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Breaking into tightly controlled markets can be difficult. To succeed, you need to know the rules, work out smart ways to navigate them, and stay ahead of the competition. These books are full of real stories, useful tips, and lessons from people who’ve made it work in complex industries. Whether you’re in fintech, healthcare, energy, or another regulated sector, they provide the insights and mindset you need to grow your business without getting bogged down in red tape.
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The Compliance Edge flips the script on old compliance playbooks made for big corporations and gives founders practical tools to lead with confidence, not fear. Drawing on Bryan’s experience with some of the world’s top brands, the book shows how to spot compliance blind spots before regulators do, including hot topics like AI-driven enforcement and Digital Product Passports. Full of actionable strategies, it teaches you how to fix problems quickly, build compliance systems that scale without killing creativity, and turn risk management into a real advantage. You’ll also learn how to create a culture of accountability and trust within your team, protecting your brand while staying ahead in highly regulated markets.
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The Fundamentals of Compliance is a straightforward guide to building a strong compliance programme that works in any industry. It covers the five main areas every programme needs: spotting risks, creating policies, setting up procedures and training, checking and testing systems, and reporting issues. The book gives a clear, step-by-step roadmap for putting together a programme that actually works. Whether you’re starting from scratch or trying to improve what you already have, it’s packed with practical tips to help your organisation stay compliant, reduce risks, and run smoothly. Perfect for managers, business leaders, and compliance teams who want a solid foundation without confusing jargon.
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The Fixer by Bradley Tusk takes you behind the scenes of the high-stakes world where startups, politics, and regulations collide. Drawing on his experience with Uber, FanDuel, Lemonade, Tesla, and more, Tusk shows how new companies often run into fierce resistance from established industries and regulators. In the book, Tusk shares the strategies that keep startups alive when political walls loom. Packed with real stories and practical advice, The Fixer is a must-read for entrepreneurs who want to navigate rules, push back against entrenched power, and grow their business without getting knocked out by politics.
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Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance is a practical guide for CEOs, entrepreneurs, board members, and senior leaders on how to keep their companies on track and out of trouble. Drawing on real-world examples of companies that have succeeded, or failed, Richard Steinberg explains how to set up governance, risk management, and compliance systems that actually work. The book covers key topics like board oversight, CEO succession, crisis planning, performance tracking, and shareholder communications. Full of practical insights, it shows leaders how to avoid common pitfalls, build a strong culture, and put the right processes in place to drive growth, achieve business goals, and make sure their organisation thrives in today’s complex business environment.
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The Business Guide to Effective Compliance and Ethics shows why traditional, rules-based compliance often fails, and how startups and growing businesses in highly regulated markets can do it better. Andrew Hayward, Thomas Hickey and Tony Osborn explain how systemic non-compliance or the missteps of a few can put companies at risk, even when legal, ethical, and social expectations are rising. The book offers practical guidance for entrepreneurs and business leaders on building compliance and ethics programmes that actually work, breaking down the tools, skills, and mindset needed in plain language. Beyond avoiding fines or reputational damage, it shows how a values-driven, people-focused approach can give startups a competitive edge, strengthen customer and employee loyalty, and build a trusted brand in complex markets.
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The Compliance Edge flips the script on old compliance playbooks made for big corporations and gives founders practical tools to lead with confidence, not fear. Drawing on Bryan’s experience with some of the world’s top brands, the book shows how to spot compliance blind spots before regulators do, including hot topics like AI-driven enforcement and Digital Product Passports. Full of actionable strategies, it teaches you how to fix problems quickly, build compliance systems that scale without killing creativity, and turn risk management into a real advantage. You’ll also learn how to create a culture of accountability and trust within your team, protecting your brand while staying ahead in highly regulated markets.
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The Fundamentals of Compliance is a straightforward guide to building a strong compliance programme that works in any industry. It covers the five main areas every programme needs: spotting risks, creating policies, setting up procedures and training, checking and testing systems, and reporting issues. The book gives a clear, step-by-step roadmap for putting together a programme that actually works. Whether you’re starting from scratch or trying to improve what you already have, it’s packed with practical tips to help your organisation stay compliant, reduce risks, and run smoothly. Perfect for managers, business leaders, and compliance teams who want a solid foundation without confusing jargon.
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The Fixer by Bradley Tusk takes you behind the scenes of the high-stakes world where startups, politics, and regulations collide. Drawing on his experience with Uber, FanDuel, Lemonade, Tesla, and more, Tusk shows how new companies often run into fierce resistance from established industries and regulators. In the book, Tusk shares the strategies that keep startups alive when political walls loom. Packed with real stories and practical advice, The Fixer is a must-read for entrepreneurs who want to navigate rules, push back against entrenched power, and grow their business without getting knocked out by politics.
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Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance is a practical guide for CEOs, entrepreneurs, board members, and senior leaders on how to keep their companies on track and out of trouble. Drawing on real-world examples of companies that have succeeded, or failed, Richard Steinberg explains how to set up governance, risk management, and compliance systems that actually work. The book covers key topics like board oversight, CEO succession, crisis planning, performance tracking, and shareholder communications. Full of practical insights, it shows leaders how to avoid common pitfalls, build a strong culture, and put the right processes in place to drive growth, achieve business goals, and make sure their organisation thrives in today’s complex business environment.
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The Business Guide to Effective Compliance and Ethics shows why traditional, rules-based compliance often fails, and how startups and growing businesses in highly regulated markets can do it better. Andrew Hayward, Thomas Hickey and Tony Osborn explain how systemic non-compliance or the missteps of a few can put companies at risk, even when legal, ethical, and social expectations are rising. The book offers practical guidance for entrepreneurs and business leaders on building compliance and ethics programmes that actually work, breaking down the tools, skills, and mindset needed in plain language. Beyond avoiding fines or reputational damage, it shows how a values-driven, people-focused approach can give startups a competitive edge, strengthen customer and employee loyalty, and build a trusted brand in complex markets.
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