Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self Publishing for October 2010

Denver, CO, November 30, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Alphabetically, its ten best performing self-published books for October were:

* Business with a Purpose, by Darrell Griffin
* Common Choices for Uncommon People, by Barbie Johnson
* Enough Already!, by Bob Tyler
* Feed the Hunger, by Joseph L. Williams and Melinda H. Staples
* God Has A Sense Of Humor For Heaven's Sake, by Mike Chamberlin
* Going Green Using Diatomaceous Earth How-To Tips, by Tui Rose RN
* President Who Did What?, by Robert V. Waldrop
* The Small Business Owner's Guide To Alternative Funding, by Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
* Walking Fish, by Joanne Bodin
* What To Do When You Become The Boss, by Bob Selden


All these books, and other Outskirts Press titles, are available from all major online retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Powells, Books A Million, and others, plus conveniently from the Outskirts Press Direct bookstore at http://outskirtspress.com/bookstore for discounts ranging from 10% - 55%.

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Know Why Banks Turn You Down

You have applied for a loan from the bank for your small business. They turned you down. You go to another bank, they do the same. You assess your business plan and the additional information you provided but cannot figure out where you are coming up short.

After looking for a loan for your small business for weeks, you finally face the brick wall of "NOs". You figure, this is it, you cannot qualify for a loan. Who's out there that is going to lend you the money you need?

Did you consider asking the banks why they turned you down in the first place? If you did not, it is a vital question to ask. This is valid because it gives you the opportunity to learn how banks work. Never apply for a loan, whether for personal use or for business, and not ask the question as to why you were denied the loan. If you know why, then you can figure out what you need to do next time to get approved.

Procrastination Has No Place In Business

Many of us have this problem. We tend to procrastinate based on things we do not like to do. It is easy to do the things we like of course, but in business, procrastination can cost you dearly.

When you fail to move on ways to grow your small business or just to survive, this can mean the end of your dream. So, what do we do about our procrastination issues? You can make a list of those things you must accomplish on a daily basis and aim to complete as many as possible. Notice I did not say complete the list but to get through as much as possible in that given day.

If you do a ratio of 1:1, for every one thing you like to do, complete one thing you do not like to do. This can help you develop a better attitude towards getting things done. It will certainly create better cash flow in the long run.