Marvin
Is there any great entrepreneurial books ?
I'm looking for book to read about staring a business and what the essential things to get it started. #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur
9 answers
Alicia Barna
Alicia’s Answer
You might want to read The Start-Up of You written by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha. You can also check out http:/www.thestartupofyou.com/students/ where you'll find some great career information for students.
Elizabeth Coccia
Elizabeth’s Answer
A good place to start is Forbes.com. They often list the Best Books of 2013 and you can look at the titles/topics to see which best meet your needs and interests. "Who Moved By Cheese" is a popular choice too. It's usually assigned reading for business classes and isn't too long.
Thanks for help.
Marvin
David Hosei
David’s Answer
*1. "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki
This book will show you the entrepreneurial mindset vs. an employee mindset. If you're wanting to start a business, your going to want the entrepreneurial mindset!
*2. "Cashflow Quadrant" by Robert Kiyosaki
This book will explain the 4 quadrants of making money, 'Employee Quadrant', 'Self-Employed Quadrant', 'Business Quadrant', and 'Investor Quadrant'. Best to be in the latter 2, but not in the worst quadrant - self-employed. Very interesting and impactful read. You don't want to be "self-employed". If you're business can't run itself one day then you would be better off being an employee.
*3. "The E-Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It" by Michael Gerber
This book will get into practical examples of running a business and the different "hats" you will wear. Essential book to read from an operational and vision perspective.
*4. "Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
Why things "tip" and how do you get your business/idea/campaign to "tip"? What's the fun in running a business that is number 10 in the space? How do you get your business to be number one in it's niche...
*5. "Good to Great" by Jim Collins
What qualities make a great company. Great examples of well known companies to help inspire you!
*6. "Built to Last" by Jim Collins
How do you make a great company last? This read is good to help you understand sustainability for your organization.
I'd suggest reading in this order. Really good books and have helped me in my entrepreneurial career. You're not going to read books and have all the answers by the way. Most of the lessons I have learned is through the "School of Hard-Knocks". However, it would be unwise not to take advantage of some of the lessons these authors have learned at that same school!
There are other books, too. Let me know once you've read the above and I can give you a follow-up response!
Great post David. I totally agree with your book choices. Building the heart and character of an entrepreneur.
Robert Musselwhite
Derek Homann
Derek’s Answer
The E-Myth Revisited was required reading in one of my Entrepreneurship classes in college and it was excellent. It's still one of my favorite books.
Robert Musselwhite
Robert’s Answer
If there is one book that added the greatest value to me it would be The Go Giver. I share it with everyone that I work with. If the 5 Laws of Success don’t match their values I’m cool with that but unfortunately I can’t help them. Best wishes and much success!!
Kelsey Bennett
Kelsey’s Answer
The Sales Bible: The Ultimate Sales Resource by Jeffery Gitomer
Carol Olafson
Carol’s Answer
I have heard great things about the 4 Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
Holly Z.
Holly’s Answer
If you go to a library you can find dozens of books on what business to start, the kinds of business to start and how much you will need and so on. The library is free to check out books and to read all about different topics, in business that may interest you. Good luck.
Nathan Arant
Nathan’s Answer
This is a great coarse to help you get prepared. Good luck. http://www.dalecarnegie.com/events/how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people/