All of these book recommendations have had a big impact on how I structure, manage and market my small business.
Sections
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Mindset
Business Skills
Marketing
Money focused
Mindset
Habits and behaviors that will help you think like a successful entrepreneur.
If you read one business book - make it this one!
The Go-Giver
A must-read for everyone who wants to improve any aspect of their life. Teaches how the smallest changes can have a huge impact.
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
Learn life skills that will improve how you deal in business.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Ed
Wealth is more than just money - this book shares 5 areas where you can focus on making your life richer.
The 5 Types of Wealth
Learn what can make you stand out in a crowded market.
Outliers: The Story of Success
Real motivation and business advice directed at real people. Challenges you to think outside the box when it comes to earning more money.
We Should All Be Millionaires: Women's Guide
Gary has a way of writing that makes you want to get up and make a move. The references are a little dated, but it’s impressive how on point he is about a lot of things.
Crush It!: Why NOW to Cash In on Passion
Business Skills
Design and grow your business with advice from those who are doing it.
Learn about business strategy and what takes you beyond a good business idea.
Your Next Five Moves: Master Business Strategy
If you’ve thought of selling a course or a guide, this book walks you through the exact steps.
How to Get Paid for What You Know
Sales advice from someone who has mastered the art of high ticket offers.
$100M Offers: Make Offers So Good
This is a must for me since I’m not a natural salesperson
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating Guide
Marketing
A solid marketing strategy is a must for any business. These books will help introduce you and guide you to understanding marketing.
Best book for learning how to really connect with people.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Read this before starting a business. It will help you get more clear on who your target market is and how to connect with them.
Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message
The simplest marketing book you’ll read!
The 1-Page Marketing Plan: Get Customers & More
The examples are a little dated (and sometimes funny) but the principals of marketing are still the same. Great book to help you figure out your positioning in the market.
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing
Money focused
Change the way you thing about and handle your money.
This book will change the way you think about money as a whole.
The Psychology of Money: Wealth & Happiness
Entrepreneurs who are just getting started NEED to read this.
Profit First: Transform Business Cash Flow
Reframes how you think about wealth and money to attract more opportunities.
