New York Public Library Business Desk Reference [Paperback]

The New York Public Library (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 7, 1999

Essential Information for Every Office--at Your Fingertips.

Marketing Tips.
* Hiring and Firing.
* Letters That Work .
* Home Office Do's and Don'ts.
* Small Business Advice.

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

In this hefty single-volume reference, one of the world's most trusted public libraries dispenses business information on subjects ranging from sexual harassment in the workplace to methods of organizing files. Ever wonder if your sales letters are in the correct format, or where to find the small-business loan you need to expand operations? The New York Public Library Business Desk Reference answers these and thousands of other questions in its far-ranging pages. Subjects covered include business writing and speaking, personnel administration, emerging technologies, accounting and budgeting, office design, record keeping, marketing research, and much more. Extensive cross-referencing and a thorough index help keep track of interrelated topics, and directories of consultants, recruiters, and government resources give you the contact information you need to learn more. If you're in business, this indispensable reference belongs on your shelves next to the dictionary and thesaurus. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

In the tradition of the highly regarded New York Public Library Desk Reference, this all-encompassing, up-to-date volume tells you everything you need to know about running a successful business. Clear, concise and easy-to-use, it covers business travel, office etiquette, the legalities of contracts, choosing the best financial software and more. Communication is extensively discussed with examples of effective correspondence, e-mails, reports and memos. Filled with fact-packed tables, lists, and charts, glossary of business terms and comprehensive index. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (April 7, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471328359
• ISBN-13: 978-0471328353
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,531,548 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Outdated !, March 5, 2003

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T. Arthur Wilson (Tulsa, OK USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New York Public Library Business Desk Reference (Paperback)

Being an Accountant/Controller for smaller corporations (75-200 employees) ... I can state that this book would be Out-of-Date as of 05 March 2003 .... since it was published in 1999!! (and who knows when it was actually 'written'??).
Personnel issues & laws are changing too rapidly (so is the business world in general) to buy a book on business that is FOUR YRS. old !

5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential Reference in our small office., August 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The New York Public Library Business Desk Reference (Hardcover)

I own a small geoscience company in the petroleum sector; Rocks make sense to us, not files, office procedures or office equipment. There are three of us in the company but nobody wanted to do the filing, bill-paying or book-keeping because none of us had experience with these things. Initially, we created our own system(s)of getting things done by giving it 2 or 3 seconds of thought. It worked fine until something changed, which it always does in this world. To straighten things up, I bought this book. It looked as useful as the much larger Desk Reference, which is a convenient source of information that would take hours or days to locate any other way. The Business Desk Reference has kept us out of trouble with its brevity and accuracy. We discovered that our office was a plain vanilla setup and all we needed were a few 'tried & true' procedures to keep us out areas where we don't know what we're doing and, instead, making money, which we do know how to do.

4.0 out of 5 stars A must have reference!, April 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: New York Public Library Business Desk Reference (Paperback)

I have been using this book in the reference section of the library. I am sure that all of my family members will want a copy for work after they browse through my purchase. After thirty years in education, I have found it to be my best source for career change information. The business etiquette, and employment law information has been most helpful. It is a refernce book that one can read for pleasure. It is hard to put down.