Many small business owners feel lost in the beginning. You may have had a great idea and launched a business, but feel that your sales don’t match your efforts. This is when it’s time to get advice from the pros. Don’t worry. That doesn’t mean you’ll have to shell out hundreds of dollars for fancy conferences. What this means is investing a bit of time, and a small amount of money, into great books. The following are just five great ebooks every business owner should read.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
There is absolutely no question about how this book has influenced people over the years. First released in 1936, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, has inspired businessman for decades. Now available in ebook format, there’s no better time to learn about how you can connect with people and still influence them.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Another must-read book for business owners is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. In the book you’ll learn how change can be very effective for getting the things you want out of life without becoming a ruthless businessman. Whether you’re dealing with personal or professional problems, this book can lead you in the right direction.
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
Our ancestors used the approach of working until our bodies gave out, but that simply doesn’t work in today’s world. In Getting Things Done, David Allen discusses how you can completely change your life so that you get more done by using a very simple approach. You’ll learn how to plan projects, empty your to-do list, overcome the stressful feeling of running or creating a business, and how to feel fine about not doing something. You’ll learn to look at the big picture, not at the little details like setting up toll free numbers and ordering office supplies, while at the same time learning to get those things done without as much stress.
Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port
If you want to increase sales, this is the book for you. In Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port you’ll learn how marketing yourself can be very appealing to customers. The book also teaches you everything you need to know about getting started in social networking and being successful at it.
Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras
Have you ever wondered why some companies have stood the test of time, but others have failed. In Built to Last, the authors discuss a research project they undertook in which they studied some of the top companies with an average age of 100 years. In the book you’ll learn how to build a business that out lasts many of your competitors.
Grab your ereader and download one of these books. Chances are you’ll find tips and tricks that you can use to build an extremely successful business that will stand the test of time.
I think that all bibliography of Dale Carnegie needs to be read for people who want to be a business owner. They have a lot of good content that could be used in day by day.
First four Done! I'm missing the last one! Not bad
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