{"id":7318,"date":"2018-08-23T10:36:43","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T10:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/work.life\/?p=7318"},"modified":"2024-11-28T08:32:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:32:12","slug":"10-business-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/10-business-books\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Business Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read"},"content":{"rendered":"

Delving into business books can be a brilliant way to stay open-minded and enthusiastic about your enterprise – a chance to learn from the been-there, done-thats of the world.<\/p>\n

They enable you to be a) productive while taking a screen break b) a strategic thinker, without a SWOT diagram, and c) inspired and challenged, in ways you didn\u2019t expect.<\/p>\n

Whether you want to read on a sun lounger, during that commute to a client, or over a long weekend, here\u2019s a selection of books our Work.Life members recommend:<\/p>\n

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  1. Buffett The Biography by Roger Lowenstein<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Formerly the world\u2019s richest man, Warren Buffett continues to fascinate start-ups and stockbrokers alike due to his meteoric rise and seemingly \u2018Midas\u2019 touch when it comes to buying shares. This book digs into the man as well as the business, highlighting how a single-minded approach and strategy can lead to plenty of these: $$$$.<\/p>\n

    Best for: Statisticians, lone wolves and those who want to be really, really, rich.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    2. Write The Perfect Business Plan by Polly Bird<\/strong>
    \n<\/strong>A \u2018teach yourself\u2019 book with straightforward steps towards the creation of that most persuasive of documents: a business plan. It\u2019s strong on developing a roadmap for future years, and our members have found the sample plan with financial forecast particularly useful.<\/p>\n

    Best for: Those seeking to stay focused, about to see bank managers and investors, or dreamers who could do with a dose of reality when it comes to the numbers.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    3. Brilliant Checklists For Entrepreneurs by Robert Ashton<\/strong>
    \n<\/strong>Offers a \u2018shortcut to success\u2019 through a series of top 10 tips covering everything from sales to cash flow. Sections can be scanned in a minute or considered for much longer.<\/p>\n

    As one Work.Lifer tells us: \u201cIf you like bullet points and you like business, you will like this.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Best for: Commuters considering starting a business, the time-poor and list-obsessives.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    4. The Art Of The Deal by Donald Trump and Tony Schwartz<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Like him or loathe him (and we know which is more likely), Trump\u2019s unique approach to buildings and business has made him pots of money and a household name. This book plays out against the backdrop of the Big Apple, and gives a glimpse into how little DT\u2019s worldview seems to have changed in the past twenty years.<\/p>\n

    Best for: Buyers and sellers and those who like to read in private.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    5. 37 Questions Everyone In Business Needs To Answer by Duncan Bannatyne<\/strong>
    \n<\/strong>The epitome of the start-from-scratch entrepreneur, Duncan Bannatyne bought an ice cream van and moved from selling sundaes to the Sunday Times Rich List. Delivered in a Q+A format, this is a great read to stimulate your thoughts on what you deserve to be paid, and how big you want to be.<\/p>\n

    Best for: Those who seek brevity and clarity, and who want to challenge their own thinking.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    6. Set Up A Successful Small Business by Vera Hughes and David Weller<\/strong>
    \n<\/strong>A beginner\u2019s guide that covers trading types and finance and gives at-a-glance advice on marketing, premises and employment. One- and five-minute introductions, things to remember and author insights mean you can digest at your own speed.<\/p>\n

    Best for: Those right at the start of their start-up journey.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    7. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries<\/strong>
    \n<\/strong>Every tech entrepreneur should take a look at The Lean Startup. It covers practical principles for developing your business as well as ways to think about minimum viable products and value creation. Read if you want to embed creative thinking into your organisation, and get to market quickly.<\/p>\n

    Best for: Innovators and the impatient.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    8. The Business Model Generation by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Business Model Canvas brought to life in a series of images and short paragraphs. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with the canvas, it\u2019s a simple tool to help you map out nine key elements of your business model. Check it out here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Best for: Strategists, visual thinkers and scribblers.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    9. The Advertising Concept Book by Pete Barry<\/strong>
    \n<\/strong>Creative inspiration is assured with this selection of pencil-drawn examples of how big brands have used advertising to great effect. Shows the link between strategy and ad execution via a handy pyramid diagram, and is definitely one you\u2019ll find yourself referring back to in a year\u2019s time.<\/p>\n

    Best for: Creative types and those musing on their messaging.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    10. Build A Brand In 30 days by Simon Middleton<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This one will have you reaching for a sketchpad thanks to a range of useful exercises that will help you hone your brand and business. Work.Lifers we\u2019ve spoken to appreciate the \u2018framework\u2019 style, and the way it describes lateral issues such as positioning and PR.<\/p>\n

    Best for: Brand builders and messaging mavericks.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Ready to put your reading specs on? If so, it\u2019s worth remembering Work.Life members have access to a big range of business books, as we have little libraries in all of our locations. Find out more about our Work.Life sites here<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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