Summaries of books about Small Business:
The Diary of a Bookseller
Shaun Bythell
The book chronicles the daily experiences and humorous encounters of a second-hand bookstore owner in Scotland, revealing the challenges of the book trade and the eccentricities of customers, staff, and the local community. It offers an insider's perspective on the joys and frustrations of running a bookshop in the age of Amazon, with insights into the quirks of book buying and selling.
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$1,000,000 Web Designer Guide
A Practical Guide for Wealth and Freedom as an Online Freelancer
Rob Anthony O'Rourke
The book provides strategies and tips for web designers looking to build a successful freelance career online, focusing on how to attract high-paying clients and create a sustainable income. It covers topics such as branding, marketing, pricing, and project management to help designers achieve financial freedom and wealth through their craft.
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Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers
Transform Your Ecommerce Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine
Cyndi Thomason
The book adapts the Profit First accounting methodology specifically for e-commerce businesses, providing strategies to manage finances by prioritizing profit and controlling expenses. It offers practical steps for business owners to implement a financial system that helps them to grow a profitable and sustainable online retail operation.
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Starting an Online Business All-in-One For Dummies
Shannon Belew|Joel Elad
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to launching and managing an online business, covering topics such as creating a business plan, building a website, e-commerce, online marketing, and legal considerations. It provides practical advice, step-by-step instructions, and tips for entrepreneurs to navigate the digital landscape and grow their internet-based ventures.
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Small Giants
Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, 10th-Anniversary Edition
Bo Burlingham
The book profiles 14 unique companies that have prioritized maintaining their core values, culture, and quality over pursuing rapid growth and expansion. It explores the leaders' decisions to build deeply rooted, purpose-driven businesses that focus on long-term success and community impact rather than scaling up for the sake of size.
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Fix This Next
Make the Vital Change That Will Level Up Your Business
Mike Michalowicz
The book presents a business hierarchy of needs model, inspired by Maslow's hierarchy, to help entrepreneurs identify and address their company's most critical issues for growth. It provides a practical step-by-step approach to pinpointing and solving the fundamental problems that prevent a business from thriving.
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How to Start a Successful Airbnb Business
Quit Your Day Job and Earn Full-time Income on Autopilot With a Profitable Airbnb Business Even if You’re an Absolute Beginner (2023)
Walter Grant|Richard Anderson
The book provides a step-by-step guide on creating and managing a profitable Airbnb business, tailored for individuals new to the platform. It covers topics such as property selection, listing optimization, guest communication, and automation strategies to generate a full-time income with minimal ongoing effort.
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Profit First for Contractors
Transform your Construction Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine
Shawn Van Dyke
The book provides a financial management strategy tailored for construction business owners, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing profit by allocating income to profit, taxes, and owner's compensation before covering operational expenses. It offers practical steps and real-world examples to help contractors implement this system, aiming to improve their business's financial health and sustainability.
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E-Myth Mastery
The Seven Essential Disciplines for Building a World Class Company
Michael E. Gerber
The book outlines a comprehensive system for transforming a small business into a successful, scalable enterprise by mastering seven core disciplines: leadership, marketing, finance, management, lead conversion, lead generation, and client fulfillment. It provides practical advice and strategies for entrepreneurs to develop their vision, build effective systems, and create a business that can thrive without their constant involvement.
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How to Publish a Book on Amazon in 2023
Real Advice from Someone Who’s Doing it Well
Sam Kerns
The book provides practical guidance on self-publishing a book on Amazon, covering the entire process from writing and formatting to marketing and selling. It offers insider tips and strategies from an experienced author to help readers successfully navigate the Amazon publishing landscape and monetize their work.
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