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SIX MUST-READ BUSINESS BOOKS FOR GROWING A BUSINESS

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Traditional resources like books that allow business owners to grow and develop can be a quick, helpful way to jumpstart your business and empower your team. We've compiled a list of six must-read business books for growing a business. Check them out here:

1. THINK AND GROW RICH - NAPOLEON HILL

Summarized by Wikipedia Think and Grow Rich is a book written by Napoleon Hill in 1937 and promoted as a personal development and self-improvement book. He claimed to be inspired by a suggestion from business magnate and later-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. 

 

This book allows the reader to learn how to be intentional with their time and set goals based on purpose. Think and Grow is an excellent read for all business owners and those starting up a business who need to be reminded of their "why?"

Think and Grow Rich

2. SHOE DOG - PHIL KNIGHT

In this book, author and businessman Phil Knight narrates his struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned from building the globally recognized brand Nike. Follow Phil as he takes you on his journey from a small startup to a billion-dollar business. In an engaging and inspiring way, Phil highlights his personal viewpoints on life.

 

Shoe Dog is the perfect book for anyone who wants to read an inspiring story about a dream that becomes a reality. Whether you are currently a successful business owner or have a goal of becoming one, reading Shoe Dog will inspire you to make your dreams a reality. 

Shoe Dog Phil Knight

3. SCALING UP - VERNE HARNISH

According to scalingup.com, Scaling Up, Harnish and his team share practical tools and techniques for building an industry-dominating business. These approaches have been honed from over three decades of advising tens of thousands of CEOs and executives and helping them navigate the increasing complexities (and weight) of scaling up a venture. This book is written so everyone — from frontline employees to senior executives — can get aligned in contributing to the growth of a firm. There's no reason to do it alone, yet many top leaders feel like they are the ones dragging the rest of the organization up the S-curve of growth.

 

If you're a business owner who knows it's time to grow your business and is trying to figure out how this is the book for you.

Scaling Up Verne Harnish

4. PROFIT FIRST - MIKE MICHALOWICZ

Profit First is a book about traditional accounting methods and how author Mike Michalowicz claims they are unintuitive. In this book, Mike Michalowicz challenges business owners and accountants alike to consider a new method of accounting: profit first.

 

This book is excellent for those at the helm of a business and those in finance and accounting. Mike Michalowicz asks you to think outside the box to grow your business and make a profit.

Profit First - Mike Michalowicz

5. TRACTION - GABRIEL WEINBERG

According to readinggraphics.com, In "Traction," the founder of search engine Duckduckgo, Gabriel Weinberg, shares a fresh way for businesses to think about different phases of growth, with practical tips on how to test and use 19 potential channels to get more customers and achieve massive growth.

 

This book is a great read for current business owners and those with an idea but worries they won't be able to get their concept and business off the ground. 

Traction - Gabriel Weinberg

6. RICH DAD POOR DAD - ROBERT KIYOSAKI AND SHARON LECHTER

Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter follow the tale of two dads, one who dies a very poor man and one of the author's best friend's dads who dropped out of school at 13 and continued to be very wealthy living in Hawaii. This book demands you see a different outlook on achieving financial success as a modern-day businessperson.

 

This book is for everyone. Those who are savvy in business, those who are looking to become savvy in business, and even young entrepreneurs trying to find their way.

Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert T. Kiyosaki

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