A sabbatical may be just the change you need. More and more men and women are successfully taking an extended break from their jobs--a sabbatical. Once the exclusive preserve of academics, sabbaticals are revitalizing today's business world. Recognizing that the decision to take a sabbatical is a major step, Lisa Rogak mixes a wealth of practical how-to facts and advice with the real-life stories of over forty professionals detailing every aspect of the process. Whether you want the time off to travel, explore other careers, discover new interests, go back to school, stay with your family, do...

An all-you-need-to-know introduction to building, maintaining, and profiting from your own business
* Smart Strategies for choosing a business to match your personality and skills, and avoiding the common pitfalls of entrepreneurial start-ups
* Smart Advice on all the behind-the-scenes tasks--dealing with taxes and legal concerns, keeping the books, hiring employees, working with suppliers, and more
* Smart Tips on today's vast range of high-tech tools--what you really need and how to get it without breaking the bank
* Smart Definitions and insights on...

An all-you-need-to-know introduction to time management--starting you on the Smart path to a well-balanced and fulfilling life
* Smart Advice on how a series of surprisingly simple lifestyle changes can truly liberate your overloaded daily schedule
* Smart Strategies for coping with information overload at work--how to negotiate and prioritize the overwhelming demands of nonstop meetings, correspondence, presentations, and deadlines
* Smart Tips on identifying and modifying your particular management style--maximizing strengths, minimizing short-comings, and ensuring...