for on-the-job success are clearly presented. Sidebars cover topics such as new trends in braces, using ultrasonics in dental hygiene, and actions that help students succeed, including job shadowing and mentoring.
Author: Joseph D'Agnese Publisher: Currency ISBN: 0307453669 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 322
Book Description
This is a book for people like us, and we all know who we are. We make our own hours, keep our own profits, chart our own way. We have things like gigs, contracts, clients, and assignments. All of us are working toward our dreams: doing our own work, on our own time, on our own terms. We have no real boss, no corporate nameplate, no cubicle of our very own. Unfortunately, we also have no 401(k)s and no one matching them, no benefits package, and no one collecting our taxes until April 15th. It’s time to take stock of where you are and where you want to be. Ask yourself: Who is planning for your retirement? Who covers your expenses when clients flake out and checks are late? Who is setting money aside for your taxes? Who is responsible for your health insurance? Take a good look in the mirror: You are. The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed describes a completely new, comprehensive system for earning, spending, saving, and surviving as an independent worker. From interviews with financial experts to anecdotes from real-life freelancers, plus handy charts and graphs to help you visualize key concepts, you’ll learn about topics including: • Managing Cash Flow When the Cash Isn’t Flowing Your Way • Getting Real About What You’re Really Earning • Tools for Getting Out of Debt and Into Financial Security • Saving Consistently When You Earn Irregularly • What To Do When a Client’s Check Doesn’t Come In • Health Savings Accounts and How To Use Them • Planning for Retirement, Taxes and Dreams—All On Your Own
Author: Alexandria Valerio Publisher: World Bank Publications ISBN: 1464802033 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 287
Book Description
Entrepreneurship has attracted global interest for its potential to catalyze economic and social development. Research suggesting that certain entrepreneurial mindsets and skills can be learned has given rise to the field of entrepreneurship education and training (EET). Despite the growth of EET, global knowledge about these programs and their impact remains thin. In response, this study surveys the available literature and program evaluations to propose a Conceptual Framework for understanding the EET program landscape. The study finds that EET today consists of a heterogeneous mix of programs that can be broken into two groups: entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurship training. These programs target a range of participants: secondary and post-secondary education students, as well as potential and practicing entrepreneurs. The outcomes measured by program evaluations are equally diverse but generally fall under the domains of entrepreneurial mindsets and capabilities, entrepreneurial status, and entrepreneurial performance. The dimensions of EET programs vary according the particular target group. Programs targeting secondary education students focus on the development of foundational skills linked to entrepreneurship, while post-secondary education programs emphasize skills related to strategic business planning. Programs targeting potential entrepreneurs generally are embedded within broader support programs and tend to target vulnerable populations for whom employment alternatives may be limited. While programs serving practicing entrepreneurs focus on strengthening entrepreneurs knowledge, skills and business practices, which while unlikely to transform an enterprise in the near term, may accrue benefits to entrepreneurs over time. The study also offers implications for policy and program implementation, emphasizing the importance of clarity about target groups and desired outcomes when making program choices, and sound understanding of extent to which publicly-supported programs offer a broader public good, and compare favorably to policy alternatives for supporting the targeted individuals as well as the overall economic and social objectives.
Author: Rita Almeida
Author: Rita Almeida
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business
Author: Judith Adkins-Spears
Author: Liz Broomfield
Author: Carol Hand
Author: Joseph D'Agnese
Author: Alexandria Valerio
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