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Essential business books for creatives
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items If you're a creative building the business of your dreams, these are for you.
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Changed the way I manage my business finances. An essential read if you want (and need) to make a living from your business from the start.
Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money ...
Essential for any creative. This is a great book to have on your desk and to dip in and out of.
Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered
The Lean Startup is a great read for getting your business mojo back on track. Yes, it's written for tech startups. Yes, it will inspire your creative business, too.
The Lean Startup | The Movement That Is Transforming How New Products ...
Heard about the Zone of Genius? It's from this book. Such a great way to think about the different kinds of work we do - and what we need to strive for.
The Big Leap: Conquer Hidden Fear & Advance
Your habits make the changes you want to see. This book changed my brain chemistry and made me value small, consistent action in the right direction. A must-read.
Atomic Habits: The life-changing million-copy #1 bestseller
If you want to build a brand, finding your purpose is essential. Whether you're a solopreneur or building something bigger, Do Purpose is an inspiring, practical read.
Why Brands with a Purpose Do Better and Matter More (Do Books): 7
Unreasonable Hospitality is a really entertaining read, and perfect for any business owner. Even if you don't run a hospitality business, it will make you think about the customer experience you're creating.
Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People ...
Needed for every woman in the workplace, no matter the age and stage. A great reminder that we have work to do!
Work Like a Woman: A Manifesto For Change : Portas, Mary
Excellent way to reframe your USP and build on what you're known for (or want to be).
The Unfair Advantage: BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD-WINNER
Such a good starting point for long-term focus and strategy. A classic that anyone in business will benefit from.
Start With Why: 15th Anniversary Edition: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Inspiring books to boost your business
When you need inspiration for your creativity and a reminder why the world needs it, this book is great. I particularly enjoyed the audio book.
Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life
This is a beautiful book! Loads of really important pointers on creating an irresistible visual brand identity.
How to Style Your Brand: Create a Distinctive
The ultimate pep talk. I live Jen Cincero's writing. Perfect for boosting your confidence in business, creative projects, and life.
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an ...
If you're a creative and want to make a living from your craft, this book will show you why we need your art. Heady but inspiring.
Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Transform Our Health
For the textiles fans, a beautiful book on crochet. Reading about creative projects always inspires me in unexpected ways!
A Crochet Year: 20 Striking and Seasonal Projects
How To Art is such a great book for anyone wanting to feel into creativity. I also love how business can be art and can be brilliantly creative.
How To Art: Bringing a Fancy Subject Down to Earth so We Can All Enjoy It
I'm still reading this one, but it's getting me so inspired to think more creatively in unprecedented times.
Embracing Uncertainty: How writers, musicians and artists thrive in an unpredictable world