Starting one’s own takes a lot of dedication and preparation. Therefore, being ready to face challenges is essential in the life of any entrepreneur.
Many of the great entrepreneurs do not have university degrees and have often walked difficult paths. Nothing better than learning from those who have been in the situation you are in now. We have selected 20 books that will help you get started.
Find out what they are:
1. Will it fly? By Thomas K. McKnight
The first question raised by those who decide to open their own business is “will it work?”. To get his business up and running, McKnight wrote the book “Will it fly?”, In a literal translation “Will it fly?” with 44 chapters of personal and professional tips for those who want to succeed as an entrepreneur.
2. Luck or talent, by Bo Peabody
Is being successful a matter of luck or talent? This is the question raised by Bo Peabody in his book, which aims to help those who want to start their own business but do not know exactly how. The author argues that the two concepts go hand in hand, since it is necessary to be smart enough to understand the moment when the person is being lucky to continue moving forward.
3. The Fire Starter Sessions, by Danielle LaPorte
If you still did not have the courage to take the first step to open your business, the LaPorte text is the impulse you were missing. Full of motivational phrases, the book has 16 sessions that will help you start your new stage.
4. Gold Consultant, by Alan Weiss
Considered the “bible” of entrepreneurs, Weiss’s book helps entrepreneurs to put concepts into practice: tips on how to set up your office and even the most efficient way to distribute functions are described in the text that gave the author the title “Business star” .
5. Start Run & Grow a Successful Small Business, by Toolkit Media Group
The step by step to set up your small business is in the Toolkit Media Group book, which teaches planning and market research techniques, among other resources necessary to survive in the environment.
6. The Barefoot Executive, by Carrie Wilkerson
If your idea is to start a project at home or online, this is the ideal book for you. Wilkerson’s story, together with the methods used by the author to establish his own source of income, serve as a guide for all those who wish to follow the same path as him.
7. The Business Start-Up Kit, by Steven D. Strauss
In a literal translation “The business start-up kit”, was written by Strauss, a columnist on the USAToday.com website and one of the greatest North American authorities on small businesses. In addition to tips and methods, the book serves as a great support for those who wish to start their own business.
8. Start Your Own Business, by Rieva Lesonsky
Together with the editors of Entrepreneur magazine, Lesonsky wrote a book about the first initiatives to be taken by those who wish to start their own business. With more than 200 thousand copies sold, the book has as its slogan the promise “The only initiation book you will need – that’s because your business will be successful!
9. The art of the beginning, by Guy Kawasaki
With tips ranging from how to save money to how to motivate your team, Kawasaki’s book is a manual for beginners in entrepreneurship that will help all those who decide to take risks in business.
10. Escape from the Cubicles Nation, by Pamela Slim
Guide and motivation are key words to describe “Escape from the nation of cubicles”. The book was written for those who, while in the office and working for a boss, dream of starting their own business. In it, Slim gives tips on how to attract clients and stay in the job market.
11. Practical Guide to Business Planning, by David H. Bangs Jr.
Bangs Jr., a banker and entrepreneur, wrote this guide to help all those who are new to business. Ways of facing opportunities to adversity, such as analyzing possible weaknesses and strengths within the business itself, in addition to market analysis are topics covered in the book.
12. Startup from the Ground Up, by Cynthia Kocialski
For those who want to start their own business but have no idea of the way forward, Kocialski’s book is perfect. In it, it is possible to learn how to transform a great idea into a big business, in addition to tips to assemble your team.
13. The $ 100 Startup, by Chris Guillebeau
Starting a business is not easy. At just $ 100 it seems impossible. Not for Guillebeau, the author and entrepreneur tells how it is possible to be an entrepreneur with an initial investment of only US $ 100.00, and still enjoy working.
14. The Lean Startup, by Eric Ries
For those interested in business involving technology, the book of Ries is the right option. Here you learn to keep up to date in the digital age. The book also shows how to remain competitive in the market in the face of so many competitors.
15. The Myth of the Entrepreneur, by Michael Gerber
Gerber’s book will guide you step by step in developing your business: from the birth of the idea, to the establishment and success of the enterprise on the market.
16. Startup: Entrepreneur’s Manual, by Steve Blank
Blank’s quasi-encyclopedia will be the right arm for those looking to start their own company. The book brings the scientific principle of testing and failing to business, and guarantees the formula for success. This is considered one of the best books with practical tips available.
17. Rework, by Jason Fried and David Hansson
The authors point out strategies and philosophies to be adopted by the new companies in order to obtain positive results. Tips on how to get started and stay on the market are also described on the pages of the book.
18. Work 4 hours a week, by Timothy Ferriss
In a fun and interesting tone, Feriss’s book makes us question: “Am I not going to get fired just four hours a week?” The answer is simple: no, if you are the boss! For this, the book sets out tips for those who want to start their own business.
19. Flying Without a Net, by Thomas J. DeLong
DeLong’s book doesn’t specifically talk about how to start a business, however, it does give you tips on how to stay strong in a market with so many competitors and practices that encourage you to do the right things and do them well.
20. Founders at Work, by Jessica Livingston
Jessica Livingston’s collection of interviews with founders of large, multi-million dollar companies contains much more inspiration than technical information. Discovering with great entrepreneurs turned their ideas into thousands of dollars will motivate you to be the next successful entrepreneur.
