Summaries of books about Small Business:
Clay Water Brick
Finding Inspiration from Entrepreneurs Who Do the Most with the Least
Jessica Jackley
The book presents a collection of entrepreneurial stories from around the world, focusing on individuals who have built successful businesses with limited resources. It emphasizes the power of creativity, determination, and the ability to turn simple materials like clay, water, and bricks into sustainable ventures, inspiring readers to harness their potential for innovation and impact.
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Million Dollar Consulting
The Professional's Guide to Growing a Practice
Alan Weiss
The book provides strategies and advice for consultants to grow their businesses, enhance their expertise, and command higher fees. It covers topics such as value-based pricing, marketing, proposal writing, and leveraging technology for efficient practice management.
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No Man's Land
Where Growing Companies Fail
Doug Tatum
The book examines the challenges that businesses face during the transition from small to mid-sized companies, highlighting the critical decisions and changes in strategy, systems, and personnel needed to sustain growth. It provides insights and practical advice on navigating the complexities of scaling up, avoiding common pitfalls, and preparing for the operational and financial shifts that occur in this precarious phase of business development.
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The Entrepreneur Equation
Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business
Carol Roth
The book provides a framework for assessing the potential success of starting or running one's own business, considering personal goals, market conditions, and financial risks. It offers practical advice and strategic thinking to help aspiring entrepreneurs make informed decisions about their ventures and avoid common pitfalls.
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Your Creative Career
Turn Your Passion into a Fulfilling and Financially Rewarding Lifestyle
Anna Sabino
The book provides guidance on how to transform creative passions into a sustainable career, offering practical advice on building a brand, marketing, and financial strategies. It emphasizes the importance of mindset, productivity, and balancing creativity with business acumen to achieve success as an entrepreneur.
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Loving Your Business
Rethink Your Relationship with Your Company and Make it Work for You
Debbie King
The book provides strategies for entrepreneurs to shift their mindset from being trapped by their business to loving it by leveraging systems, team, and automation. It offers practical advice on how to create a scalable business that can run without the constant involvement of the owner, allowing for a better work-life balance.
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Business for Bohemians
Live Well, Make Money
Tom Hodgkinson
The book offers practical advice on how to successfully run a small business without sacrificing personal values, creativity, or happiness. It covers topics such as managing finances, dealing with bureaucracy, and creating a harmonious work-life balance, all presented with a bohemian perspective on entrepreneurship.
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Profit First For Minority Business Enterprises
Susanne Mariga
The book provides a financial management strategy tailored for minority-owned businesses, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing profit to ensure sustainability and growth. It adapts the Profit First methodology to address the unique challenges faced by minority entrepreneurs, offering practical steps and case studies to help them transform their business finances.
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Boss It
Control Your Time, Your Income and Your Life
Carl Reader
The book provides practical advice and strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs to take control of their business ventures, emphasizing the importance of managing time, finances, and decision-making processes effectively. It offers insights into creating a successful business model, fostering a productive mindset, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship to achieve personal and professional autonomy.
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The Economy of You
Discover Your Inner Entrepreneur and Recession-Proof Your Life
Kimberly Palmer
The book provides guidance on how to create a personal side business as a financial safety net and a source of personal fulfillment. It includes practical advice, personal anecdotes, and tips for balancing a side gig with a full-time job, as well as strategies for turning passions into profitable ventures.
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