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B2B versus B2CPopularDiscover why selling to businesses isn’t like selling to you.BusinessNot trained-MeetingsPopularDiscover how smarter meetings can save you hours.BusinessNot trained-Bill GatesPopularFrom tech genius to world-changing charity work – discover more!Business PeopleNot trained-Soft SkillsPopularThe importance of soft skills in a professional environment.Human Resources (HR)Not trained-Job interviewPopularExample of a job interview in English.Human Resources (HR)Not trained-Business email writingPopularThe role of email and technology in one's professional life.CommunicationNot trained-
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Bill GatesPopularFrom tech genius to world-changing charity work – discover more!Business PeopleNot trained-PDFHenry Ford – Lean ManufacturingPopularDiscover how new ideas changed building cars forever.Business PeopleNot trained-PDFSteve Jobs: The Apple ManPopularPremiumDiscover how one person changed tech and movies forever.Business People-Ferruccio Lamborghini: Italian IndustrialistPremiumFrom tractors to supercars—discover his unusual journey!Business People-Leonard Lee: The Tool ManPremiumFrom a log cabin to building big dreams.Business People-Martha Stewart: LivingPremiumFrom babysitter to business star—find out how!Business People-Henry Ford: Ford Motor CompanyPopularPremiumDiscover how one idea changed how we travel.Business People-Mark Zuckerberg: The Face of FacebookPopularPremiumHow did one idea change his whole life?Business People-Merv Griffin: Media MogulPopularPremiumFrom church choir to TV legend—how did it happen?Business People-Dave Thomas: Fast Food GiantPremiumFrom tough beginnings to burger fame—discover his journey!Business People-Henry John Heinz: Adding the CondimentsPopularPremiumDiscover how one mistake led to global success.Business People-
Communication
Business email writingPopularThe role of email and technology in one's professional life.CommunicationNot trained-PDFBusiness phone callsPhone conversations in the business world.CommunicationNot trained-PDFSmall talkPopularSmall talk to take a break from work.CommunicationNot trained-PDFPremium: 1 more texts
Conversation on phone
Setting up a meetingExample of a phone call to arrange a meeting.Conversation on phoneNot trained-PDFLeaving a messageThe importance of leaving a good message.Conversation on phoneNot trained-PDFReturning a phone callExample of a typical business phone call in English.Conversation on phoneNot trained-PDFCancelling a meetingSometimes, it is necessary to cancel an appointment to meet another obligation.Conversation on phoneNot trained-PDF
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Customer service
Customer service: problem solvingWe do not have what you need, but we can offer you something else.Customer serviceNot trained-PDFHandling customer complaintsExample of how to handle a customer complaint.Customer serviceNot trained-PDFResponding to serious customer complaintsHow to calm down an irate customer on the phone.Customer serviceNot trained-PDFPremium: 1 more texts
Economics
UtilityMeasuring customer satisfaction when obtaining a product.EconomicsNot trained-PDFInflationWhy are today's prices higher than before?EconomicsNot trained-PDFBusiness CyclesBusiness or economic cycles and their features.EconomicsNot trained-PDFGross Domestic Product (GDP)How is the gross domestic product of a country calculated?EconomicsNot trained-PDFSupply and DemandEnglish text with examples on supply and demand.EconomicsNot trained-PDFUnemploymentWhat is unemployment rate?EconomicsNot trained-PDFCompetitionCompetition in the corporate world.EconomicsNot trained-PDFPremium: 3 more texts
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BankingDiscover how banks help you manage and grow money.Finance and InvestingNot trained-PDFThe Stock MarketOnly a few people really know what a stock market is and how it works.Finance and InvestingNot trained-PDFInvestingStocks, bonds, and other types of investments.Finance and InvestingNot trained-PDFPremium: 8 more texts
Human Resources (HR)
Applying for jobsPopularHenry is searching for his dream job.Human Resources (HR)Not trained-PDFSoft SkillsPopularThe importance of soft skills in a professional environment.Human Resources (HR)Not trained-PDFJob interviewPopularExample of a job interview in English.Human Resources (HR)Not trained-PDFPremium: 7 more texts