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In my opinion, these are the best books for business owners. Whether you are starting out, starting again, or scaling up, there is something here for you. From leadership to marketing, mindset to strategy, and everything in between.
These free resources have been personally selected by me, drawing on my 20 years of being an award winning CEO and Franchisor, to my expertise as a business coach and consultant.
Important Disclosure: I’m proud to be an affiliate for some of these products, meaning that if you click a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Each recommendation here is based on my personal experience with the products, people, and companies. I include them here on this Free Resources page because I genuinely believe them to be helpful for entrepreneurs who are starting, growing, and managing a small business. Please consider carefully before making a purchase to see if it will help you achieve your goals. Read the full disclosure.
These are books I truly believe in and recommend reading, no matter how you acquire them.
This engaging book shows that scaling up is not the only option for entrepreneurs. Understand the benefits of staying small – a company of one. Which does NOT have to mean small revenue. Read inspirational stories of high income businesses which have chosen to be small and nimble.
If you ever find yourself stuck making a decision, or feel you are caught loop of negative and judgemental thoughts, this book is for you. Organized into stand-alone chapters, you can pick it up and start anywhere. Lots of inspirational quotes and fact-based research to back up the concepts around mindfulness and living with intention.
This book is a classic for a reason. An excellent foundation for anyone starting out. And a powerful way to refocus when streamlining operations, building a team, or preparing to scale.
Money mindset issues can have a HUGE impact on how a business is run. Lack of strategy, poor marketing, prices too low – these can all be the outcome of limiting beliefs about money. Break down those barriers with this engaging book full of exercises and real-life examples to inspire you.
Did you know that entrepreneurs are more likely to be introverts? If you are shy in some situations but will happily talk about your business with anyone in other circumstances, this book will help you understand why.
Set aside what your business does, and who your customers are. Connect with the WHY of your business. This “why” is a powerful foundation which drives strategy, customer experience, and team building.
Did you know that entrepreneurs are more likely to be introverts? If you are shy in some situations but will happily talk about your business with anyone in other circumstances, this book will help you understand why.
This book explains why a mission statement isn’t enough to inspire teams or create a roadmap for success. The exercises in Vivid Vision are powerfully effective to create clarity about what you want your business to be.
