Straightforward Publishing imprint: 120 books

A Straightforward Guide to Writing Business and Personal Letters deals with the production of effective letters and e mails covering both business and personal situations. The book dwells from the outset on grammar and punctuation. It shows the writer how they can express what they are trying to say, how to lay it out and take care that the letter achieves its aims.

Written in concise, accessible sections, this good-humoured book explains clearly the essentials of writing good, plain English. Corder takes readers through the entire writing process - from initial idea, through planning, writing, revising and proofreading to the eventual presentation of a piece...

Contract law is a very complex area, one that affects us all, in one way or another. Quite often we find ourselves in need of clear advice which isn t available. However, this latest edition of A Straightforward Guide to Contract Law provides clear and comprehensive answers to all aspects of contract...

A Straightforward Guide to Buying, Selling and Renting Property - Revised Edition - is a comprehensive and clear guide for all who are involved in the purchase, sale or renting of property. This book is particularly relevant now taking into account the current property market and the need to be aware...

A Small Steps Guide to Time Management and Goal Setting is a no-nonsense guide to discovering goals and making them concrete. It is ideal for goal setting for health, career, study, family, finances, travel or leisure. Written for those who want a straightforward guide to getting their dreams on track,...

This revised edition of A Guide to Effective Negotiating substantially builds on the first edition in the light of changes in approach in this area, specifically changes introduced by the London Business School, incorporated by the Department for Innovation and Skills in their training schedule. The...

This new edition of A Straightforward Guide to Bookkeeping and Accounts for Small Business has been rewritten extensively and updates essential information and including relevant changes to accounting law and bookkeeping conventions. The book is a practical and informative guide for those who operate...

Health and Safety, The Essential Handbook for Businesses Large or Small by Samantha Walker is the first book of its kind targeting small to medium business. This book will prove invaluable as a complete handbook for existing and developing business and will guide managers in those businesses and assist them in ensuring that a comprehensive health and safety strategy is in place.

A Straightforward Guide to Planning for Retirement, Managing Retirement Finances, demonstrates clearly how those of retirement age and beyond can maximise their income and so enjoy their retirement. Whilst it has always been important to plan for Retirement, it is now more crucial than ever, to ensure...

A Straightforward Guide to Pensions and the Pensions Industry is a concise guide to the changing world of pensions and the pensions industry as a whole. People who are now confused by the many and varied pensions on offer and also bewildered by the sheer number of providers will be enlightened by...

A Straightforward Guide to Planning for Retirement demonstrates clearly how those of retirement age and beyond can maximize their income and so enjoy their retirement. Whilst it has always been important to plan for retirement, it is now more crucial than ever to ensure that people understand the...

A Straightforward Guide to Getting the Best Out of Your Retirement is a companion volume to Planning Retirement Finances. This book concentrates specifically on housing, health and leisure opportunities following retirement.

This Revised Edition of a Guide to Bankruptcy Insolvency and The Law is a concise guide to the steps underpinning the processes Of bankruptcy and insolvency and the impact on individuals and companies. We have all seen the collapse of major retailers and how pre-pack administrations have caused major problems with landlords and others.

In the current housing climate, more and more people are finding it very difficult to get their foot on the housing ladder. Quite often, when the opportunity to do so arrives, buyers have to settle for second best, having had no say in the design and construction process, just to get a roof over their...